Showing posts with label Sport. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sport. Show all posts
Saturday, 8 September 2018
Friday Celebration 07/09/18
Well...!
We've only been back 3 days, but so much has happened already. We started off with New Boys' Day on Tuesday, in which the Upper Sixth were superb!
The ten newest members of Talbot's have added much and therefore had many 'firsts' such as lessons, games sessions, extra activities and nights in the house! On Wednesday, we had the first Sports Hall visit of the term, which was played in great spirit (see pictures below), and was an early chance to show some skills. To be fair, Stephen was probably Man of the Match with his silky footwork, but Aslan impressed in particular with his remarkable bravery as he took a peppering in goal!
The Lower Sixth have started their first duties supervising prep time and stepping up to new leadership challenges. Saturday sees trial matches for the Fourth Form so those lads have a week to wait for any school sports debuts. House Singing also begins in earnest next week and promises to bring us unity as we compete with everyone else.
In Merits this Week
1: Jason, Richard, Moritz, Curtis, Evgenii, Igor, Oscar
2: Simon
3: Brady, who is King of Merits and also graduated from the NCS course he undertook over the summer.
In Sports this Week
U15: Alex continues in the A Team having been a part of the festival sinning side that didn't concede a try last weekend.
U16: Divine is in the B's and is joined by a pair of vice-captains with Will in the A's and Henry in the B's.
The story of the week, however, is in the 5th XV where 6 men of Talbot's will be donning the eagle of our favourite team: Simon, Alikhan, Evgenii, Igor, Brady, and Moritz are those men. You know that when a third of the squad are Talbot's legends, there is going to be a great show!
Top Bloke
Jointly awarded by Igor and the Upper Sixth to Bertie and Leo, who have already impressed by getting stuck in and helping with house sports stuff this week.
Man of the Week
Moritz deserves a really special mention for being awarded the house's first commendation of the year for being fantastically helpful on the Berlin trip. This, along with his amazing support to his new roommate in the house, makes him our deserved Man of the Week.
We've only been back 3 days, but so much has happened already. We started off with New Boys' Day on Tuesday, in which the Upper Sixth were superb!
The ten newest members of Talbot's have added much and therefore had many 'firsts' such as lessons, games sessions, extra activities and nights in the house! On Wednesday, we had the first Sports Hall visit of the term, which was played in great spirit (see pictures below), and was an early chance to show some skills. To be fair, Stephen was probably Man of the Match with his silky footwork, but Aslan impressed in particular with his remarkable bravery as he took a peppering in goal!
The Lower Sixth have started their first duties supervising prep time and stepping up to new leadership challenges. Saturday sees trial matches for the Fourth Form so those lads have a week to wait for any school sports debuts. House Singing also begins in earnest next week and promises to bring us unity as we compete with everyone else.
In Merits this Week
1: Jason, Richard, Moritz, Curtis, Evgenii, Igor, Oscar
2: Simon
3: Brady, who is King of Merits and also graduated from the NCS course he undertook over the summer.
In Sports this Week
U15: Alex continues in the A Team having been a part of the festival sinning side that didn't concede a try last weekend.
U16: Divine is in the B's and is joined by a pair of vice-captains with Will in the A's and Henry in the B's.
The story of the week, however, is in the 5th XV where 6 men of Talbot's will be donning the eagle of our favourite team: Simon, Alikhan, Evgenii, Igor, Brady, and Moritz are those men. You know that when a third of the squad are Talbot's legends, there is going to be a great show!
Top Bloke
Jointly awarded by Igor and the Upper Sixth to Bertie and Leo, who have already impressed by getting stuck in and helping with house sports stuff this week.
Man of the Week
Moritz deserves a really special mention for being awarded the house's first commendation of the year for being fantastically helpful on the Berlin trip. This, along with his amazing support to his new roommate in the house, makes him our deserved Man of the Week.
Saturday, 17 March 2018
Friday Celebration 16/03
It's been a musical & dramatic couple of weeks! Many of our boys participated in the Bedfordshire Festival and other events around school. We'd like to give special recognition to Ben, James, and Stephen for their amazing work! Additionally, Orlando gained an award for earning an impressive 75 academic merits this year.
A special 'Well Done' to Adrian, Frank, Justin, Alex K., Leo, and John as they will be participating in their last ever sports fixtures for the school this weekend.
This past week also saw some phenomenal accomplishments in rowing. Alex E., Orlando, Sebastian, Roy, Henry T., Evegenii, Edwin, Arthur, Niklas, and Lennart all participated in the National Schools Head. Niklas, Edwin, and Arthur all gained minor colours while Lennart received his majors for being part of the victorious 1st VIII.
Looking ahead, we are getting excited for next Wednesday's House Quiz Night and the charity run on Thursday.
In Teams this week:
Badminton
1st: Adrian and Justin
2nd: Nathan
Football
2nd: Leo and John
U16A: Alikhan
U16B: Tizian
U15A: Felix
Hockey
4ths: Frank
U15B: Divine
U14C: Kabi
U14D: Zakhar
7s
Nationals at Rosslyn Park: George and Alikhan
U15s: Will
U16s: Alikhan
Merits (a double rollover from before Exeat)
1: Theo, Edwin, Arthur, and Igor
2: Tizian
3: Marcus, Jason, Ruslan, Dan, and Niklas
4: Roy, Michael, and Will
6: Orlando
7: Simon
8: Divine and Moritz -- Joint King of Merits
Theo received a commendation for an excellent piece of written work.
Top Bloke
--Pending--
Man of the Week
Adrian for his commendation for being one of the best Badminton captains in recent years.
A special 'Well Done' to Adrian, Frank, Justin, Alex K., Leo, and John as they will be participating in their last ever sports fixtures for the school this weekend.
