The Abingdonian 2019

83 www.abingdon.org.uk House Reports split off immediately from the start, all of them finished with convincing times (with a few forgetting to bring any water or snacks for the run), showcasing once more School House’s prowess in multiple fields. We would like to place on record our thanks for our housemaster, Mr. Litchfield, for continuing to make School House great again, by coordinating house activities aimed at further reducing boundaries between years, as well as providing thought-provoking House Assemblies, and for his ability to not let his support of Liverpool FC interfere with his handling of the house. Thanks also go to all the longer standing tutors within the house, Mr Simmons, Mr Evans, Mrs Yarker, Miss Milarski, Mr Jackson, Mrs McKend and Mr Johnson, although extra credit goes to Mr McDonnell for his enthusiasm and attempts at magic and conjuring. This year we also welcomed Miss Perry into the house; she had no problem adjusting to the hectic atmosphere within the boarding house, her help with physics and escape room puzzles in particular has been a welcome addition. While we only had Ms Snedden for a brief stay, it is fair to say she made a lasting impression within the house, and we of course wish her well in her future endeavours. And of course where would we be without the help of Storm? As the matron of School House, she has seamlessly fitted into the running of the house, establishing good relationships with the students and providing the effort, positivity and compassion that have ensured that School House is more than just a place for dayboys and boarders, but has become something much larger than that — a family. I joined School House from Lower School, and it felt like going back to step one almost, making new friends and being shown another part of school which I hadn’t even realised existed before. Although this place may have changed throughout my five years in the house, with the PS3 on which we played FIFA and Call of Duty no longer being present in the “Study Room”, but I can wholeheartedly assure you that the community spirit within the house remains stronger than ever and I am confident that the house will continue to thrive and perform well in competitions in the years to come, and that the next Heads of Houses will continue to lead School House to greatness as Ilya Korzinkin and I have done! Mark Tuazon, 6BDS