Hall and Fonthill win House Debating

A massive well done to Maddie and Sam who were crowned House debating Champions 2016.  After their superb win in the first round they were red hot favourites to win the competition and did not disappoint with their strong argument for why the Internet has NOT done more harm than good.

Sam and Maddie

Another week, another birthday!

On Sunday it was Antonio's 15th birthday and on Monday, Vlad also turned 15 so we celebrated with not one but two cakes!  As ever, the boys in the house enjoyed the wonderful creations.  HAPPY BIRTHDAY to room- mates Vlad and Antonio!

Weekend activities

Some of the boys took the opportunity to have a go at archery on Sunday.  Below you can see  Gustav, Coleman, Toby and Moto all taking aim.

After the archery activity, the sixth form boarders went into Bath to watch "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" before enjoying a meal at Nandos.  A massive thank you to Hall's very own Mr Chua for organising both of these events.

As Christmas gets closer there will be plenty of other trips and activities that the boys will be involved in so keep checking the blog to see photographs and news of the latest adventures they have had!

Happy Birthday Ben

It was Ben's 18th birthday on Friday and his family very kindly organised a cake that all of the boys could share.  As you can see from the picture below - lots of the boys were keen to help Ben celebrate his special day!

Senior House Rugby

Today saw the final day of house rugby and it was the seniors' turn.  We won our first match against Middle two tries to nil thanks to a try from year 11 prop Dominic and a well finished try from Hamish after some great work by Founder.  This set up a final match in which the boys just had to make sure they avoided defeat to Upper.  We won thanks to a solitary try from year 11 Fin which meant we were crowned Senior House Rugby champions again for the next 12 months.  Well Done to all of the boys who took part in the matches this week and particularly well done to the seniors.

The boys getting ready for their match against Middle

James dominates the lineout

Good ball from Jack

Competition against Upper in the lineout

The winners 2016

House Rugby

It is House rugby week with Middle House looking to retain the titles they won last year.  So far this week they have managed it!  But an excellent fight was put up by the year 9 boys today who comfortably beat Upper 26 - 12 in the first game before losing two tires to one against Middle in the decider. Yesterday the boys from year 10 met a similar fate beating Upper only to lose convincingly to Middle.  Well done to all of the boys who have taken part so far and fingers crossed the seniors can go one better on Thursday. 

House debating

Well done to Sam and Maddie who teamed up from Hall and Fonthill to win the first round of Debating by beating the Middle and Summerhill combined team.  The pair argued against the motion that "Money has ruined sport".  Tonight sees Henry and Uliana team up to see if the Hall and Fonthill team can win outright by beating Upper and School

Circuit of Bath Walk

The Hall House boarders in years 9 to 11 participated in the annual Circuit of Bath Walk in aid of the local hospice Julian House.  It was great for the boys to get out and walk parts of Bath they would not usually walk.  The weather threatened to rain but was actually very kind to them as you can see from the photographs below.

The boys with some of the girls from Summerhill House

Vlad struggling up the hill with Mykyta

A more comfortable assent form Antonio and the crew

Oscar and Vlad enjoying the fresh air and a conversation

Callum on top of the world!

Year 9 and 12 Camping Trip

Our boarders in year 9 and 12 were lucky enough to go camping this weekend. The trip arranged by Mr Davies and accompanied by other staff, was in the Forest of Dean and the boys had great fun  with the boarders from the other house. The weekend included a barbecue, singing around the camp fire, raft building and abseiling.  The boys all arrived home safely earlier today and were VERY tired!

Misha using his paddle as a guitar

Ben and Harry look on trying to decide how best to construct a raft that doesn't sink

The year 9 boys

WELCOME BACK!

It is great to see everyone back safe and sound and also we welcome our new boys to the house.  Everyone has settled in really well and I look forward to posting lots of pictures over the forthcoming weeks celebrating the boys achievements and giving details of weekend activities.


This weekend lots of boys participated in our block fixture of rugby matches against local rivals KES of which we won the majority of matches. Well done fellas!


Following on from that, I was thrilled to see so many of the boys involved in House Music on Sunday and this year WE WERE CROWNED CHAMPIONS!  The boys (along with the girls from Fonthill) gave a sterling rendition of the classic, "I'm a Believer" and the result was never in doubt.


Special mention should also go to Hugo, Tayo and Avyash who played drums, trumpet and guitar in the house ensemble group with their rendition of the Amy Winehouse version of "Valerie".  House Music was a great way to start the year and once again, well done to all who took part.

Tayo and Avyash as part of the ensemble

Our Head of House Indy leading the way with the handjive!

The boys form Hall and girls from Fonthill strut their stuff

House Music winners 2016

Art and Design exhibition

The Art and Design exhibition has been on since the grand opening on Saturday 2nd July.  It was great to see so many exhibits from the boys included and I was especially pleased to see that we had Gold and Silver award winners.  Below are some photographs of the boys' work.  Well done to everyone who was involved!

Misha's Gold award winning table

Tim's Silver award winning lamp

Ed's award winning lamp

Trip to Cotswold Water Park

Some of the boarders enjoyed a trip to Cotswold Water Park this Sunday. As you can see from below, Lico had great fun!

Latest news

The boys enjoyed a trip to Swindon last weekend to go trampolening and then spend some time at the Great Western factory outlet.  As you can see from the photographs below they had a great time.

There has been lots of news since the last post on this blog and I hope to add many more photographs over the next few days of the many events including the House Cross Country.

Freddy in the pink

The boys about to try and find Freddy!

Pos and Sabin working together to slam dunk

Bath Half 2016 - DONE

Well done to all of the Hall boys who completed in the Bath Half this year.  Some great times for everyone including the staff!!  Once we know the total amount of money raised, it will be posted on here but for now, enjoy looking through the photographs.

Ben leading the way

Gordon and Charlie (from Upper House)

Mr H feeling strong!

Our Head of House Tom looking very comfortable

Some of the Hall House finishers

Archery

This weekend the sun was shining and several of the boys (along with boarders from other houses) took the opportunity to have a go at some archery.  It looks like the challenge to hit the packet of Haribo sweets was successfully achieved by George!

Sabin prepares to fire...

Valentine's Dinner

On Wednesday 10th February, the Hall House boys hosted the annual Valentine's Dinner.  The amazing food was provided by the fantastic Catering Department and the boys were waiters and entertainers for the evening.  The evening was a great success with over £400 being raised for this year's chosen charity: Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital. 

Our top class restaurant with Anuj providing a bit of magic for the tables

Our top team of waiters