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Meet Charlie
MEET Charlie
Third Year
I’m really enjoying Third Year and being in form 3G with Mr Moore as our tutor. You do feel a lot more grown up! Lots of new boys join the School in Third Year and the boys in our form have all settled in really well - it’s like they’ve always been with us. Another big change is that our lessons are not always with my form and so I am meeting new people and able to make lots of new friends. My favourite lessons are Drama and Music and to allow me to focus more in this area I’ve dropped Latin, Design and Engineering, and Art so that I can take an extra music lesson and two more drama periods a week. I loved being in the joint Hampton and Waldegrave Junior School musical last year and I’m really excited to be taking part in the Middle School play. The productions at Hampton are one of the best parts of being here. I’m in lots of ensembles including Chamber Choir, Brass Band, Symphony Orchestra and Swing Band. A new club for me is Running Club. Every Wednesday lunchtime, a group of us from across the year groups head out with two teachers for a 30-minute lunchtime run. The best part of Third Year has been meeting lots of new people.
What is the biggest difference when you compare this school year to last?
Starting Third Year means a new class, which has been great but another big difference is I’m getting a lot more homework than in Second Year!
What has been the funniest moment recently?
Our Form Tutor was late for afternoon registration and so the class made him do 40 press-ups which was very funny.
What has been your best lesson and why?
Definitely the class during ‘No Limits Lessons’ week when our RS class could make videos on the Multiverse Theory.
Name one of your favourite teachers?
My Chemistry teacher Mrs Knibbs has lots of energy and is very funny and patient and makes sure that everyone understands the topic that she is teaching.
What has been your best co-curricular moment this year?
I'm a singer and a musician, and performing in the School Concerts has been brilliant. I love being on stage.
Fun Facts
Age:
13
My Form:
Open, Exciting, Fun
Top Lunch:
My favourite lunch recently was having spaghetti meatballs straight after football training when I was ravenous.
My Top Facts:
- Around 300 million years ago, North America joined with Africa, South America, and Europe and was called Pangea
- Women in the UK were first allowed to vote in 1928
- The Periodic Table tells you how many protons, neutrons and electrons each element contains
Meet Kieran
MEET Kieran
Upper Sixth
At the moment, I'm spending a lot of my time on athletics. I compete for the School but I also want to become a professional decathlete and my dream is to represent team GB in the Olympics so I am training around six days a week, Currently, I am ranking within the top performers in the country and so things are on track. Aside from sport, my main co-curricular activity is playing the drums, for which I am currently grade 8. It’s great fun and one of the highlights of the year is performing at the Hampton Rock Concert. My main goal in life is to become a professional athlete but as well as that I also hope to study veterinary medicine at university in the USA and become a vet later in life.
What is the biggest difference when you compare this school year to last?
The work load in Upper Sixth definitely steps up as we try and get on top of all our topics. I'm enjoying my responsibilities as a Prefect, which include helping out in the classrooms and accompanying visitors on tours of the School.
What has been your best lesson recently?
Cake day with my Geography class on Friday is a favourite. Each week, a different member of the class brings in cake, which we eat halfway through the lesson. It's something to look forward to and gives us a break from some challenging topics.
Name one of your favourite teachers?
I think the teacher whose teaching style suits me best is Ms Towler in the Biology department. We have a lot of fun during lessons, regularly starting interesting conversations about random Biology topics such as do we really need rhinos? And immortal jellyfish. This has helped make lessons a lot more engaging for me.
What have you been most proud of so far this year?
Ranking fourth nationally, and first in my age group, for the GB Senior Boys Decathlon competition was a great way to finish the season.
What has been the best co-curricular moment so far this year?
I'm a drummer and playing in the Rock Concert was a great experience. I was nervous but we sounded pretty good on the night. It was a real confidence boost.
Tell us about a moment of kindness that you have experienced?
Recently, my dad gave up his entire weekend to drive me to an athletics competition in Sheffield, which was really kind of him.
Fun Facts
Age:
17
Top Lunch:
Anything with halloumi. I love the halloumi burgers.
My Form:
Small, Friendly, Lively
My Top Facts:
- Grasshoppers have ears in their bellies, which allow them to hear the songs of other grasshoppers!