This past week also saw some phenomenal accomplishments in rowing. Alex E., Orlando, Sebastian, Roy, Henry T., Evegenii, Edwin, Arthur, Niklas, and Lennart all participated in the National Schools Head. Niklas, Edwin, and Arthur all gained minor colours while Lennart received his majors for being part of the victorious 1st VIII.
Looking ahead, we are getting excited for next Wednesday's House Quiz Night and the charity run on Thursday.
In Teams this week:
Badminton
1st: Adrian and Justin
2nd: Nathan
Football
2nd: Leo and John
U16A: Alikhan
U16B: Tizian
U15A: Felix
Hockey
4ths: Frank
U15B: Divine
U14C: Kabi
U14D: Zakhar
7s
Nationals at Rosslyn Park: George and Alikhan
U15s: Will
U16s: Alikhan
Merits (a double rollover from before Exeat)
1: Theo, Edwin, Arthur, and Igor
2: Tizian
3: Marcus, Jason, Ruslan, Dan, and Niklas
4: Roy, Michael, and Will
6: Orlando
7: Simon
8: Divine and Moritz -- Joint King of Merits
Theo received a commendation for an excellent piece of written work.
Top Bloke
--Pending--
Man of the Week
Adrian for his commendation for being one of the best Badminton captains in recent years.
Monday, 9 October 2017
Friday Celebration 6/10
It's one week closer to half-term and we've got yet another batch of great news.
Congratulations are in order for Alex Edun for being the 4th Form Road Run champion! Also, James performed amazingly well at another concert.
In sports news, Alex E. played with the U14 As while Theo & Roy are on the U14 Es. Divine continues to play with the U15 B with Henry, and Will is on the U15 As! On the U16 squad, we have Brady, Ruslan, & Simon on the Cs, Alikhan and Dan on the Bs, and Andrew on the As. Sasha P. continues on the 3rd Team with George on the 1st.
In badminton, half of the 1st Team is comprised of Talbots men--Adrian, Justin, and Nathan!
Merits
1 merit: Theo, Dell, James, Marcus, Edwin, John, Frank, Sasha P.
2 merits: Will, Arron, Curtis, Steven, Evgenii, Arthur, Igor, Niklas, George, Leo
3 merits: Alex, Roy, Orlando, Divine, Ruslan, Tizian, Dan
4 merits: Jason, Brady, Oscar, Henry N
5 merits: Moritz
7 merits: Henry T.
And 4 Commendations to Divine (House speech); Sebastian & Dell (incredible video preps for Geography); and Orlando (amazing classics notes)--A very big congratulations to these boys!
Man of the Week went to Nathan for making the 1st team in badminton in Remove form--a great accomplishment!
We hope you all had a wonderful weekend!
Congratulations are in order for Alex Edun for being the 4th Form Road Run champion! Also, James performed amazingly well at another concert.
In sports news, Alex E. played with the U14 As while Theo & Roy are on the U14 Es. Divine continues to play with the U15 B with Henry, and Will is on the U15 As! On the U16 squad, we have Brady, Ruslan, & Simon on the Cs, Alikhan and Dan on the Bs, and Andrew on the As. Sasha P. continues on the 3rd Team with George on the 1st.
In badminton, half of the 1st Team is comprised of Talbots men--Adrian, Justin, and Nathan!
Merits
1 merit: Theo, Dell, James, Marcus, Edwin, John, Frank, Sasha P.
2 merits: Will, Arron, Curtis, Steven, Evgenii, Arthur, Igor, Niklas, George, Leo
3 merits: Alex, Roy, Orlando, Divine, Ruslan, Tizian, Dan
4 merits: Jason, Brady, Oscar, Henry N
5 merits: Moritz
7 merits: Henry T.
And 4 Commendations to Divine (House speech); Sebastian & Dell (incredible video preps for Geography); and Orlando (amazing classics notes)--A very big congratulations to these boys!
Man of the Week went to Nathan for making the 1st team in badminton in Remove form--a great accomplishment!
We hope you all had a wonderful weekend!
Friday, 25 November 2016
Friday Celebration 25/11/16
Its been a week of much success; of course, we are Talbot's!
Ben.W was awarded a place in the national youth choir which is a huge achievement, especially when put in the context of his not quite making it in last week. The Mo Bros, Ben, Duncan and Harun have been to the fore in teaching lessons and running activities this week. one of these was the Tug of war where the 12 man St Peter's team contained 11 mean of Talbot's and could have had 13 or 14 given how many volunteered. its probably bets we don;t mention the results but it was a great effort. The two Alex's K and S played wonderfully in the lunchtime concert on Wednesday. Harun has also been in the Drama society production of Macbeth. This week also saw the first ever Chinese society hosted at the house by Matthew and his team, it was great to see it getting going.
In sports, Henry will play for the U14B vs NSB.
In the U15 Andrew plays for the A team and Dan for the Bs
In the seniors, Sewy returns to the starting lineup for the XV after his barnstormer against Epsom and Kighty remains on the wing. Sports will play for the 4ths and in our beloved 5th XV Leo, Frank, Matthew, Anthony and John will play.
Lennart and Arthur are heading to Eton dorney for a training day
In merits, the following have been awarded since the Friday before Exeat:
1: Kevin, Dan.R, igor, Frank, Alex.S, Matthew
2: Ruslan, Kostya, Alvin, leo, Simon, Hodges
3: Edwin, lennart
4: David, Tizian, Curtis, Sasha K
5: Harun
6: Jason
7: Divine
10 and king of merits: Niklas
Top Bloke this week is Henry for his amazing piano playing in the house which has made working in the barn really pleasant for other boys. We love this!!!
