Fosterian Magazine 1979 - Old Fosterians and Lord Digby's Old Girls

time limit I mention no names. We spent the remainder of the day in CombeMartin and caught the bus back to Parracombe.That evening we completed our group competition in a knockoutcompetition. There were games such as carrying water in the billy cans from theriver, up the steep side ofthe valley in which the camp was situated, and emptyingit into a bucket and a search for Mr. Lynch who hid himself somewhere in a largearea around the camp. He was however found.The next moming we cooked our breakfasts and packed up. The weatherwas not at all good that day. The coach arrived and our tents and rucksacks,hauled up the hill from Highly Farm, were loaded into itWe arrived back at Foster's after dinner. It was dry here and we were able todry our tents and clear up.I would like to thank Mr. Lynch and Mr. Blowers for a great camp, and JasonBrack and Tim Davis for making it so memorable. My commiserations to theFoster'sFlyer which was unfortunately indisposed at the time, but I am glad tosay is in good health again now.ROBERT WOODFORM I CAMPING EXPEDITIONOur few days at camp were from Wednesday the eleventh of July, toSaturday the fourteenth of July, inclusive.Most of us arrived at school at around 8.30 on the Wednesday morning. The"Foster' s Flyer", as it is called, was ready and waiting at the school gates. Whenwe arrived, Mr. Goode soon packed our gear into the boot. We were asked toattend assembly, which we did willingly. After assembly, we hurried back outsideand jumped into the "Foster's Flyer".With Mr. Lea as the driver and Richard Pritchard as "co-driver" , we left atabout9.30 to arrive ata specified lay-by at around 11 .25. We then tried our handat a bit of map-reading to take us on foot to the camp by about 12.15. When wearrived, most ofus had a rest before collecting our gear and eventually putting ourtents up. When the tents were up after a few minor difficulties, we had anotherrest for the afternoon. At about six, most of us cooked our evening meal. Weplanned to leave the camp at 6.45 to go for a walk down to Pinhay and Charltonbays. When we arrived at Charlton Bay, we lit a bonfire. In getting back to camp,we had to go through a field which had a notice on its gate reading, " Beware oftheBull". We were about the quietest we have ever been going through this field, andarrived back at camp near to midnightOn Thursday morning. we arranged to set off on a hike at about 10.45. Aftera long morning's walk, we ended up at Lyme Regis, where we spent the afternoon.Mostofus walked around Lyme Regis, and we all arrived back at camp at around7.30. Again, on Friday, we set off at around 10.45, to arrive for lunch at the RiverAxe, overlooking the Colyford trams in motion.In the afternoon, we had a long walk through seemingly never-ending woods,which eventually led us to the beach. After about two hours, we made our wayback to camp. Most of us were feeling a tiny bit flat, as we had to go home on thenext morning.On Saturday moming, we packed up our tents after a check, but failed toleave atthe specified time of 8.00, as the" Foster's Flyer" failed to fly. A relief44coach came, however, and took us safely back to Sherborne.On behalf ofevery camper in Form I, I would like to thank Mr. Goode, andMr. House for a very enjoyable few days.SOCIETIES AND ACTIVITIESWORK EXPERIENCEJEREMY PROUT.For the first time, this year, boys who intended to remain at school for SixthForm studies undertook a programme of " work experience".From JUly 9th to 17th boys were employed at various different occupations.Twenty local industrial and professional employers willingly offered helptowards this scheme, which was fully supported by the Dorset EducationAuthority by the provision of guidelines and insurance cover for employersduring the pupils' stay.It is the intention of this scheme to provide an organised programme for ashort concentrated period, whereby boys may gain early experience of theworking environment In the case of Foster's, boys are en~ouraged to choose anoccupation other than that in which they are particularly interested as a futurecareer. It is healthy that one should know something of the other man's world.Offered to our boys were market gardening, garage work, road haulage, legalwork, accountancy, library work, plastic moulding, hotel work, church work, theretail trade, the leather trade, estate agency, farming and electronic engineering.It is pleasing to report that the programme proved a success. The schoolreceived many letters of praise for the manner in which our boys undertook thework given, whether it was of the mundance type or more intellectuallystimulating.We extend our thanks to all those concerned in this project, for without theirconstructive and enthusiastic approach little would have been achieved.(Footnote: "Employed" in the above means that boys undertook workwithout monetary payment, merely payment in terms of experience.)FOSTER'S PARENTS' ASSOCIATIONM. J. GOODEYour Association has once again enjoyed a full and fruitful year, and I ampleased to say that we have handed over £ 1250 to the School for the benefit oftheboys. This money was apportioned in varying ways, from Videotapes, Art andScholastic equipment, the Sixth Form Common Room, Cultural and Sportingactivities, toa donation towards the new Staff Room. To raise this amount ofmoney a number of functions have been organised throughout the year, and it isonly fair to say that a major contribution towards this came from the Fete held onJune 23rd. 1979. In fact I think the profit here of over £850 is worth a specialmention. We had a lovely day, and with an excellent attendance, the mainattractions being the Hot Air Balloon and a very professional " It's a knock-out"contest organised and constructed by Mr. Cuff, a really enjoyable afternoon was45