School news
Pre-term netball training
Senior girls from U5/L6/U6 began their preparation for the new season.
2010 Public Examination Results
Headlines: 23% A* at A-Level; 36% A* at GCSE; full results and press coverage here.
News from Ladakh
Mrs Saywack reports from a recent visit to the GTC Monastic School in Ladakh.
Key events
Chapel Choir: Welcome Service in the Cathedral for all new pupils and parents. Followed by refreshments in the Refectory
Sunday, 12 September 2010
Lower School: Norfolk Children's Book Centre talk followed by Parents' Drinks evening, finishes 9.00 pm
Tuesday, 14 September 2010
PTA Committee Meeting (16 The Close)
Wednesday, 15 September 2010
Newsletters
Lower School Weekly Newsletter
Lower School Trinity Term Weekly News (week 10)
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School calendar
10 September 2010
Linz Exchange students return home
10 September 2010 08:45
Lower School: Opro dental guard fittings
10 September 2010 09:00
Senior School: Opro dental guard fittings
Term dates 10-11
Michaelmas term
Starts Mon 6 September, 2010
Half term: Thur 21 Oct - Sun 31 Oct, 2010
Finishes Fri 17 Dec, 2010
Lent term
Starts Tue 11 Jan, 2011
Half term: Sat 19 Feb - Sun 27 Feb, 2011
Finishes Fri 1 Apr, 2011
Trinity term
Starts Tue 26 Apr, 2011
Half term: Sat 28 May - Mon 6 Jun, 2011
Finishes Fri 8 July, 2011
Sports results
Norwich School vs MCC
Wednesday, 30 June 2010
Losing the toss, being asked to field first and then finding ourselves leaking runs at almost 8 an over was not the best of starts. However, after Sam Plater got the first wicket, gradually, through determined, consistent bowling and some good ground fielding, the run rate decreased to 5 an over by lunch. After the break, due to more accurate bowling, the MCC struggled to accelerate as they would have liked and declared their innings at 244/3.
Best bowling performances: Lasith Ranasinghe - 8 overs 2 maidens 1 for 23, and Harry Bamber - 7 overs 1 for 25.
Knowing there was still plenty of time left in the day, James Hooper (18 runs) and Will Bryan (23 runs) negotiated the time until tea for the loss of only one wicket. Matthew Plater (26 runs) carried on the good work before the MCC struck back, reducing the School to 104/4. Will Jones (56 runs) and Will Kennard (26 runs) set to work on rebuilding the innings and steadily accelerated in a fine stand of 86 before both being dismissed in quick succession. It was left to Tom Randon (30*) and Harry Bamber (18*) to finish the job, playing some delightful strokes along the way.
Norwich School won by 4 wickets with 8 balls remaining in the day.
Brooke
Housemaster and Tutors
| Housemaster | GM Downes |
|---|---|
| U6 | A Fullwood / MsNJRavenscroft |
| L6 | Miss SA Chuter / Miss ME Ling |
| U5 | D Whatley |
| M5 | C Cole |
| L5 | Miss VJ Turner |
| U4 | JER Waite |
| L4-1 | AL Fisher |
| Support of Co-Education | |
| Senior Mistress | Mrs NJ Hill |
BROOKE HOUSE
takes its name from the infamous ON Sir James Brooke, the Rajah of Sarawak. He attended the School from 1815 and went on to carve out a career in the army. After an injury cut short this line of work, he used a substantial inheritance to buy a boat and sail to Borneo. Here he exerted his power and ruled over Sarawak for 27 years. He was a controversial figure and his diary makes for interesting and thought-provoking reading. Brooke House is a welcoming and inclusive body of tutors and pupils. Tutorials often focus on developing an awareness of the pupils place in wider society. Priorities include raising monies for the House charities and promoting more sustainable ways of living. Our House charities include the Matrix Project, an organisation dedicated to assisting those involved in the vice trade in Norwich, and Beht, an Indian NGO dedicated to helping disadvantaged children in India. Our Charity Committee devises fun and innovative fund raising ideas each year. There is also a strong emphasis on drama and music. Members of the House take part in an annual Performance Evening where a short play, music and dance performances take place. There is also strength in sport; success in individual and team sports is too numerous to list but in recent years a member of the House has become a professional footballer and there have also been national hockey players and sailors in our ranks. Brooke is a diverse House where all pupils feel relaxed and confident enough to express themselves.
Graham Downes, Housemaster
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