- The Democratic Republic of Congo is the world’s richest country based on natural resources, despite being among the five poorest nations in the world
- People have the same amount of muscle cells their whole life. You can only make them larger or smaller by exercising them
Meet Vishal
MEET Vishal
Upper Sixth
I love writing and the School has encouraged me in so many ways. I am pleased to have won a range of awards during my time at Hampton including the Stephen Spender Translation prize and the BBC 500 words Short Story Competition. I also get to hone my journalism skills by taking part in the Young Reporter scheme and as Editor of the Hampton Sports Chronicle. I am currently taking A Levels in English Literature, Maths and Psychology and hope to be able to pursue a career in TV and film production after university. As part of the current School Captain team, I am very busy every day but I really enjoy taking on this leadership role and helping other Hamptonians.
What is the biggest difference when you compare this school year to last?
I would say the biggest difference is the sense of independence and leadership that comes with being an Upper Sixth. Unlike Lower Sixth, I have more responsibilities such as being a First Year Mentor and a School Captain - both roles have been really fulfilling, rewarding and enjoyable!
What has been the funniest moment in the last month?
There have been a lot! For example, there was one psychology lesson where we found out my teacher, Mr Fakatou, is a huge fan of Jude Bellingham. We then proceeded to have some heated debates about best footballers and favourite clubs. I will admit we may have been slightly sidetracked from the lesson but still a very entertaining moment.
What has been your best lesson in the last month and why?
My best lesson would probably be an English poetry lesson. We created a short two-minute video about a literary concept we had been learning (called the 'sublime' - an important concept in the works of Romantic poets). This was a cool and less typical way to spend a lesson and the video ended up being quite a useful revision resource!
What have you been most proud of so far this year?
I am particularly proud of publishing the 2022-23 edition of the Hampton Sports Chronicle magazine - a lot of hard work was put into creating this final product and I loved working on the magazine.
What has been the best co-curricular moment so far this year?
Probably creating some more videos for my filmmaking club 'Hampton Studio.' I run this filmmaking club with some fellow sixth formers and a highlight was hosting a quiz style video with my Drama teachers - it certainly got very competitive.
Name one of your favourite teachers?
I would say my Psychology teacher, Miss Peck. She often starts our lessons by going around the class and asking us how we are feeling out of 10. Then she asks us to respond to a fun, warmup question (these have included 'if you were an ice cream flavour, which would you be?; highlight from your weekend?; favourite type of pasta'). I think there is something quite powerful about a daily check-in before the start of the lesson - it creates a much more relaxing and upbeat atmosphere.
Fun Facts
Age:
17
My Form:
Chaotic, Lively, Entertaining
Top Lunch:
It’s got to be a Tuesday lunchtime – pasta followed by the chocolate brownie!
My Top Facts:
- London taxi drivers have significantly more volume of grey matter in the posterior hippocampus
- There are many ways of studying the brain: such as fMRI, EEG, ERPs and postmortem examinations
- Iago (from the play Othello) is a Machiavellian figure
Meet Stanley
MEET Stanley
Fourth Year
I joined Hampton in the First Year and the thing I love most about the School is the friendly atmosphere. The sports here are brilliant and taking part has helped me make lots of friends. I'm really keen on rugby and am lucky enough to play for the U15A team. We get lots of opportunities to play other schools on the circuit and we made a great start to the season winning the South Coast King’s Festival. Winning the Middlesex Cup in Second Year was also definitely a highlight of my time here. As well as rugby, I enjoy golf and the strength & conditioning training. In terms of lessons, I love Art, Drama and English. The teachers here are brilliant and I am looking forward to getting stuck into my GCSE courses.
What is the biggest difference for you this year?
The difference when you step into your GSCE year is very noticeable. I am doing a lot more homework.
What has been your best lesson recently and why?
Double drama on a Thursday before lunch is great. It’s always a practical lesson and right now we’re working on our performances for the GCSE exam.
What have you been most proud of so far this year?
The U15 rugby team has come so far in the national RFU Competition this year and we’re so proud of everyone involved. Being in one of the top eight teams in the country isn’t something many Fifth Year boys can say.
What has been the best co-curricular moment so far this year?
Victory against Dulwich College rugby team was a brilliant day and such a great experience. We were the underdogs, but ended up beating one of the best schools around on their home turf.
Name one of your favourite teachers?
Dr Yates. His lessons are thrilling and he always makes us laugh. Usually, I’m on great terms with him unless I forget my homework, then it’s goodbye to my lunchtime!