Man of the week this week for his resilience and amazing achievement is Ben.W
KOM Niklas:
Ben.W was awarded a place in the national youth choir which is a huge achievement, especially when put in the context of his not quite making it in last week. The Mo Bros, Ben, Duncan and Harun have been to the fore in teaching lessons and running activities this week. one of these was the Tug of war where the 12 man St Peter's team contained 11 mean of Talbot's and could have had 13 or 14 given how many volunteered. its probably bets we don;t mention the results but it was a great effort. The two Alex's K and S played wonderfully in the lunchtime concert on Wednesday. Harun has also been in the Drama society production of Macbeth. This week also saw the first ever Chinese society hosted at the house by Matthew and his team, it was great to see it getting going.
In sports, Henry will play for the U14B vs NSB.
In the U15 Andrew plays for the A team and Dan for the Bs
In the seniors, Sewy returns to the starting lineup for the XV after his barnstormer against Epsom and Kighty remains on the wing. Sports will play for the 4ths and in our beloved 5th XV Leo, Frank, Matthew, Anthony and John will play.
Lennart and Arthur are heading to Eton dorney for a training day
In merits, the following have been awarded since the Friday before Exeat:
1: Kevin, Dan.R, igor, Frank, Alex.S, Matthew
2: Ruslan, Kostya, Alvin, leo, Simon, Hodges
3: Edwin, lennart
4: David, Tizian, Curtis, Sasha K
5: Harun
6: Jason
7: Divine
10 and king of merits: Niklas
Top Bloke this week is Henry for his amazing piano playing in the house which has made working in the barn really pleasant for other boys. We love this!!!
Man of the week this week for his resilience and amazing achievement is Ben.W
KOM Niklas:
Friday, 16 September 2016
Friday Celebration 16/9/16
It's been the first full week back for everyone and as ever, it has been absolutely chockablock with events.
This week we had a big Chinese takeaway on Thursday to celebrate the mid-autumn festival which was appreciated by all and tonight was another BBQ time!
In general Arthur, Alex and Jason did amazing work fertilising part of the garden this week. Niklas, Jason and Arthur were to the fore in getting up the new hammocks alongside our epic sports tournament last Sunday organised by Hodges.
Everyone is getting stuck into some form of sport and there are a number of Rugby fixtures against Bromsgrove and Uppingham.
Kighty continues after his sharp performance and two tries at 15 for the 1st XV last week and Sewy is going to do some damage in the 2nd XV. Sasha P looks to unleash beast mode in the 4th XV and the mighty 5ths contain four men of Talbot's in DK, J-Chan, big Frank and Leo.
In the U16s, Dan is in the C team again this week.
The big news this week is in Andrew's promotion for his first start for the U15A side, a great effort and one we wish him luck for. Reidy will fire up the pack in the B team and Brady will continue his new found role in the C team.
In the U14s, all the lads are making their debuts for the school and we are really proud that Henry and Divine will take the field for the B team, good luck to everyone!
Academically it has been a huge week with the announcement today that Luke was awarded academic colours. A very impressive reward and well justified by his incredible AS grades and hard work.
In merits, the following will gain their sweets this week:
1: Henry, Brady, Kosta, Curtis, Stephen, John, Sasha.K, Big Frank, Henry, Nihat, Alikhan, Harun, Simon, Kighty
2:David, Ruslan, Alikhan.Y, Arthur, Charles, Lennart, Sewy, Hodges, luke, Alex.S
3:Joseph, Niklas
4: Divine, Jason, Edwin, Oscar
King of merits this week with an impressive total of 6 is Tizian
Room of the week goes to Henderson.
Top Bloke is George S for setting a new school weight lifting record.
Man of the week is Matthew for having the courage to have a go at conducting house singing rehearsals and to start a new society.
This week we had a big Chinese takeaway on Thursday to celebrate the mid-autumn festival which was appreciated by all and tonight was another BBQ time!
In general Arthur, Alex and Jason did amazing work fertilising part of the garden this week. Niklas, Jason and Arthur were to the fore in getting up the new hammocks alongside our epic sports tournament last Sunday organised by Hodges.
Everyone is getting stuck into some form of sport and there are a number of Rugby fixtures against Bromsgrove and Uppingham.
Kighty continues after his sharp performance and two tries at 15 for the 1st XV last week and Sewy is going to do some damage in the 2nd XV. Sasha P looks to unleash beast mode in the 4th XV and the mighty 5ths contain four men of Talbot's in DK, J-Chan, big Frank and Leo.
In the U16s, Dan is in the C team again this week.
In the U14s, all the lads are making their debuts for the school and we are really proud that Henry and Divine will take the field for the B team, good luck to everyone!
Academically it has been a huge week with the announcement today that Luke was awarded academic colours. A very impressive reward and well justified by his incredible AS grades and hard work.
In merits, the following will gain their sweets this week:
1: Henry, Brady, Kosta, Curtis, Stephen, John, Sasha.K, Big Frank, Henry, Nihat, Alikhan, Harun, Simon, Kighty
2:David, Ruslan, Alikhan.Y, Arthur, Charles, Lennart, Sewy, Hodges, luke, Alex.S
3:Joseph, Niklas
4: Divine, Jason, Edwin, Oscar
King of merits this week with an impressive total of 6 is Tizian
Room of the week goes to Henderson.
Top Bloke is George S for setting a new school weight lifting record.
Man of the week is Matthew for having the courage to have a go at conducting house singing rehearsals and to start a new society.
Friday, 15 April 2016
Friday Celebration 15/04/16
Well we're back in action for the summer term! Its amazing how the imminence of exams and the good weather has brought a relaxed but happy mood, seemingly universally.
A great highlight for this week was the return of Mr Chance to school this evening to open his new exhibition in the foyer gallery. As one would expect, the men of Talbot's demonstrated our house motto that 'We Value Everyone' by turning out in large numbers to support him. We are really proud of this; that's what we are all about!
The theme of showing value was also in evidence as we welcomed James Siu (OB 2015) back to the hosuse for a visit this week. It was also great for a number of lads to see Ali Blake (OB 2014) at Mr Chance's exhibition.
