House Events

This year Chandos has been full of exciting activities spanning sport, socials, charity, and tons of recreational fun. As per Chandos’ annual tradition we had the House family inflatable race with team ‘Princess Tiana’ winning. In House there has been lots of baking and cooking, with Third Form doing a Sushi Workshop in House, weekends with lots of s’mores at the firepit, and the baking of banana muffins with Mrs Howard’s delicious secret recipe. Chandos also set up an official Instagram this year, the highlight being the ‘Advent Interviews’ hosted by Upper Sixth and staff. Other activities have included sard-making, bowling and roller-skating.

Charity

Chandos has made significant contributions to charity, supporting causes close to our hearts. Our House charity was Linc, a local charity dedicated to help patients with blood cancer. To fund raise, we organised a ‘Royal Regatta’ in which the girls collectively swam the English Channel. Additionally, we raised funds for Sue Ryder, which also helps cancer patients. Our Upper Sixth showed remarkable spirit by participating in the Big Dip event for Sue Ryder, bravely plunging into a freezing pool on a winter morning. Despite the cold, the event was filled with fun and enthusiasm. Other charities supported by Chandos girls included Firefly International, Music into Care, Marie Curie and the Wales Marcos charity.

Academic

The achievements of the girls have been outstanding. Ellie L won ‘Best in College’ for Biology, Zoe C received her MFL Tie, Linda C won first place for her documentary about Show Jumping, and 17 girls across year groups received awards at Speech Day. Chandos won Upper College Society’s Model UN event representing Yemen on the topic of ‘Conflict in the Red Sea’ and the House’s Scholars partook in a mock University Challenge. On top of this many of the girls took part in co- curricular activities such as essay writing competitions for Geography and Classics, STEM Olympiads, Mini MBAs, and presentations in College’s societies (Science, TPE, Morley, and Classics). Lastly, the House is proud to announce that the House has five Prefects next year: Claudia N, Lucille K, Thea M, Zoe C, and Iona D. Academic Full Colours were awarded to Claudia N and Half Colours were awarded to Liora B, Linda C, Kimmy K, Prang S, Tiffany Y, Alvina C, Ellen Y, Zoe C, Isabel C, Ella C-B and Emelie S.

Sport

Chandos has had a phenomenal year having excelled in various House Pots events. The juniors kicked off the year with impressive performances in both hockey and netball House Pots, securing the second place in both competitions. Chandos celebrated remarkable victories in badminton and cricket House Pots, where it was great to witness the exceptional team spirit and unwavering support from the girls. A significant triumph was our senior team’s outstanding performance in the swimming House Pots, where they secured a well-deserved victory. Our year has been marked by dedication and perseverance, reflected in several individual achievements. Sofia G has been shortlisted for the 2024 Pony and Junior European Championships and came third in the Compiegne CDI in the junior U18, which are remarkable achievements. Furthermore, our brilliant equestrians Fenella R, Tamara T and India T took part in the Royal Windsor Horse Show for CCF. Impressively, Zoe C, who competes for Wales lacrosse has been selected for the U20 world championship in 2024. It has also been fantastic to see some of our outstanding athletes be recognised with Full Colours: Lucy M for football and Erin D for hockey.

Drama and Music

There was a myriad of exhilarating performances this year. We had girls acting in the Scholars’ Play Great Expectations and taking 1984 to the stage. As for music the House is very proud of Daisy M for winning the Singing Competition as well as all the girls who showed their talents at lunchtime concerts or the annual Variety Show. A notable performance this year was our Head of House Alvina C who demonstrated her Chandos spirit in her incredibly accurate portrayal of Mrs P in the Prefect skit. The House has also been involved musically in charitable events with most notably Claudia N’s ‘Music into Care’ which was a programme that had pupils perform locally in care homes twice a term.

Farewells and Thank Yous

Alongside the incredible Upper Sixth leaving this year the House is also saying goodbye to our beloved Housemistress Mrs Poulain. Throughout her 10 years as Housemistress Mrs P has truly left her mark and without her it’s clear the House wouldn’t be the welcoming, caring, and fun environment that it is. The girls will always remember the kindness and immense care she showed us whether it was treating the House to pizzas, calming us down with her firm confidence in us, or simply one of her hugs. We are wishing her the best in her new pastoral position and are looking forward to what the next year will hold with the House welcoming Mr Henocq. Meanwhile we are already missing our Matron Sue Parker who left in November and thank her for the support she gave us. We miss her. We sadly said farewell too to Matrons Lucy Wakeman and Alice Knibbs. Thank you for all you have done for us.

Speech Day Prizes

Lower College
Attainment: Perlie M, Annie S, Astrid C, Isabel C
Endeavour: Tanya H Elmslie Theatre
Performance: Daisy M

Upper College
Endeavour: Thea M, Ella C-B
Hornsby French: Claudia N
German: Zoe C
History of Art: Iona D
Theology, Philosophy and Ethics: Emelie S
Ronald Marsden Classics: Lucy M
Marcan Prize for Music: Mollie C
Hannam Clark Orchestra Prize: Kimmy K
CCF Millenium Trophy: Nathalie F
The Gasson Cup: Kimmy K
The Cadbury Cup: Erin D
Cheltonian Endowment Trust Prizes
Design (Resistant Materials): Ottilie R
History: Doris W Psychology: Carrie H

Shield Winners!
We are proud to say that our Lower College also won The Robertson Shield for girls’ House academic achievement.
House Editors: Liora B, Iona D and Thea M