House Events

The year started with the annual Leckhampton Hill Clan Walk which allowed us to get to know the new Third form. We also had our first House Darts Tournament. Numerous rounds led to an exhilarating final between Oscar M and Charlie H. Both finalists gave a phenomenal show with Oscar M eventually crowned this year’s champion. The whole event was live streamed to Boyne’s Instagram page. BoyneFest was a night which will not be forgotten. Sadly, the rain forced us out of our home turf and into Big C, but the crowd was no less impressive. The night started with a mostly home-grown Boyne band of Milan T, Will S and Hugh N taking to the stage. This was closely followed by DJ Will T playing all the classics and finally, for the second year in a row, DJ Freddie H energising the crowd. In the summer once the sun had started to filter through, we saw the return of our NFL Super Bowl Sunday. The tournament included a live draft to four teams: Saints, Raiders, Chiefs and Lions. The day saw many nail-biting moments but the one which got us all on the edge of our seats was the slightly controversial, late touchdown from Bosco C which shook up the results to let the Lions take home the coveted Vince Lombardi Trophy for another year.

Charity

This year Boyne continued its long standing support for the James Hopkins Trust. We had numerous events throughout the year but the Parent and Son Padel Tournament at Elkstone Studio was a highlight. Pairs of parents and their children came together to support a great cause all while having a great time.

Academic

It was another great year for Boyne’s academia. We had a number of scholars join the Third Form and Sixth Form. Across all year groups we have seen various Olympiad and UKMT results with Will T, Liam T, Michael W and Hugh N obtaining UKMT awards and Rory S obtaining a Silver in the Chemistry Olympiad. Boyne academic owl ties were also awarded to Rory S and Liam T. Academic Full Colours were awarded to Rory H.

Sport

Boyne’s sporting achievements were remarkable this year. From rugby to basketball, Boyne has shown grit and dedication. Charlie H, Finn T and David G all made the 1st rugby team while Oscar M, Hector M and Freddie B made the 1st XI cricket team. Under the leadership of Freddie M as Head of Sport, Boyne senior boys excelled into the finals for rugby House
Pots however after a tough final took home second place. The junior teams followed suit and consistently all made House Pots finals. Boyne came second in both tennis and basketball House Pots. Other notable achievements come from Finn T who was selected for the Bath U18s rugby squad.

Drama & Music

With Queen’s and College Lawn, we took part in a joint House Play of Grimm’s Fairy Tales. The play promised and very much delivered on an evening of camaraderie, comedy and captivating entertainment. Among some superb acting, the audience was also treated to our very own David G dressed as Rapunzel, a group of squawking pigeons, a few donkeys and finally Freddie the Frog. Elliot B was awarded his Drama Full Colours for continued dedication to Drama. We also felt the pain of yet another robbery of not taking home the House Singing trophy. Despite being named the ‘People’s Champions’ by pretty much everyone, Boyne failed to place this year. Hopefully, this year will prove to be more fruitful and we will finally get the long overdue win. William T received his Music Half Colours.

Farewells & Thank Yous

As painful as it is, we also have had to say goodbye to some of the House’s greatest members. This started with Mrs Inger Bourne. The title of Matron can’t truly depict how much she meant to Boyne. Whether she was cooking bacon for Upper College on a cold Saturday morning, having a weekly catch- up with almost all the boys or giving her many pearls of wisdom, Inger had so much dedication, passion, enthusiasm and kindness. We wish her the best in her new job as Head of Pupil Welfare at Balcarras School. We also say goodbye to Resident Tutor Mr Johnson. As a key member of the Boyne community, he was always laughing with the House. The boys will miss him, especially his ‘penthouse’ takeaways. We also sadly say goodbye to Mr Greenhill. Having joined with Mr Johnson as a Resident Tutor and Tutor for Boyne’s Fourth Form he didn’t have an easy task, however, there was never a day when he couldn’t help. He has been a strong supporter of many of the Boyne boys, and we wish him the best in his next job. As always, we also sadly have to say goodbye to the departing Upper Sixth. With Milan T as Head of House, Will S as Deputy Head of House, Angus C as Head of Sweat, George D as Head Boy and Freddie H as a College Prefect it has been a very strong year. Charlie H is the new Head of House hoping to bring enthusiasm and new ideas.

Speech Day Prizes

Lower College
Attainment: Liam T
Hannam Clark Orchestra: Michael W Wilson Diploma (Platinum): Liam T

Upper College
Endeavour: William S
Physics: Rory S
Allen Divinity: Victor L-S
Head’s Award For Outstanding Commitment: Freddie H
Marcan Prize for Music:
William S, Milan T

Shield Winners!
We are proud to say that our Upper College also won the Marsden Shield for boys’ House academic achievement.

House Editor: Rory S