This term, apart from working towards exams, we are encouraging everyone to try something new. It was great to celebrate the following tonight, therefore, and their endeavours:
Benno - first after dinner speech at the CCF dinner tonight
George - 1st game for Northampton Saints U17
Brady - 1st ever Art exhibition (voluntarily)
Duncan - First time at Pythagoreans society
Charlie has taken up Volleyball
Alvin played serious Tennis for the first time
Tizian played Cricket for the first time
Other great news from the holidays was Tom adding to his U18 England Hockey caps in games against the Netherlands and has gained scholarships and strong uni offers for his Hoockey. George.S also played for Saints in the U16s national academies tournament. Alex.S and Dan.R represented the school in pre season cricket games with Lennart getting stuck into the Rowing camp. Ben.W participated in some stretching Musical courses too.
In assembly today it was a privilege to see Luke going up to shake Mr Hodgson's hand as one of only two boys who won Gold in the national Physics challenge (top 3% in the country).
In merits this week the following have worked hard enough to get some even though we've only been back for four days:
1: Charles, Oscar, Teepee, Nihat, Harun, Ben.M
2: Curtis,
3: Edwin, Luke
The summer term also means Cricket and its great to see Ben.K and Alex.S playing for the 2nds tomorrow with John primed to slam it to all corners for the thirds. Dan continues to go for the U14A team after bowling very tightly in the win vs Bedfordshire this week. Sunday may also be bringing house basketball, we'll wait and see...
This week's room of the week is Grindlay and so goes to Hodges and Harun.
Top Bloke is Ed for his efforts getting to the end of A level DT coursework.
Man of the week is Luke who is not only king of merits and was certificated for the Physics challenge but also found out he has been accepted onto the prestigious Ross Maths programme in China for this summer after a tough selection program! Well done Luke!
A great highlight for this week was the return of Mr Chance to school this evening to open his new exhibition in the foyer gallery. As one would expect, the men of Talbot's demonstrated our house motto that 'We Value Everyone' by turning out in large numbers to support him. We are really proud of this; that's what we are all about!
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| James' Visit this week |
This term, apart from working towards exams, we are encouraging everyone to try something new. It was great to celebrate the following tonight, therefore, and their endeavours:
Benno - first after dinner speech at the CCF dinner tonight
George - 1st game for Northampton Saints U17
Brady - 1st ever Art exhibition (voluntarily)
Duncan - First time at Pythagoreans society
Charlie has taken up Volleyball
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| Benno is speech-ready |
Tizian played Cricket for the first time
Other great news from the holidays was Tom adding to his U18 England Hockey caps in games against the Netherlands and has gained scholarships and strong uni offers for his Hoockey. George.S also played for Saints in the U16s national academies tournament. Alex.S and Dan.R represented the school in pre season cricket games with Lennart getting stuck into the Rowing camp. Ben.W participated in some stretching Musical courses too.
In assembly today it was a privilege to see Luke going up to shake Mr Hodgson's hand as one of only two boys who won Gold in the national Physics challenge (top 3% in the country).
In merits this week the following have worked hard enough to get some even though we've only been back for four days:
1: Charles, Oscar, Teepee, Nihat, Harun, Ben.M
2: Curtis,
3: Edwin, Luke
The summer term also means Cricket and its great to see Ben.K and Alex.S playing for the 2nds tomorrow with John primed to slam it to all corners for the thirds. Dan continues to go for the U14A team after bowling very tightly in the win vs Bedfordshire this week. Sunday may also be bringing house basketball, we'll wait and see...
This week's room of the week is Grindlay and so goes to Hodges and Harun.
Top Bloke is Ed for his efforts getting to the end of A level DT coursework.
Man of the week is Luke who is not only king of merits and was certificated for the Physics challenge but also found out he has been accepted onto the prestigious Ross Maths programme in China for this summer after a tough selection program! Well done Luke!
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| Man of the week Luke with his fellow king of merits |
Saturday, 6 February 2016
Friday Celebration 5/2/16
There have been a number of big achievements this week and boys really putting themselves about to pursue challenge and be an inspiration.Duncan became district cross country champion on Wednesday, triumphing over the course at Sharnbrook and will now compete at the county champs next Wednesday.
Matthew playyed excellently apprently in the table tennis internal competition this week.
Harun did a great job representing the IB cohort in the big Geography debate, narrowly beating the A level students.
Luke gave a mind blowing presentation to the pythagoreans society about the golden ratio and fibonacci sequences too.
Alex.S and Alikhan have gone out to collect prizes for wheelchair racing at a local charity.
Alex.S, Harun and Alikhan also helped collect tickets to enable the evening of fine music to go ahead.
This week's room of the week is Renwick,
In sports teams:
Hockey:
In the U14s Tizian plays for the Cs against Rugby with Dan in the A team. Dom Blore will run out for the U16Bs whilst in the seniors Charlie continues as a rock solid defender for the 3rds and Kighty looks to continue his scoring run alongside Gabe in the 1st team.
Football:
George.S and Alex.K continue in the U16B after scoring all the goals in their 3-3 draw during the wee and Fuga and John will run out for the 1st XI.
Badminton:
Adrian continues to represent the 1st team squad against Uppingham
Rowing:
Lennart in the U15s at Hampton and ben Moule is set for the Head of the Nene event
Merits for this weeke wnt to...
1: Alvin, Igor, Lennart, Dom.B Alex.G, Adrian, Nihat, Duncan, Luke, Matthew, Tom.C, John, Darren, Nico
2: Alex.S, Gabriel, Ken
3: Stephen, Charles, Oscar, Jonas
5: Tizian, Dan, Ben.W
7 and king of merits is: Harun
Top Bloke is: Harun for his continuing to get stuck in everywhere and being an all round good guy
Man of the week is:
Alex.S for the way he is humbly getting involved in so many things.
Friday, 29 January 2016
Friday Celebration 29/01/16
This week Friday is welcome!!! The lads are really working hard and pushing on through the dark evenings. The strength of their efforts are evidenced by the growing merit totals at school, as you'll see below.
