Netherwood Prize Day is a very special day in the school calendar, as it is the day when they celebrate the success of the school, and it was a very proud principal, Mr. D. Huw Morris, who informed the audience of the excellent results.
The results bode well for the future, particularly as September 2001 will see the introduction of Sixth Form studies at Netherwood, exciting times indeed.
Mr. Morris then introduced the guest speaker, Mr. John Stuart Roberts, who has recently retired to Saundersfoot after a distinguished career in broadcasting with BBC Wales. He congratulated the pupils on doing well, while reminding them that there is also a need to do good in this world - a valuable lesson.
He presented the prizes with such care and thoughtfulness that each pupil, whether from Year 1 or Year 11, felt really special.
The appreciative audience were also treated to some magical musical moments throughout the morning. The Pre-Prep Department presented CampFire songs and poems, written and directed by Mrs. Candy Pattison, and the Wind Ensemble, and School Choir performed under the baton of Head of Music, Miss Gayle Davies.
Solo items were beautifully performed by the following: piano - Elizabeth Halpin and Ayumi Ahn, and clarinet - two veterans of the Netherwood stage, Lisa McMann and Claire Hovey.
The Head Boy, Neil Murray, and the Head Girl, Claire Hovey, both made excellent speeches, after which coffee was served on the patio.
A superb gym display followed, entitled 'War of the Worlds', imaginatively devised and arranged by Mrs. Candy Pattison and pupils of the Pre-Prep Department.
The House cups and shields were then presented and there was great excitement when Mrs. Evans announced that, for the second year running, Harris house had won the Academic Shield.
Mr. Morris then made presentations to Miss Gayle Davies, Head of Music, and Mrs. Nicole Evans, who organised the day. He then delighted pupils and staff by announcing the official end of term.
Another happy, successful Prize Day, following a happy, successful term. A list of the prize-winners follows.
CUPS AND SHIELDS 2001
SECTION 1
Mrs. Morgan's Cup - Effort (Year 2) - Timothy James and Jack Lear.
Wyn Jones Cup - Effort (Year 3) - Jacquetta Watts.
Iris Douglas Harries Cup (Year 4) - Alice Zangouras.
Claudia Batten Prize (Year 5) - Max McNamara.
The Endeavour Cup (Year 6) - Winifred Courtene-Jones.
Mrs. McIntosh's Prize (Effort and Progress) - Emily Thompson.
Gwyn Thomas Nature Cup - Sarah Brown.
Major and Mrs. Douglas Cup (French) - Gareth Morgan and Sita Thomas.
Morris Junior Science Cup - Max McNamara.
Kathryn Thomas Cup (Art) - Eleanor Williams.
Charlotte O'Connor English Trophy - Jemma Queenborough.
Victoria Scale Prize (Singing) - Genna Pawlett.
Heron Prize (Mathematics) - Joanna Thompson.
Rebecca Studt Prize (History) - Elizabeth Purchase.
Lindsay Williams Cup (Geography) - Elizabeth Purchase and Alex James.
SECTION 2
Morgaine Newis-Edwards Cup (Latin) - Rachel MacWilliam.
Townsend Cup (Handwriting) - Nicola Thomas.
Patricia Llewellyn Cup (Piano) - Gareth Morgan.
Players Cup (Drama) - Neil Murray.
Victoria James Award for 'Enthusiasm in School Life' - Claire Hovey.
Mitchell Cup (General Progress) - Joe Stratford.
Richard Rhys Davies Cup (French) - Elisha Garrett.
Nia Davies Cup (Senior Drama) - Paul Haggar.
Fleur Roache Cup (Piano) - Elizabeth Halpin.
Ruth Thomas Cup (Singing) - Claire Hovey.
Kate Angharad Ryder-Owen Award (Instrumental) - Lisa McMann.
Public Speaking Award - Harriet Hill.
Mr. Holland's Award for Best Overseas Pupil - Yuliya Monashok.
SECTION 3
The Regelous Cup - Lowri Davies.
Elizabeth Thomas Music Cup (Outstanding Musical Contribution) - Claire Hovey.
Cdr. and Mrs. Butler Trophy (Art) - Morgaine Newis Edwards.
Jemma Morris Cup (Biology) - Paul Haggar.
Mrs. Macnaghten Cup (German) - Claire Hovey.
The Theo Miller Cup (Business Studies) - Serena Brook-Hatch.
Sarah and Mary Cooke Trophy (Chemistry) - Lisa McMann.
Morgan Shield (English) - Morgaine Newis-Edwards.
Wilkins Trophy (Poetry) - Claire Hovey.
Gordon Miller Cup (French) - Rebecca Kempsell.
Shaw Cup (Geography) - Lisa McMann.
Sophie Morris Cup (History) - Paul Haggar.
Morgan Prize (Mathematics) - Neil Murray.
Maudie Miller Trophy (Physics) - Paul Haggar.
Sophie Hall Cup (Best Academic Achievement) - David Warren.
Soroptimist Shield (GCSE results 2001) - Alicia Mount.
FORM PRIZES
Reception - Morwenna Jones; Year 1 - Eloise Short; Year 2 - Duncan Warren; Year 3 - Jacquetta Watts; Year 4 - Astrid Bowen; Year 5 - Stephanie Turner; Year 6 - Rowan Clarke; Year 7 - David Warren; Year 8 - Joanna Thompson; Year 9 - Alex James; Year 10 - Georgina Berridge.
Head boy - Neil Murray; head girl - Claire Hovey.
The Lloyd Courtesy Cup - Neil Murray.
HOUSE CUPS
AND SHIELDS
Meyrick Rugby Cup - Merthyr (Blue).
P. O. Davies Soccer Cup - Harris (Green).
The Jane Harris Rounders Cup - Merthyr (Blue).
The Hockey Cup - Merthyr (Blue).
The Netball Cup - Merthyr (Blue).
The David and Jane Hughes Athletics Cup - Harris (Green).
The Lucy Hatton Award (best girl team player) - Victoria Bury.
Victor Ludorum - Sasha Zhdanov.
Victrix Ludorum - Genna Pawlett.
Sports Shield - Merthyr (Blue).
Academic Shield - Harris (Green).