News » April 2010


First Match of the Season

Thursday 22nd April 2010

Who could have asked for better conditions for the first cricket match of the season for the boys at Aldwickbury School? The 1st XI and Colts A played their way into the season against Lochinver House. Balls were bowled, wickets taken and runs scored it was great to see the boys enjoying playing this wonderful summer sport. Even the spectators were taken by surprise by the sunshine. Most arrived… read more

Hitting the Right Notes

Monday 19th April 2010

Associated Board Results
 
All candidates in the examinations held in March achieved at least a pass mark, with 16 gaining Merit or Distinction. Since September, 55 boys have passed Grade examinations, and a further 11 have taken their Preparatory tests. Particular congratuations go to our successful Grade 5 candidates: Ben  (trumpet and theory), Leo (trombone), Freddie  (theory) and Declan (trombone and theory).

Music continues to thrive at… read more

An explosive start to the term…..

Monday 19th April 2010

 

Term will start with a few boys staying on holiday, apparently unable to get back because of the closure of air space! We also have a few staff that have been forced to extend their holidays. However, the rest of us are looking forward to starting the Summer Term with a bang!

 

Whilst for some the problems caused by the erupting volcano in Iceland has been a real worry, for the Common Entrance… read more

Aldwickbury and its Trees

Saturday 17th April 2010

Everyone who enters the grounds at Aldwickbury always comments on the beautiful grounds and on the magnificent trees on site. We have to thank the past owners of Aldwickbury for these trees we take for granted.  Alfred Loder who had bought the house by the 1891 census was “one of t he generations of Loders re

I watched with sadness as one of the… read more