The meeting started with a solemn act of remembrance as we briefly eulogised the loss of two chickens to the fox last night!
We picked the mood up though with an attempt at this week's competition to know a word in every language that is spoken in the house. A number of men tried but none succeeded with Harun, the last man in undone by Nico's command of Swahili after his trip to Tanzania last summer.
This week we already celebrated Dan's success as part of the U14 county winning Hockey side and Harun and Fuga continuing to go well for the Basketball team. The fourth and Remove formers also did a terrific job welcoming visitors from eagle house today.
This week's Top Bloke was awarded to Sam though who made his debut for the Basketball side.
In other teams this week Adrian will be part of the 1st team Badminton squad tomorrow. In Football, Nico, John and Fuga continue for the 1st team but are superceded in excitement levels as Nihat, Alex.C and Hodges all turn out for the 4th XI tomorrow; I think there will be a number of men supporting at 2pm tomorrow!
In Hockey, Danny is in goal for the U14D's whilst Tizian has been promoted to the C team. Dan will continue to run out for the A team. Dom.B will play for the U16B with Charlie in the 3rds and Gabe and Kighty in the 1st team.
In merits this week it was a rollover as there was no celebration prior to Exeat. The following made this week's table:
1: Hodges, Simon
2: Ken, Luke, Adrian, Sam, Brady
3: George and Ben.W
4: Dunc, Alex.S and Gabe
5: Alex.C, Edwin, Stephen, Lennart, Tizian
6 (and kings of merits): Harun and Alvin
This week's room of the week (for improvement apparently ;-) ) was Jonas and Alex.K
Man of the week goes to Igor who is working really ahrd on his running and finished his 100th km of the month this week, a great effort considering he always runs in his free time and doesn't do it for games.
This week's prize winners.....
The meeting started with a solemn act of remembrance as we briefly eulogised the loss of two chickens to the fox last night!
We picked the mood up though with an attempt at this week's competition to know a word in every language that is spoken in the house. A number of men tried but none succeeded with Harun, the last man in undone by Nico's command of Swahili after his trip to Tanzania last summer.
This week we already celebrated Dan's success as part of the U14 county winning Hockey side and Harun and Fuga continuing to go well for the Basketball team. The fourth and Remove formers also did a terrific job welcoming visitors from eagle house today.
This week's Top Bloke was awarded to Sam though who made his debut for the Basketball side.
In other teams this week Adrian will be part of the 1st team Badminton squad tomorrow. In Football, Nico, John and Fuga continue for the 1st team but are superceded in excitement levels as Nihat, Alex.C and Hodges all turn out for the 4th XI tomorrow; I think there will be a number of men supporting at 2pm tomorrow!
In Hockey, Danny is in goal for the U14D's whilst Tizian has been promoted to the C team. Dan will continue to run out for the A team. Dom.B will play for the U16B with Charlie in the 3rds and Gabe and Kighty in the 1st team.
In merits this week it was a rollover as there was no celebration prior to Exeat. The following made this week's table:
1: Hodges, Simon
2: Ken, Luke, Adrian, Sam, Brady
3: George and Ben.W
4: Dunc, Alex.S and Gabe
5: Alex.C, Edwin, Stephen, Lennart, Tizian
6 (and kings of merits): Harun and Alvin
This week's room of the week (for improvement apparently ;-) ) was Jonas and Alex.K
Man of the week goes to Igor who is working really ahrd on his running and finished his 100th km of the month this week, a great effort considering he always runs in his free time and doesn't do it for games.
This week's prize winners.....
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| Love the pizza on Friday nights!!! |
Friday, 13 November 2015
Friday Celebration 13/11/15
Last weekend we were celebrating the amazing efforts of Ben, Tizian and Samuel in the choir's trip to sing at the royal Albert hall. If you haven't seen it yet, they come on after about one hour and twenty minutes in the programme which you can find on iplayer HERE.
This week has also seen the main school production for the term; Journey's End. See our other blog post for the inputs of Lennart, John, Benno and Danny to this.
The weeks fly by when you're busy and having fun. this week has seen the house wine, made from the grapes in our orchard, get bottled up in demijohns to finish fermenting until it is ready early next year. Benno, Harun, Duncan and Luke have been to the fore in this.
Luke also represented the school in the senior team Maths challenge; quite an achievement.
This week saw the culmination of the marathon event that is the house fives. St Peter's fought hard to claim overall victory by one point, gaining some valuable house points in the process. This is a great joint house team effort but Nihat and Dom.K have featured heavily throughout so well done them.
In Rugby matches against Radley this weekend, the following are playing:
U14: Brady continues to be the rock in this season's successful D team while Dan.R will boss things from 9 in the B's
U15: Dan.S is a cornerstone for the D team whilst Lennart looks to make an impact in the Cs and Leon will try to overturn last year's A team loss to Radley
U16: The D team have our most representatives this week with J.Lo, Adrian, Samuel and Big Frank in the side, the C team includes Dom, the B's call on George and Sasha.P in the pack and George.S looks for tries in the A team.
In the seniors, Kighty and Charlie will hope for performances that may allow them to push for places in the 1st team squad in time for the national final while John captains the unbeaten 3rd XV which includes Ed at centre. The 4th team still has Nihat and Alex in it for some reason (wake up Mr Huddlestone) and Matthew 'the Rugby legend' plays for the fifths alongside Duncan.
In merits this week, the following have been awarded:
1:Dan, Adrian, Frank, Luke, Dom, Ben.M, Benno
2: Igor, Henry, Duncan, Hodges
3:Tizian, Samuel
8 and king of merits by miles is Harun!
There are two rooms of the week this week which are: Henderson and 17 well done to Jonny, Sasha.P, George.C, Dom.B, Samuel and Adrian.
