Rhubarb 2021

ST EDWARD’S

SCHOOL NEWS

COOPER LODGE T his term has been like no other, fizzing with joy and an abundance of energy; everyone has been involved in one thing or another.The day isn’t finished without a quick match of football after a productive prep session, or the sound of the piano resonating up the hall.The weekends tend to involve a busy Saturday evening, frequently spent socialising with other Houses or watching a film – usually with lots of delicious food to indulge in. Sundays are quieter in comparison, but that’s not to say the House doesn’t lack noise! The mixture of girls and boys adds a new dimension to the House – often involving healthy competition (especially when it comes to ‘Just Dance’!) More recently the Euros have brought everyone closer, with most members of the House sitting tensely on the sofas in anticipation of the results. Post-lockdown gelled everyone together more than ever, every evening the common rooms are filled with laughter and often some sort of card game – the biggest arguments are over who gets to use the chocolate spread first, or who gets the last biscuit in the tray, and there is always fierce competition over who is using the panini press. Shells can usually be found playing a round of table tennis in the foyer, with ‘around the world’ being a favourite.The Fourth Form can be found in the kitchen making pot noodles, whilst the Fifth Form are usually chasing after any spherically-shaped object. The Sixth Form are a tiny bit more reserved, but only by a very small margin! We are all looking forward to a less interrupted

K L everyone and to benefit as the regulations begin to ease. We have all really enjoyed making the most of the good weather, watching the cricket on a Saturday evening on Upper 1 and then coming back to House for a relaxed weekend with frequent trips to Summertown for ice cream. Miss Hamblin-Rooke’s Thursday night treats also never go amiss with Shake Away nights and cheese toasties.Tennis in the evening is also popular for the Lower School after prep, especially when the weather has been great.The Link as always continues to be a hive of activity, a place where the House can all mix together, laugh and discuss the day’s events.The highlight of the term had to be the Murder Mystery organised by Jen Ellis, involving several characters and Miss H-R pretending to be dead in the Link. Characters included Sir Link-a-Lot, Dr Doom Room and Colonel Corfe, and there were donuts for the winning team. corfe C orfe during the Summer Term has been filled with laughter and smiles, from Murder Mysteries to BBQs and games of Heads Up; it has been so nice to see

Ruby Freeland

term in September, and are excited to welcome the new Shells and Lower Sixth.

Lucy Draper

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