Though for a long time now our house has been trying to rid itself of a reputation of troublemakers, left to us- by some-of our less desirable predecessors, I think we have at last gained respectability in the school some we could mention, but we are on the right road at least.

In the last year the change which is most pleasing has been from the apathic approach to the male interested and active view of life.

This is best illustrated by the lack of people found watching-television at night. A varied taste in pastimes has now grown up ranging from, the night fishing of Nigel Wilson to the all day jamming sessions of Nick Collins, Vic Nicholls and Keith Young, and the piano lessons of Steve Roberts to the new action packed craze of skate boarding, so popular with the third year. Even the less athletic members come out for the weekly game of football and seem to gain from it.

In the inter-house sports we acquitted ourselves well, where the spirit in which everyone played was an important factor. The junior rugby team is a good example of this, and Dave O'Hara's tackling of Haddow of Marlborough reminded most of the battle between David and Goliath. Also praise must go the the group of sportsmen that turned up in all the sports competitions, whether they knew how to play or not, such as Barry Pryor, Carl McConchie, Joe Hindle, Tim Lang, Ian Trebble, Mike Jackson and Tony Marsh.

Normally the sixth formers receive little or no thanks, so a special mention must be made of Paul Jones, Mark Armitage, Clive Mortimer and Rich Trebble, for the hard work they put in around the house and on. the game field.

And, of course, yet again thanks again to Mrs Haig and Mr and Mrs Acheson, without whom all would not be possible.

Dave Armitage