26/05/2010
The intermediate debating cup opened with a shock result as 8 Town eliminated 10 Country in the first debate on the motion ‘Prisons don’t work’.
The strong performance of Jack Rihoy and Giles Quigley just edged out the more experienced pairing of Oliver Yerby and Oliver Thompson. The younger pair’s argument that prisons were unable to present a sufficient percentage of rehabilitated criminals to claim that they ‘worked’ convinced the adjudicators. The defeated pair, considered early favourites for the title, have vowed to return stronger next term.
In the second debate, 10 South progressed in spite of a strong showing by 10 North in a discussion as to whether eating meat was ‘wrong’. Steve Scott and Merlin Veron produced a well-researched and compelling argument which questioned the need for meat eating in the modern world. However, in the end the performance of Fareed Anees and Ben Green won the adjudicators’ vote as they emphasised the medical benefits of meat consumption.
Callum Hockey (Year 7) won 3rd prize in the U18 category of the Guernsey Museum Photography competition. The theme of the competition was ‘Liberation’ commemoration the anniversary of the liberation of Guernsey. Callum received the price at a presentation event at Candie Gardens Museum. Well done, Callum! 20/05/2010
Job opportunities for Sixth Form – Full time school leaver opportunity at Websters Opticians for a dispensing optician and Part time / holiday work available at Le Friquet Garden Centre
For further details contact Mrs Garnett 14/05/2010
Twenty students from Year 9 represented Elizabeth College in the Guernsey Bailiwick Schools Challenge Cup run by the Army at Rue Mainguy. Each team of ten students had to undertake a range of tasks including building towers, transporting objects and constructing vehicles. Every task was designed to test teamwork, communication, problem solving and leadership.
Twelve teams took part from schools across the Bailiwick and Elizabeth College were placed second overall, narrowly beaten by a Year 10 team from Alderney. Thanks to Major Roche from the Army Careers service who organised the event.
13/05/2010
Elizabeth College ‘V’ The Gurkhas
A Target Rifle Match versus the Gurkhas was held at Fort Le Marchant on Saturday 8th May. It was a privilege to welcome them to Guernsey (The Gurkhas had made me very welcome during my tour of Nepal in 1989).
It was a splendid morning at the range, quite breezy with light conditions improving throughout the morning. Peter Sirett and Mike Creber, two experienced coaches kindly offered to coach the Gurkhas: they did a fine job as the Army Target Rifle is unfamiliar to them.
Some of the up and coming shooters from Year 10 volunteered to man the targets and do the lookout duties under the direction of Rob Waters.
The result of the match was a win for College with a score of 286.6v to 264.1v. The top scorer in the match was Cpl Chandra.
Well done to all involved for making the morning such a success.
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College Cadets enjoyed a successful weekend at the 50th Ten Tors Challenge and completed the 35miles and 45 miles without undue problems. Thank you to the reserves who were so helpful in supporting the operation.
Meanwhile, the Shooting Team competed against the Ghurkhas at Fort Le Marachant (and won) and a Guard of volunteers paraded at the Liberation Day celebrations. A rounded weekend, well done!
27/04/2010
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Congratulations to Stewart Hume, Luke Belton and Joshua Lewis for completing their Silver Award. 19/04/2010
Basic Skills Target Rifle Course 2010
The Coaching Course was successfully completed recently following long classroom sessions and two blustery range days. In total there were 26 students, 23 from Elizabeth College and 3 Guernsey ACF Cadets. 20 seniors prepared and presented lectures and then provided the coaching and mentoring at the full-bore range at Fort Le Marchant.
The scores achieved are less important than the skills and knowledge acquired. However, there were Easter Egg prizes for the top scores. This year we were amazed by the top score achieved by Matthew Hudson 35.4 ex 35.7. Watch this space!
Well done to all 46 students involved with the course. 22/03/2010
Congratulation to the following pupils for their excellent results in the French Eisteddfod:
Year 7:
(Class 305 – Recitation, Under 12
La Coupe de l’Amitié franco-guernesiaise)
Adil Anees was in first place
Daniel Ray, Jack Colley, Hamish Glass and Fergal Morissey all did very well.
Year 8:
(Class 314a – Dialogues, Under 13
La Coupe du Souvenir Normand)
Mischa Van den Bossche was in first place closely followed by Peter Bourne and Justin Malcic.
