the wellington college year book 2010/2011
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t h e ly n e d o c h
This is the last year in the house
for our legendary Matron Mrs
Evans, more affectionately known
as Mrs E, who leaves us after 18 years service.
Back in April, the house threw a wonderful
leaving party including a chapel service, a meal
as well some music from the boys. There
were 200 people present including pupils and
parents both past and present, as well as four
Heads of House and three Housemasters. It
was a very special occasion and demonstrated
the strength of the Lynedoch community and
how far reaching its influence still holds.
Other highlights include the Lent term Jive
lessons, the Lynedoch Talent Show, Angus
Franz leading us to victory in the House
Sailing and Jack Stileman, Tom Mackinnon,
Marcus Willis and Sam Dovey’s spectacular
achievement in completing the arduous
‘Ballbuster’ race on Box Hill, Surrey where
they raised over £3,000 for the House
Charity. Furthermore, in total, we raised
over £10,000 this academic year for Cancer
Research, an achievement for which the boys
can be deservedly proud.
It would be remiss of me not to mention
Ben Lewsley and Jimmy Higham, both assistant
Housemasters, who still continue their battle
with cancer. The thoughts and prayers of all
the Lynedoch boys, staff and parents are with
them both during this difficult time.
And finally? congratulations to Jack
…?
Stileman, Tom Mackinnon and Marcus Willis
for all being selected as College Prefect next
year; the boys of the Lynedoch are incredibly
proud to have you representing the school.
The Murray Graduates
t h e m u r r ay
This has been a vintage year
for the Murray. The year
began with eleven excellent
new pupils joining in September. Peter De
Souza was given a baptism of fire when he
was asked to perform at the Matriculation
Service in front of a packed Chapel. The
first House event of the year was the House
Art competition in which the boys, led by
Sebastian Bowler and Oliver Lyon, produced
a stunning display: we once again finished up
as the best Boys’ House in the competition
and took third place overall. We had a mixed
rugby season as we were seldom able to
field our strongest side, but the highlight of
the term was The Murray becoming the first
House to win Team of the Week since that
competition started?—?the sko team’s bravery
against sides made up solely of 1st and 2nd
xv players was rewarded with personal
congratulations from the Master and more
than anything illustrates our House spirit and
never say die attitude.
The highlight of the Lent term was the
House Singing Competition and although not
placed the boys put together a memorable