Top bloke is Sasha.K for organising the house competitions and fetching the new playstation!
Man of the week is John for his incredible set which demonstrates all of the house values amazingly!
This week has also seen the main school production for the term; Journey's End. See our other blog post for the inputs of Lennart, John, Benno and Danny to this.
The weeks fly by when you're busy and having fun. this week has seen the house wine, made from the grapes in our orchard, get bottled up in demijohns to finish fermenting until it is ready early next year. Benno, Harun, Duncan and Luke have been to the fore in this.
Luke also represented the school in the senior team Maths challenge; quite an achievement.
This week saw the culmination of the marathon event that is the house fives. St Peter's fought hard to claim overall victory by one point, gaining some valuable house points in the process. This is a great joint house team effort but Nihat and Dom.K have featured heavily throughout so well done them.
In Rugby matches against Radley this weekend, the following are playing:
U14: Brady continues to be the rock in this season's successful D team while Dan.R will boss things from 9 in the B's
U15: Dan.S is a cornerstone for the D team whilst Lennart looks to make an impact in the Cs and Leon will try to overturn last year's A team loss to Radley
U16: The D team have our most representatives this week with J.Lo, Adrian, Samuel and Big Frank in the side, the C team includes Dom, the B's call on George and Sasha.P in the pack and George.S looks for tries in the A team.
In the seniors, Kighty and Charlie will hope for performances that may allow them to push for places in the 1st team squad in time for the national final while John captains the unbeaten 3rd XV which includes Ed at centre. The 4th team still has Nihat and Alex in it for some reason (wake up Mr Huddlestone) and Matthew 'the Rugby legend' plays for the fifths alongside Duncan.
In merits this week, the following have been awarded:
1:Dan, Adrian, Frank, Luke, Dom, Ben.M, Benno
2: Igor, Henry, Duncan, Hodges
3:Tizian, Samuel
8 and king of merits by miles is Harun!
There are two rooms of the week this week which are: Henderson and 17 well done to Jonny, Sasha.P, George.C, Dom.B, Samuel and Adrian.
Top bloke is Sasha.K for organising the house competitions and fetching the new playstation!
Man of the week is John for his incredible set which demonstrates all of the house values amazingly!
Saturday, 19 September 2015
Friday Celebration 18/9/2015
Yet another week has flown by here at Talbots. House singing rehearsals have begun under the supervision and expertise of Mr Finch. This week we have hosted two young men in Talbots, one from Chile who is touring with his rugby team and also Ollie, one of our day boys has spent the week with us.
Although many boys in the house this week have been suffering with awful colds they have braved school everyday with plenty of olbas oils!
Ben.W played his first cocnert which was a pleasure to see.
Brady's mum, Theresa popped into the house on Thursday evening with two big boxes of delicious home-made chocolate cookies which were shared and very much enjoyed by the boys. Thank you Theresa they really were yummy!
Tomorrow brings rugby-
For the 2nd team Charlie will be playing Stamford at home, a great promotion for him.
John will be captain for the 3rd's along with Ed at home against Stamford
For the 4th team Nihat and Alex S. are playing Stamford at home, another promotion for Nihat.
Playing for the U18E team are Duncan and Matthew at home against Merchant Taylor's
George.S is sub for the U16A away at Stamford as he returns from an ankle injury
For the U16C's are Alex G. and Teepee away against Stamford
Adrian, Frank, Sam, Jonas and Justin are all playing for the U16D team at home against Merchant Taylor's
U15A's, Leon is playing away at Stamford. Lennart is in the U15C along with Dan.S
Brady is playing for the U14D team at home against Merchant Taylor's
And last but not least Tizian and Ben.W make their debuts for the school playing for the U14E's at home against Merchant Taylor's.
Man of the week this week goes to Brady for trying a new sport, getting into the gym, making a great effort all round and sharing his cookies!
Top bloke of the week is Samuel for his tidying the kitchen to keep it open for everyone.
This weeks merits go to:
1: Brady, henry, Duncan, Charlie, Fuga
2: Curtis, Igor, Luke
3. Dan.R, Oscar
4: Tizian, Alvin, Lennart
5 - and King of Merits - Stephen
Room of the week is Hepworth-well done to Dom B. George C. Adrian, Sasha P. and Sam.
Although many boys in the house this week have been suffering with awful colds they have braved school everyday with plenty of olbas oils!
Ben.W played his first cocnert which was a pleasure to see.
Brady's mum, Theresa popped into the house on Thursday evening with two big boxes of delicious home-made chocolate cookies which were shared and very much enjoyed by the boys. Thank you Theresa they really were yummy!
Tomorrow brings rugby-
For the 2nd team Charlie will be playing Stamford at home, a great promotion for him.
John will be captain for the 3rd's along with Ed at home against Stamford
For the 4th team Nihat and Alex S. are playing Stamford at home, another promotion for Nihat.
Playing for the U18E team are Duncan and Matthew at home against Merchant Taylor's
George.S is sub for the U16A away at Stamford as he returns from an ankle injury
For the U16C's are Alex G. and Teepee away against Stamford
Adrian, Frank, Sam, Jonas and Justin are all playing for the U16D team at home against Merchant Taylor's
U15A's, Leon is playing away at Stamford. Lennart is in the U15C along with Dan.S
Brady is playing for the U14D team at home against Merchant Taylor's
And last but not least Tizian and Ben.W make their debuts for the school playing for the U14E's at home against Merchant Taylor's.
Man of the week this week goes to Brady for trying a new sport, getting into the gym, making a great effort all round and sharing his cookies!
Top bloke of the week is Samuel for his tidying the kitchen to keep it open for everyone.
This weeks merits go to:
1: Brady, henry, Duncan, Charlie, Fuga
2: Curtis, Igor, Luke
3. Dan.R, Oscar
4: Tizian, Alvin, Lennart
5 - and King of Merits - Stephen
Room of the week is Hepworth-well done to Dom B. George C. Adrian, Sasha P. and Sam.