Year 9:
(Class 307 – Recitation, Under 14
La Coupe du Souvenir Breton)
Will Stephenson did very well in his class coming second with 86%.
Year 10:
(Class 317 – Prepared Reading, Under 16
‘Own Choice’ and Class 308 – Recitation, Under 15
La Coupe du Cercle Français.)
Oliver Yerby was joint first in the prepared reading and first for the poem.
Year 11:
(Class 309 – Recitation, Under 16
La Coupe de l’Alliance Française.)
Adam Goddard was first in his category.
Sixth Form:
(Class 318 Prepared Reading Under 18)
Joseph Baines was first in his class.
15/03/2010
CCF Ex Cairngorms Venturer (5) was a great success thanks to a) the superb winter mountaineering conditions in the Cairngorms - the best for 30 years, b) the hospitality of RAF Kinloss (what a sumptuous Officer's Mess!) c) the support from 20 (Guernsey's Own) Squadron who provided a practical insight into the workings of an active Nimrod Sqn and c) the commitment of the cadets to go that extra mile in grasping opportunities beyond the pier heads!
Particular highlights;
Nimrod flight simulator - a multi million pound 'bit of kit'
Nimrod sonar detection simulator - impressive technology indeed
UK National Air and Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre - we saw a real time EPIRB alert
Glenmore Lodge National Mountaineering Centre winter hazards lecture
Ascents of Cairngorm, the plateau and Castle Hill in superb winter anticyclone conditions.
Visit to RAF Lossiemouth (617 (Dam busters) Sqn - Tornado fast jets
'The Team Works'; 'Rise above the Rest'; 'Be the Best'. These are not merely mottos, they can be seen in action on the CCF exercises. 08/03/2010
The Debating Cup is off to a lively start with audiences of more than 50 pupils at both debates. In the first debate on the evils of technology, Country (led by George Melhuish, supported by Dan Gosselin) narrowly defeated Town (led by Josh Denoual, supported by Chris Georcelin). In Friday’s debate on private education, South (led by Hugo Meredith, supported by Sam Frank) saw off North (led by Tom Still, supported by Will Ozard).
04/03/2010
The following have achieved awards:
Bronze Medallion and Life Support: Oliver Yerby, Jack Curran, Luca Finetti, Joe Trenchard, Joshua Watson, Fraser Miller
Award of Merit and Life Support 2: Robbie Hall, Matthew David. 20/02/2010Congratulations to Josh Lewis for gaining his Bronze Award. 09/02/2010
COVENTRY SAT 6TH FEB 2010
RESULTS:
ELIZABETH COLLEGE SENIOR BOYS SWIM TEAM
4x50m Medley Relay 6th Fastest team in England
4x50m Freestyle Relay 8th Fastest school in England
ELIZABETH COLLEGE INTERMEDIATE SWIM TEAM
4x50m Medley Relay 7th Fastest School in England
4x50m Freestyle Relay 10th Fastest Team in England
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02/10/2010 07:00
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British Cadet & Junior Championships
Year Group: All
Group Leader: Dr Robert Harnish
Accompanying: Mrs Sally INderwick; Mrs Julie Dyer; Mr Attila Stanitz; Mr Fraser Ward; Mr Jamie de Carteret; Mr Matthew Hale
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02/10/2010 07:00
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British Cadet & Junior Championships
Year Group: All
Group Leader: Dr Robert Harnish
Accompanying: Mrs Sally INderwick; Mrs Julie Dyer; Mr Attila Stanitz; Mr Fraser Ward; Mr Jamie de Carteret; Mr Matthew Hale
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10/10/2010 00:00
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AS Geography Fieldtrip
30 Year 12 Pupils
accompanied by Mr S Huxtable, Ms Ace-Hopkins & Ms Brogan |
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12/10/2010 00:00
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French Exchange Visit for Year 8
Group Leader : Richard Morris
Up to 60 students |
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06/05/2011 00:00
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Choir Trip to France
55 boys between 11 - 18
accompanied by
The Principal
Mr Cottam, The Chaplain, Mr Hooker, Mrs Cross and Dr Raines |
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01/07/2011 00:00
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A2 Level Biology Field Trip
20 16/17 year olds
accompanied by Mr Le Sauvage, Mr Van Vlymen & Miss Cook |
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