Rhubarb Issue 12: November 2023

ST EDWARD’S

Jess Davenport (Jubilee, 2012-2014)

Flora shared with us 10 things she has learnt through her training: 1. 15 km is a long way 2. Jelly Babies are your best friend 3. Geese are not your best friend and will hiss as you run past 4. 25 km is an even longer way 5. Do not run in a heatwave 6. London is a beautiful city to run through 7. 30 km is even further 8. A month can go very fast when you are training 9. 42 km is a very very very long way 10. Running 42 km for The Mulberry Bush makes each step a little easier. Dina Nagapetyants (Oakthorpe, 2010-2015) Dina returned to St Edward’s to speak to the Lower Sixth Historians about her experience reading History at university. Dina studied at LSE, and explained the structure of courses to the pupils as well as how the skills gained through humanities courses are transferable to a wide array of careers. Dina has

Current pupils were treated to a talk via Zoom from Jess, who is a diplomat in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and who is currently posted in Moscow. Jess studied History at UCL, and spoke to pupils about her university experience as well as offering career advice and an insight into her time in Russia so far. Fergus Cameron Watt (Field House, 2012-2017)

OSE NEWS

Congratulations to Fergus on his appointment at the end of last year as Special Adviser to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for the Cabinet Office.This followed a period working for the Prime

now graduated and now works as a sub-editor for publications including Harper's Bazaar and Elle .

Casper Sunley (Sing’s, 2011-2016)

Minister on his summer leadership campaigns.

In April 2023, Casper ran the London Marathon in aid of Prostate Cancer UK. Casper raised over £11,000 for the charity and completed the

WillIAM Webb (Kendall, 2012-2017) In September of this year, William Webb undertook the 'UTMB' (Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc) event, where he tackled the awe-inspiring 107-mile run around Mont Blanc, crossing through France, Italy, and Switzerland. Will completed the gruelling 107 miles in 38 hours and 51

marathon in 3hrs 45minutes, contributing to over £600,000 which was the most amount of funds raised for Prostate Cancer team in a London Marathon to date! It was a truly amazing achievement and very impressive that he took part in the Blenheim Triathlon less than two months later! FloraKing (Corfe, 2011-2016)

Will taking part in the UTMB

This summer, we were delighted to see Flora King taking part in the British Transplant Games in Coventry, competing in tennis, athletics and netball.

minutes, conquering an elevation gain of 10,015 meters, all on absolutely zero hours of sleep.A mammoth achievement – well done Will. Harry Woodall (Tilly’s, 2013-2018) Congratulations to Harry, who became a Detective with the Metropolitan Police this year. Harry applied through the highly competitive fast-track process – well done Harry, and we wish you all the best with your career.

As well as competing here in the UK, Flora also went to the World Transplant Games in Perth earlier this year to take part in the international competition alongside other transplant recipients. In Perth, Flora won five gold medals in tennis (singles and doubles), the cricket ball throw, squash and javelin. It is such an achievement to be competing on an international level, and raising awareness of organ donation and transplants at the same time. Huge congratulations, Flora.

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