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| Brady gets the coveted golden stag as M.O.W |
Saturday, 5 September 2015
Friday Celebration 4/9/15
The start of the term has gone really well and there are lots of impressed house members at how friendly and involved our newer members have been.
On Wednesday night we all met each other and had plenty of rough and tumbling on the football pitch. On Thursday we had a big fire in the firepit and played outdoor games along with roasting marshmallows of course!
No night in Talbot's quite compares to Fridays though and this week's BBQ celebration night had the usual mix of banter and appreciation.
This week it ahs been amazing to hear great comments from teachers about Curtis, Alvin, Edwin, Stephen and Oscar as well as Sam and Ben.W getting stuck into the choir.
The options awarded top bloke to Harun who has made an imemdiate impression with his friendliness, confidence and excellent Basketball skills.
In teams this week we have:
3rd: John as captain and Ed
4th: Nihat and Alex.S
5th: Matthew
U16B: Sasha.P, George.C
U16D: Alex.G, Justin, Frank.L
U15A: Leon
U15 C: Dan and Lennart
U14: Everyone in trial matches!!!
The room of the week this week was McKendrick for a very impressive start, especially from a dorm!
This weeks Man of the week was someone who has had two teachers contact Mr G to say how well he ahst started and was also the only man to get a merit in his first few days. He is: Alvin!
On Wednesday night we all met each other and had plenty of rough and tumbling on the football pitch. On Thursday we had a big fire in the firepit and played outdoor games along with roasting marshmallows of course!
No night in Talbot's quite compares to Fridays though and this week's BBQ celebration night had the usual mix of banter and appreciation.
This week it ahs been amazing to hear great comments from teachers about Curtis, Alvin, Edwin, Stephen and Oscar as well as Sam and Ben.W getting stuck into the choir.
The options awarded top bloke to Harun who has made an imemdiate impression with his friendliness, confidence and excellent Basketball skills.
In teams this week we have:
3rd: John as captain and Ed
4th: Nihat and Alex.S
5th: Matthew
U16B: Sasha.P, George.C
U16D: Alex.G, Justin, Frank.L
U15A: Leon
U15 C: Dan and Lennart
U14: Everyone in trial matches!!!
The room of the week this week was McKendrick for a very impressive start, especially from a dorm!
This weeks Man of the week was someone who has had two teachers contact Mr G to say how well he ahst started and was also the only man to get a merit in his first few days. He is: Alvin!
Wednesday, 29 July 2015
Tom's England Performances
The England U18 squad maintained their top flight status in the European Championships in Santander last week. Tom played in every game and scored goals against Russia in the group and Scotland in the final game. We are really proud of him and it hopefully bodes well for his second year in this age group next year!!!
Saturday, 18 July 2015
Watch Tom at The Hockey Euro Champs
Tom is in action for the England U18 boys Hockey side this weekend and into next week in the European Hockey Championships.
England are in a group with Spain, Belgium and Russia with the fixtures at the times below:
Sunday 19th - 2.30pm vs Russia
Tuesday 21st - 7pm vs Spain
Wednesday 22nd - 4pm vs Belgium
The knockout games for placings are then on the 24th and 25th.
We wish Tom every success as he goes for gold with his country! You can watch the games via a live stream at the link below:
http://www.eurohockeysantander2015.com/live
England are in a group with Spain, Belgium and Russia with the fixtures at the times below:
Sunday 19th - 2.30pm vs Russia
Tuesday 21st - 7pm vs Spain
Wednesday 22nd - 4pm vs Belgium
The knockout games for placings are then on the 24th and 25th.
We wish Tom every success as he goes for gold with his country! You can watch the games via a live stream at the link below:
http://www.eurohockeysantander2015.com/live
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 |
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.
Friday, 27 February 2015
Friday Celebration 27/02/2015
Again a busy week has been had in Talbots with John making 1st team in football-well done John. Everyone will be celebrating Assan's birthday this evening as he turns 18, many happy returns Assan. Adrian was geographer of the project and Dan L. Assan, Dom B. Bob, Nikita, Charles and Igor all have work which they have entered into the Detweiler Competition which takes place this evening-good luck to you all.
This weeks team lists are as follows: playing away against Radley are John, Nico, Fuga and Rio for the 1sts. For the 2nd's Rufus and Leo are also playing Radley away. Justus is subbing for the thirds. Alex C. is playing for the 4th team. For the colts B team Bob and Nihat against Radley.
In Hockey, Tom plays for the 1sts vs Repton whilst Jack and Charlie are in the 3rds.
Ben.M is rowing for the 2nd eight on the Thames head.
In merits this week, Charles was King of merits with 6! Following him up were Dom.B and Alex.S with 4 each and John and Adrian with 2. With 1 merit this week were Assan, Lennart, Mike, Jack, Leon, Alex.G, the Franks, Bob, Jun, Tom and Benno.
This week's room of the week went to Room 14 much to their delight, well done Dan, Charles and Nikita
This week's top bloke,a s chosen buy the senior boys, was John for his 1st team debut.
This weeks team lists are as follows: playing away against Radley are John, Nico, Fuga and Rio for the 1sts. For the 2nd's Rufus and Leo are also playing Radley away. Justus is subbing for the thirds. Alex C. is playing for the 4th team. For the colts B team Bob and Nihat against Radley.
In Hockey, Tom plays for the 1sts vs Repton whilst Jack and Charlie are in the 3rds.
Ben.M is rowing for the 2nd eight on the Thames head.
In merits this week, Charles was King of merits with 6! Following him up were Dom.B and Alex.S with 4 each and John and Adrian with 2. With 1 merit this week were Assan, Lennart, Mike, Jack, Leon, Alex.G, the Franks, Bob, Jun, Tom and Benno.
