Start of term assembly

A new term began yesterday at Plymouth College.  The students congregated together for the first time in 2017 at Mutley Baptist Church.

The Headmaster warmly welcomed the students, imparting a strong message for the new term and the year ahead - ours is a school of exceptional educational standing, but also we are a school of remarkable spirit.  By practicing tolerance, respect and working together we become stronger.  Together we can achieve anything.

Achievement in various forms is recognised and celebrated.  Many congratulations to the following students:

Senior Colours

Year 11 half colours

Max Symes

Nichols Dwornikowski

Dizzy Leman

Ben Andrews

Thalia Tzokas

Lower Sixth full colours

George Asquith

Hannah Chatfield

Upper Sixth full colours

Philly Deacon

Genny Mackenzie-Hammond

Junior Colours

Year 10

Emma Andrews, recognised for her participation and achievement within Girls’ sports – Hockey and Netball, Duke of Edinburgh, Fencing and being an exemplary role model.

Sam Mills-Shute, for participation and achievement in Boys’ sports – Rugby, Hockey, Cricket, Cross Country.  His involvement within the CCF and for being an exemplary role model.

Alexander Rose, for his involvement within the CCF and his involvement with Rugby and Cricket and also his standing as an exemplary role model.

Iona Brockie, for her involvement in Drama, Music, Fencing, Duke of Edinburgh and her standing as an exemplary role model.

Tallulah Bryson, for her involvement with Duke of Edinburgh, Girls’ sports – Hockey (first team this term), Music and for being an exemplary role model.

Peter Colam, for his involvement in Boys’ sport – Rugby Captain U15s, Duke of Edinburgh and also for being an exemplary role model.

Lucy Armitage, for her elite swimming and for being an exemplary role model.

Talia Sullivan, for her involvement in girls’ sports – Hockey, Netball, Ten Tors, Drama, Art and photography and for being a positive role model.

Year 9

Eliot Hamilton - Eliot has excelled in many areas of the school. Despite being only in Year 8, Eliot became a regular representative for the First X1 Cricket team last year, also showing exceptional leadership captaining the U14s Cricket team. He is a significant contributor in Rugby and Hockey and has recently represented the South West Schools’ Football team with merit.

George Barnes - The outstanding application and exceptional commitment George shows towards Performing Arts, whether through singing in the school choir, playing the guitar or acting, coupled with his prowess on the Rugby, Cricket and Hockey pitches sees George to be a worthy recipient of junior colours.

Zoë Lancaster – Zoë always gives her all in every aspect of school life.  Zoë is described by her Hockey coaches as not only having high levels of technical application, but that she is equally ‘reliable, helpful and an example to her peers’.  Zoë makes a significant contribution to the musical life of the college.  She is a member of the school choir and has also appeared as a soloist at the Autumn Vocal Evening.  Zoë also plays violin in both the main orchestra and the string ensemble.

Charlotte Harris – In a relatively short period of time Charlotte has made a significant impact at Plymouth College.  Charlotte makes meaningful contributions in many areas of school life including representing the Hockey team at both U14 and U15 level, the school Netball team and Charlotte is also a regular contributor to the ‘Council of the WHYS’.  Charlotte also makes a valued contribution to the school choir as well as playing violin in the main orchestra.

Lana Broekhoven – Lana has become a valued contributor of the Year 9 Social committee.  Lana has shown excellent conduct and attitude both in and outside of the swimming pool.

Junior House Captains

Chaytors

Ella Bean

Jessica Burke

Peter Colam

Harris Habib

Dales

Adam Talbott

Tallulah Bryson

Palmers

Alex Rose

Chris Harris

Gabby Williams

Emma Andrews

Sargents

Morwenna Dunstan

Mo Olugbode

Alasdair Lambie

Sam Mills-Shute

Sport Captains

Hockey – Toby Farley

Netball – Felicity James

Football – Saul Auty

Recent Sporting Achievements

Rugby – Thom Leman, selection for Independent School Lambs South West Team.

Diving – Victoria Vincent, 7 Nations Champion on 1m and 3m springboard, also Junior European Champion on Platform.

Alfie Brown – National Schools Intermediate Champion on 3m springboard.

Pentathlon/Fencing -  Ben Andrews, selected for U16 European Cadet Fencing Championships.