WELCOME// EDITORIAL
EDITORIAL
Our thanks to all those who have
supplied copy for this year’s magazine.
We hope you enjoy reading it and
see something of the variety, energy,
attainment
and
extraordinary
commitment to Pocklington School
from staff, pupils and friends alike.
Alan Heaven
I have enjoyed doing school magazine
for the past year, hope the new editors
enjoy the challenge, and would like to
thank Mr Heaven for being patient
with Charlie and myself, throughout
the process. I would lastly like to thank
the designer for making a very good
magazine. Hope all goes well next year.
Jonty Goddard
It has been a very pleasurable experience
editing the school magazine this past
year and it was very satisfying seeing
the finished copy come together against
all odds. Editing the school magazine
has really given me an opportunity to
express myself. I would like to thank
Jonty for being a great co-editor and
also Mr Heaven for doing everything.
I wish all the best for the new up and
coming editing team.
Charlie Laudage
“I am extremely proud
of the diverse range
of activities which take
place at our School,
and this magazine
captures the spirit and
energy of our pupils as
well as the dedication
of our staff”.
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THE POCKLINGTONIAN
HEAD GIRL
I joined Pocklington School in 2009 as a very excited year 5 student and what
a fantastic 9 years it’s been!
The last year as Head Girl has been an amazing way to end my time at Pock.
It’s definitely been challenging at times, but Ed and I have had the best group
of prefects who were always willing to give up their own time to help – so a big
‘thanks’ to the whole team!
It’s fair to say I’m pretty passionate about Pock and I can’t thank the school
staff enough for their care and support throughout my time at the school.
Pocklington has so much to offer any individual, so my advice to any new or
younger students is try out as much as you can!
For me, hockey has been the best thing to take part in at Pock. It’s where my love
for the sport has started and playing for the first team for the past three years has
been amazing. But it’s not just sports I’ve enjoyed. I have received tremendous
support from all my teachers and have managed to achieve the grades I needed
for University. I’d like to wish Dr Dyson the very best in his retirement. His
endless support and love for chemistry has helped me this year so thank you for
everything, and to Mr and Mrs Ronan also.
Finally congratulations to the new Heads – Emma and Henry. You’ll both
smash it!
Millie Barnes
HEAD BOY
It’s very strange to know that I won’t be coming back to Pocklington School
in September. With my dad teaching here since 2001, I feel I’ve been at the
school for pretty much my whole life and the thought of moving on is quite
surreal to me.
Being asked to be Head Boy of a school which has been such a huge part
of my life was a privilege and an honour and something I will always be
immensely proud of.
The position provided me with the opportunity to really challenge myself –
quite worryingly for me I suddenly found that I had quite a lot of responsibility!
Luckily, we had a great team of prefects supervised by Mr Bond, whose hard
work behind the scenes was so important to ensuring the year ran smoothly.
Through the years, Pocklington has offered me so much and I am very
grateful for this. Sport has been a massive part of my time here, and I’m very
proud to say I’ve represented the school in nearly every sport possible, as well
as captaining the 1st team for tennis. I was lucky enough to go amazing trips
on at school including Paris, Italy, Greece, Munich, Belgium and America. I
would encourage you to go on as many school trips as possible, as I’ve made
so many great memories.
Finally, I’d like to thank everyone at the school for a wonderful final year.
There has never been a dull moment!
I wish Henry, Emma and the prefect team the best of luck for next year.
Ed Dare