Finningley's success in 1977 can be attributed to a great extent to the assistance and encouragement given by both staff and prefects. We have been fortunate to have the luxury of three married Assistant Housemasters and we thank them for their interest in House matters. The House ran very smoothly due to the efforts of Clive Jollands (Head), Kevin Guy, Doug McEwen, and Keith Temlett. We congratulate Clive Jollands on winning the Edwin Henwood Trophy for Eeadership an award he richly deserves. We said farewell this year to one of our faithful African Maids, Kathryn,who after thirty eight years of devoted service to Einningley, has decided she should retire. The House presented her with a sum of money as a token of appreciation. Einningley excelled in both the Academic and Sporting Fields this year. The Parkes Inter-House Scholastic Trophy was won by Einningley and we congratulate M.D. Bentley on being Dux and on winning a Silver Medal in the Mathematics Olympiad. Both he and D.Quested gained Academic Honours while C. Jollands and D. Matley were awarded Academic colours. Two Einningley boys were finalists in the George McEeod Memorial Essay Competition, D. Matley tying as joint winner. D. Quested was a finalist in the Youth Science Week and in 5th Form, J. Schneeberger and B. Craig were awarded Academic Colours. It is however in the sporting field that we achieved most success. C. Jollands was captain of Rugby,Swimming, and Waterpolo and it was in Waterpolo that he represen ted Natal Schools. He was awarded Honours. We were again placed last in the Swimming Gala but made up for it in the Inter-House Athletic Competition. Besides winning the Competition, we won many team and individual trophies, for example, those for the Standards, the Relays, and Tug of War. B. Craig and R. Van Loo received Honours for representing Natal Schoolsand we pay tribute especially to R. Van Eoo who represented, with success, the Natal Senior Athletic Team. In fact, he broke not only Junior records but also Senior. This outstanding athlete was voted Sportsman of the Year- a remark able achievement for a 5th Former. To add to his success, R. Van Eoo represented the S.A. Schools Fencing Team and was placed 10th in the Championships held in Israel. We congratulate B. Shuker on his selection for the Natal Schools B Squash Team and we note among the juniors the soiccesses of D. Thiselton (Squash), B. Logan (Tennis) and J. Brooker (Cricket). N. Maritz represented the S.A. Schools Polo Team which toured Rhodesia and won the series. Einningley boys also made considerable contribution to the Team Games Einningley won the Inter-House Seven-a-side Rugby Tournament, the Inter-House Cricket Competition and the Hulett Salver for participa tion in cricket. We congratulate K. Temlett, Captain of Cricket;P. Pearse, Captain of Hockey, Natal Schools Hockey and Honours for Hockey and Cricket; M. Logan, Honours for Cricket. To those who leave we say, thanks for the memory, best wishes for the future. HOUSE REPORTS Finningley R.D. Blamey This year we welcomed many new faces to the House. Mr M.A. Thistleton kindly offered to do duty for the first term, after which he left us to attend to school squash. Mr K. Fish changed loyalties from another place to do duty in the House,staying for the whole year. At the beginning of the second term, Mr P. Taylor and his family came to Kearsney, he having taught in Rhodesia;we were pleased to welcome him to Gillingham. After many years of service in the House, we saw Mr R. Eamplough, his wife and children leave us, and into their flat at the end of the sixth form wing we welcomed Mr W. Schuman and his family. Mrs M.C. Burrows retired to her home at Hilton in the middle of this year, and in her place we welcomed Mrs Walshe. Unfortunately, however, the.House was saddened to learn of the death of Mrs F. Jeffreys who saw many years of service as matron;to her family and friends we extend our sincere sympathy. The House's full and active participation in all the school's activities was the direct result of an atmosphere of co-operation and friendliness that prevailed at all levels. Juniors, seniors and staff always gave their utmost in maintaining this spirit which certainly brought many successful and encouraging results. From the first school sport ing function, the Inter-House Swimming Gala,Gillingham clinched an easy victory over Gillingham 15
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