House Events

It was, as always, a full-on year in Leconfield. In the Autumn Term we took part in the annual paintballing at Combat Splat. This was a great way to form bonds in the new year and many paint covered smiles emerged from the battlefield after a long day. We then quickly immersed ourselves in the College Fun Run which saw all the boys particularly enjoying the ‘slip n slide’ and delicious roast afterwards. The boys then tested their athletic skills in Ninja Warrior along with a few other Houses. The House then took to the dry ski slopes where boys were seen tubing, skiing, and tumbling down the course in a show of exceptional skill. Many thanks from the entire House go to our excellent Resident Tutor Mrs O’Malley who has organised beloved Anchor Nights every Thursday ranging from inter-year football tournaments to ‘snowball’ fights in the Common Room.

Charity

Charity initiatives this year have been resoundingly successful. This year we raised money for both the Bethany Joy orphanage in Nairobi and the British Heart Foundation. Charitable highlights were Mr Evans’ unforgettable Movember moustache, the adored Leconfield Tennis Tournament, the exciting Leconfield Casino Night, and the ambitious 1866 Challenge where the boys of the House all worked together to cycle, row, run, and even ski a combined total of 1,866km.

Academic

Our many triumphs included the Hart Shield won by our Lower College while George T won the Adams Prize for greatest improvement from GCSEs to A Level and Ed C won the Sports Science Award for Lower Sixth. Harry H was this year’s recipient of the Snell Cup for most promising sportsman in Leconfield’s Lower College and Fred D received the Housemaster’s Cup for most improved academically since joining. Finn C was awarded his Anchor Tie at Speech Day for achieving an extraordinary 4.36 average ATL over the five years he’s been at College. Academic Full Colours were awarded to River H and Max C and Half Colours were awarded to Aaden C, Adam KJ, Ed C, Curtis P, Jerry C and Fred D.

Drama and Music

Leconfield has had an excellent year of music and drama. Oliver B gave an excellent performance as the lead in College’s riveting production of Orwell’s 1984. We then had the Scholars’ Play which saw Finn C and Matthieu VS perform in Dickens’ Great Expectations. Musical talent in Leconfield continues to be outstanding with Felix W, Oleg K, Finn C and Curtis P representing the House brilliantly in the Cheltenham Jazz Festival as part of JIG. JIG members also gave a wonderful performance in both the College Cabaret Night and the annual Variety Show. Last but not least, Oleg K also led his band to perform at BoyneFest; undoubtedly the highlight of the evening. Curtis P received his Music Full Colours.

Sport

This year has been a triumphant year for sporting achievements. We took home the senior football House Pots in a nail-biting win against Newick House. Archie W, who played in goal, said that ‘it was the chemistry of the team that finally brought home the well-deserved trophy’. On the hockey pitches, Leconfield was also brilliant with our senior team narrowly losing the final to secure second place. Our juniors were also excellent in sports winning the junior rugby House Pots, further adding to the House accolades. The juniors also performed strongly on the river with Joshua W, Sam A, Max W, Thomas B-D, and their cox Ronan D bringing home Silver for Leconfield. Congratulations also go to Ed C for his rugby scholarship with Sport USA.

Farewells and Thank Yous

As the year comes to a close, we regretfully say goodbye to our Head of House George S. George has been a bastion of support for the boys and the staff and will be missed. He said: ‘It has been wonderful working on leadership and helping out the House. It has really pushed me out my comfort zone, but I am grateful for the experience. I am proud and reassured to leave the House in the hands of our next Head of House, Jim W, who will undoubtedly lead the House brilliantly.’ A special farewell must be given to our Resident Tutor Mr Diamond who is leaving us for a new job at Mill Hill as Head of Cricket. Mr Diamond has been a dynamic, fun, and respected presence in the House for the last five years. From weekends to House trips, Mr Diamond has done an incredible amount for us and will be truly missed by everyone. We would also like to wish Tutor Mrs Ward well as she goes on maternity leave. At the end of the year, a big thank you must be said to our Matrons, Mrs Groves and Mrs Booth, our other Resident Tutor Mrs O’Malley, Mr and Mrs Evans, and all of the wonderful tutors that assist in House. Thank you for the support, care, and energy that you all bring to Leconfield. Finally, thanks go to our Houseman Rob and Housekeepers Agnes, Emilia and Adrienne, who expertly manage to make Leconfield look like it doesn’t have more than 70 teenage boys living here.

Speech Day Prizes

Lower College
Attainment: Henry B, Jerry C Foundation Project
Qualification: Anirudh L
Wilson Diploma (Platinum): Ronan D, Anirudh L

Upper College
Endeavour: Finn C
Computer Science: Aaden C
Sports Science: Ed C
Davenport Drama Award: Finn C
Adams Prize: George T
Cheltonian Endowment Trust Prize Classical Civilisation: Sebastian T

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

House Editor: River H