Rhubarb Issue 12: November 2023

ST EDWARD’S

FelixRoss (Tilly’s, 2013-2018)

Alicia made lifelong friends and learnt valuable skills whilst travelling the States and experiencing American culture – returning this summer as well. Alicia came back to School in September to share her experiences with current pupils, before embarking on her studies abroad in Argentina.

In June 2023, Felix, who has been described as an ‘indie-pop sensation’, released his second single ‘Hallelujah’.The single is available to stream on Spotify and was featured on BBC Introducing. Felix was the supporting act at Jake Bugg’s recent concert in Coventry in August this year. Ollie Lewis, from Bath Radio, commented that ‘Hallelujah’ was “sublime songwriting” with “an incredible voice”, and labelled Felix as “certainly one to watch”. At the time of writing we are looking forward to welcoming Felix, and the rest of his band including his brother Oscar (Tilly’s, 2014-2019) on guitar and Harry Power (Field House, 2014-2019) on bass, back to Teddies as a headlining act.

Charlie Scales (Cooper Lodge, 2017-2022)

OSE NEWS

Charlie has recently completed a course with the Jacques Lecoq school in Paris and has been offered a place on a three-year BA in Musical Theatre at Italia Conti. Congratulations Charlie!

Isabel Llabres Diaz (Corfe, 2017-2022)

After completing the Gap Year Programme at Leander Rowing Club, Isabel embarked on her studies at Harvard University this August. Isabel will be studying Neuroscience, Psychology, and Astrophysics amongst other subjects! Isabel is an accomplished rower, and during her gap year completed work experience with Junior Rowing News as an opinion writer. Isabel will be continuing to trial for GB Rowing, alongside her studies in America. Max Maddox & Rory M c Donnell (Apsley, 2018-2023) In August 2023, Max and Rory embarked on a cycle across Europe, from Milan to Amsterdam, raising money for The

Armela Lasku (Jubilee, 2013-2018) Congratulations to Armela, who graduated from Oxford University last summer having read Law at Corpus Christi College. Armela is

now studying the Bar Practice Course (BPC LLM) in order to pursue a career at the Bar of England and Wales. She was awarded two scholarships from the Inner Temple (an Exhibition Scholarship and Duke of Edinburgh Award) as well as an Advocacy Scholarship from The University of Law.

Brain Charity which provides support to those living with neurological

OscarRoss (Tilly’s, 2014-2019)

conditions.They raised £4,000 – amassive achievement. Well done Max andRory!

It was great to see more musical releases from the Ross family this

year, as Oscar released his single ‘Who can I give my heart to’.The single is available to stream on Spotify, and features album artwork by current pupil Matilda Ross. Alicia Bouaziz

Omar Termanini (Segar’s, 2018-2023) Elombe Case (Cowell’s, 2021-2023)

(Oakthorpe, 2015-2020)

Last summer, Alicia had a wonderful experience when she worked abroad at an American summer camp.

Recent leavers Omar and Elombe were working hard this year not just on their exams but also on a new music release! ‘Tracing it back’ is now available to stream on Spotify – we look forward to more releases in the future.

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