Meet Monty
MEET Monty
Fifth Year
I joined Hampton in Third Year and settled in within no time. Everyone is very welcoming and there's a true sense of Hampton camaraderie across the School whatever year group you belong to. There's so many things to do here and you can choose from a whole variety of activities. I'm currently doing my Silver Award for the Duke of Edinburgh’s scheme and me and my friends had a brilliant time on our hike in the Surrey Hills. I'm also part of the Newsletter Club and we write updates on life at Hampton and what our friends have been up to. English and History are my favourite subjects.
What is the biggest difference when you compare this school year to last?
This is my GCSE year, and there’s a clear difference in terms of time management. It may seem as if the exams are ages away, but time flies and soon enough exams will be next week, so I'm trying to be well prepared.
What has been the funniest moment in the last month?
On a drama trip to the theatre, one of my classmates arrived with a bucket of chicken and we were told there was no food allowed in the theatre so we all had to scoff down a piece each!
Name one of your favourite teachers?
My Physics teacher, Mr Fuldner. I love the experiments we do in class and the occasional chat about football!
What has been your best lesson and why?
Biology. We had an eye dissection, that was really interesting because I saw so many different parts of the eye that I didn’t know were there. Eye-opening you could say!
What have you been most proud of so far this year?
My work ethic and organisation have definitely improved, which is good because it is getting close to exams.
What has been the best co-curricular moment so far this year?
In the first game of the rugby season we beat Seaford College on the First XV team rugby pitch, which was a great feeling.
Fun Facts
Age:
16
Top Lunch:
The chicken tikka masala is an absolute banger
My Form:
Well rounded, Amusing, Determined
My Top Facts:
- The cable car over the River Thames has an annual regular usage of only four people.
- A single spot of light on someone, is not called a spotlight but a profile.
- Gen Z are only likely to stay in a job for eight months!
Meet Noah
MEET Noah
Third Year
My highlight so far at Hampton has been taking on the lead role in the Lower School Summer Show: Once Upon a Pine: The Adventures of Pinocchio. My character was the world’s most famous puppet, Pinocchio, and I had to learn lots of lines, master choreography, and learn some fun circus skills. It was a fantastic production and we brought the Hammond Theatre audience to their feet over two nights.
What is the biggest difference this year compared to last?
In Third Year we have new classmates in our forms and we choose new options to take – I chose Drama, Spanish and Latin.
What has been the funniest moment this year?
Playing word association games with our form tutors during registration.
Name one of your favourite teachers?
Mr Double, because he makes learning really fun and interesting.
What has been the best co-curricular moment so far this year?
Playing in the Richmond Borough volleyball tournament.
Best lesson this term?
I'm really enjoying Chemistry lessons because we do lots of interesting experiments.
Tell us about a moment of kindness that you have experienced this year?
When one of my friends fell over and hurt himself and another friend made sure he got to the nurse safely.
Fun Facts
Age:
13
My Form:
Sporty, Fun, Friendly
Top Lunch:
Sausage and herb casserole with garlic bread followed by a chocolate chip cookie
My Top Facts:
- There are three different rehearsal techniques in drama – hot seating, isolating the voice and actions and splitting sentences into phrases to indicate changes of emotional thought
- The theory of the atom was conceived by a Greek philosopher and scientist
Meet Kiran
MEET Kiran
Lower Sixth
As a keen rower I'm delighted that my boat, the J16 Second VIII, medalled at the National Schools’ Regatta and we are looking to chalk up more strong results this year. Getting my GCSE results last summer was a bit stressful but I was really pleased with my grades, which will help me achieve my goal of heading to veterinary school after Hampton. I am taking Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Further Maths at A Level and am really enjoying the classes. The teaching at Hampton is superb and everyone wants you to achieve your very best.
What has been the main difference between this year and last?
I've loved joining the Sixth Form. As a senior Hamptonian, you enjoy a much more mature relationship with the teachers, and you get lots of freedom.
What has been your best lesson recently and why?
Definitely learning about the quantum model of the atom in chemistry.
Name one of your favourite teachers?
My Form Tutor, Mr Blachford. He's very funny and supportive to our form and creates a lovely atmosphere in form time.
What has been the best co-curricular moment so far this year?
I thoroughly enjoyed rowing camp during half term. Lovely to spend some time with my mates rowing in the Seville sunshine.
What have you been most proud of so far this year?
I really enjoyed performing in the recent Senior School Musical, The Little Shop of Horrors.
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