This week's room of the week went to Room 14 much to their delight, well done Dan, Charles and Nikita
This week's top bloke,a s chosen buy the senior boys, was John for his 1st team debut.
Sunday, 30 November 2014
Friday Celebration 28th Nov 2014
The roundup of this week's events are below in our storify story with the awards underneath it.
(rememebr to hover over images to see the tweet that goes with them and to scroll with the arrows at the bottom of the square)
In merits:
Henry, Fuga and Darren got 3 which meant we had a new king of merits this week (though Darren maintains Mr Montgomery had given him on in evening before the celebration). it was Jonny with 4 for the week.
This week's top bloke was Justus awarded because he finally scored a try for the school this week which was (according to justus) an epic length of the field effort that is probably the best try ever scored...
The man of the week goes to Assan who represented the school at the pride in bedfordshire awards, where he met the Chief Exec of the Harpur trust, produced two artworks to be auctioned off for movember and gave an insightful and isnpired mini speech about his reasons for taking part in Movember.
The play was an absolutely fantastic performance and it was great to see Benno, Alikhan and honorary Talbot's man Harry B involved.
Next week sees the house Christmas play taking place and our trip to the theatre on Wednesday - there's never a dull week in Talbot's!
(rememebr to hover over images to see the tweet that goes with them and to scroll with the arrows at the bottom of the square)
In merits:
Henry, Fuga and Darren got 3 which meant we had a new king of merits this week (though Darren maintains Mr Montgomery had given him on in evening before the celebration). it was Jonny with 4 for the week.
This week's top bloke was Justus awarded because he finally scored a try for the school this week which was (according to justus) an epic length of the field effort that is probably the best try ever scored...
The man of the week goes to Assan who represented the school at the pride in bedfordshire awards, where he met the Chief Exec of the Harpur trust, produced two artworks to be auctioned off for movember and gave an insightful and isnpired mini speech about his reasons for taking part in Movember.
The play was an absolutely fantastic performance and it was great to see Benno, Alikhan and honorary Talbot's man Harry B involved.
Next week sees the house Christmas play taking place and our trip to the theatre on Wednesday - there's never a dull week in Talbot's!
Tuesday, 25 November 2014
A week in the life 16th-25th Nov 2014
Another weekly (and a bit) update from the house...
Use the arrows at the bottom of the window to scroll and hover over photos to see their descriptions
Use the arrows at the bottom of the window to scroll and hover over photos to see their descriptions
Sunday, 16 November 2014
Water Polo Fixture vs Oundel, BGS and Northampton School
This exciting fixture against the three schools on Sunday
the 16th of November, featured 6 players {Philip, Jonathan, Asan,
Nihat, Fuga and Dom.B} from Talbot's, representing the first team of Bedford School.
The first match was a tough one against the experienced
squad from Oundle. Having caught an early lead of 3:0, it forced us to give every
full potential within us. Hence I was able to score an early penalty in the
second half, followed by a half-way longshot by me, to get us back into the
game. Finally, Jonny scored a brilliant shot after a genius combination
of passes from our team, setting the score to 3-3. Although receiving a late
goal, making Oundle the winner, lead us to conclude that, as a team, we are
succesful given that we omitted any critical mistakes.
Both games against BGS and Northampton were easy wins
with top scores at:
Philip...4
Jonny...2
Dima...1
Stewart...1
Special recognition to Dom.B with his first
appearance in Water Polo, especially with the first school team. Congrats!
Thank you to all who have visited and supported us!
By Philip
Saturday, 15 November 2014
Friday Celebration 14/11/14
In addition to the info above, Jack was awarded minor colours for his efforts for the 2nd XV this week - a fantastic achievement.
In the pool, Jonny and Philip represented the school tremendously both securing wins in their races in Thursday's meet.
They are both in action this Sunday in a home water polo fixture along with Nihat and Assan.
In Rugby, two of the men of Talbot's were promoted to higher teams this week, Alex.G from the U15D to the U15C and Lennart to the U14C, having started in the E team! Alongside him in the U14s, Leon played for the A team away at Radley.
In the U15s Adrian, Jonny and Frank.L were in the D team whilst Sasha.P, Teepee and George played for the B team, including an epic try which was scored as a result of the three of them combining - a genuine team Talbot's try! Frankie played for the U15A. In the U16s, matthew continued in the D team whilst Bob and Alex both scored for the U16C, who Nihat was also playing for. This left no men of Talbot's in the B team, but Ben.K lead the U16s to another victory, adding further to his ludicrous try tally this term.
In the seniors, Nico played and scored for the 5ths whilst Ed turned out for the 4ths. Charlie, John and Justus played for the 3rds, with Charlie saying Justus was particularly good. Jack was in the 2nds whilst Rufus was part of the 1sts, the only team to win away today at Radley.
It was great that Philip and Leo went out to watch lads from the house in action too.
This week's lunchtime concert was for 5th form music students and Matthew, Hodges and Kritt all performed well, watched by Jonny who went along to support.
In the awards of the week, Henderson was pipped into 2nd place in the room of the week by John in room 1!
In the merit comp the following were awarded merits in the past 7 days:
1: Leo, Rufus, Tom, Fuga, Duncan, Hodges, Kritt, Jun, Sasha, Henry, Leon
2: Charlie, Ben.M
3: Bob
4 and king of merits: Darren
This week's Top Blokme was chosen by the options to be Michael as a result of his performance in the open mic night for charity in Wednesday and his being offered a place at warwick Uni.
This week's man of the week was Nikita who not only secured 5 merits but also was tremendously helpfula tm bowling with William.
Though all of the above are great, the absolute highlight at Friday Celebration this week was finishing off with the opportunity for lads in the house to nominate others to get a sweet prize for great stuff they have done. The list was enormous and highlighted the depth of appreciation the guys have for each other. This is a house where we value everyone and it was awesome to see it in action in such a tangible way. Bring on Exeat next!....
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