Head's Newsletter 2 March 2018

In addition, they enjoyed a fantastic Dim Sum lunch which served as a useful and interesting introduction to Chinese table manners. They also got to try bubble tea and some delicious cakes in the afternoon. This was a really enjoyable experience for all involved and my thanks go to Mrs Thompson for organising the trip and giving the students this opportunity.

been beaten by Vincent Trieu (Darwin Wilberforce) in the pool stages - he came back to win all his remaining games, including an exciting final against Vincent. Raleigh narrowly won the senior tournament beating Livingstone into second place. Kingsley Montgomery did just enough to win the overall chess trophy (due to very strong results in the Year 7 to Year 11 competitions) with Churchill Gordon in second place.

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS In further exciting news, our boys won their match (4-2) against a very strong KCJS Wimbledon Team, booking themselves a spot against Hampton or Reigate in this region’s final. The country is split into 14 regions, so to have reached the final they are (speculatively) amongst the strongest 28 teams in the country. A phenomenal achievement to have reached considering this is the first time in over a decade that Tiffin have entered a team.

SENIOR HOUSE CHESS On 23rd January, while the Sports Hall was buzzing with the noise of the Year 9 Parents Consultation, the Main Hall was captivated by the hush of the Senior House Chess Competition. An excellent turn out saw 47 boys competing for the coveted Senior House Chess Trophy in an intense 2 hour tournament. Each boy participated in five matches with 10 minutes on each clock. On board one Henry Maxwell (Turing Nightingale) was the victor - despite having