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by onewestguncopse
Tue May 26, 2015 12:01 pm
Forum: Parents - Past, Present & Future
Topic: knitted Housey frog
Replies: 8
Views: 6298

Re: knitted Housey frog

The Grecians Club still exists but is now open to all Sixth Form. I suspect when the new building appears it will be renamed to make it a more inclusive space. Not sure but I do know the pupils are involved in the planning process, so hopefully their ideas will be incorporated into the architects pl...
by onewestguncopse
Mon May 25, 2015 11:04 am
Forum: Parents - Past, Present & Future
Topic: knitted Housey frog
Replies: 8
Views: 6298

Re: knitted Housey frog

Most of the tuck is now bought in House (most Houses sell it for a small profit and I know one House that bought a new TV with the profits) or in Sainsbury's - the pupils go into town for more often these days. The Old Shop was popular but gone for good I suspect. There is a place for a School Shop ...
by onewestguncopse
Mon May 25, 2015 10:54 am
Forum: Stories, Reminiscing & Teacher/Pupil Memories
Topic: Last night antics
Replies: 39
Views: 23941

Re: Last night antics

Very quiet night now - thank God! I remember a bonfire in the Quad in my early years. Those days are long gone and I don't think you will find many staff who mourn!
by onewestguncopse
Mon May 25, 2015 10:50 am
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: Congratulations To Joe Launchbury
Replies: 111
Views: 67660

Re: Congratulations To Joe Launchbury

Tipped to be an England Captain and one of only 4 players considered world class in the current squad - by a pundit in the Times whose name escapes me. Has CH ever had an England Captain in any mainstream sport - by that I mean Cricket, Football, Rugby, Hockey or Netball. We are National Champions i...
by onewestguncopse
Mon May 25, 2015 10:46 am
Forum: Parents - Past, Present & Future
Topic: Murder Mystery at CH - now raising funds for Cool Earth
Replies: 5
Views: 6033

Re: Murder Mystery at CH - now raising funds for Cool Earth

It is a good book, set in CH and as such has an appeal to anyone who has been here as a pupil or member of staff. I would recommend it.
by onewestguncopse
Fri Feb 27, 2015 2:25 pm
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: Victoria Cross for Old Blue
Replies: 10
Views: 4397

Re: Victoria Cross for Old Blue

Yes - the very same. I suspect he will feature prominantly in the next edition of the Old Blue.
by onewestguncopse
Thu Feb 26, 2015 10:02 am
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: Victoria Cross for Old Blue
Replies: 10
Views: 4397

Victoria Cross for Old Blue

Recent Old Blue, Josh Leakey - Th A and Grecians West, has been awarded the VC. He appears on the front page of most papers today.
by onewestguncopse
Tue Aug 26, 2014 6:21 pm
Forum: Parents - Past, Present & Future
Topic: New Parent- labels on personal items.
Replies: 4
Views: 4129

Re: New Parent- labels on personal items.

You say DS - you do know that LHA is a girl's house?
by onewestguncopse
Tue Aug 26, 2014 6:20 pm
Forum: Parents - Past, Present & Future
Topic: New Parent- labels on personal items.
Replies: 4
Views: 4129

Re: New Parent- labels on personal items.

I doubt anyone will mind - as long as the number is correct.
by onewestguncopse
Sat Apr 26, 2014 7:24 am
Forum: General Chat - Non CH
Topic: Mallett's Mallet
Replies: 32963
Views: 3663458

Re: Mallett's Mallet

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by onewestguncopse
Sat Jan 04, 2014 1:52 pm
Forum: Parents - Past, Present & Future
Topic: New girl- advice?
Replies: 1
Views: 3638

Re: New girl- advice?

Hi, I'm a girl currently in year 9 in a state school in south Manchester. I'm hoping to attend Christ's Hospital at 16+ and will be (hopefully) applying to Oxbridge. Could any current parents/pupils give me an inside view? Specifically: What type of room is offered to a Dep? I know it's study bedro...
by onewestguncopse
Sat Dec 21, 2013 10:14 am
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: What Doesn't Happen At CH These Days?
Replies: 118
Views: 52844

Re: What Doesn't Happen At CH These Days?

They do still use Latin phrases. Most of the old Housey slang has died out now but some still remains.
by onewestguncopse
Thu Dec 19, 2013 12:24 pm
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: SPECIAL NEEDS AT CH
Replies: 22
Views: 8501

Re: SPECIAL NEEDS AT CH

It would depend on a number of factors, including whether you are a potential Day pupil or boarder. I recommend in the first instance, contact the Learning Support Team at the school who would be far better placed to discuss your potential application than anyone else. They can be contacted at the s...
by onewestguncopse
Mon Apr 22, 2013 10:04 am
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: Letter writing
Replies: 14
Views: 4378

Re: Letter writing

Not specifically (as far as I know). I think most learn by virtue of the fact that they use computers. I can touch type to an extent, simply through practice. The earlier they use laptops etc - the quicker they will become.
by onewestguncopse
Sun Apr 21, 2013 8:52 pm
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: Lunch parade times
Replies: 8
Views: 3266

Re: Lunch parade times

Can anyone tell me when the first band parade took place and what possessed the school to introduce it? I am thinking about doing a feature in the Blue about CH traditions and their origins. If anyone out there would like to help in its construction, do let me know.

Thanks