FUNDRAISING EVENTS

Odd@sea pupil production & teachers run London Marathon

Odd@Sea

On Thursday 26 April, pupils and staff enjoyed an evening of music and comedy as written and performed by Harry (Lower Sixth Form) and further Sixth Form singers and musicians. In his production of Odd@Sea, Harry recounted the adventures of Classical heroes Odysseus and Aeneas, through the music of Elton John, Beyoncé and Stevie Wonder. During the evening money was raised for the charity Classics for All.

Through Troy and Carthage, Scylla and Charybdis, our Odd@Sea sailed over the Epic deep of pop, rock and soul. As Sixth Formers of 2023, we took on the guises of ancient legend - each in bold and vivid colour. Whether gleaming in Didonian blue, Aeneas' fiery red, the green of Boccacio's Penelope or the white of faithful Achates, the cast brought to life the time-old tales of Homer and Virgil. Our dashing Hermes steered the narrative over mountains and valleys, seasoning the evening with timeless humour. Above all, it was the sparkling reception of a packed audience which made the performance a truly unforgettable night.

John-Ellis, Lower Sixth Form

Teachers run the London Marathon

On 23 April, after weeks of training, Mr Bulman and Mr Tyley ran the London Marathon in support of the Motor Neurone Disease Association and the St Albans and District Foodbank. Both of them started well reaching the half way point in 1 hr 36mins with only 14 seconds separating them. Alas for Mr Bulman, his hamstrings had other ideas after 19 miles so he had to dig very deep to keep moving. It is why the Marathon is one of the most brutal of events. He battled on through to finish in 3:29 and declared quite definitively that’s the last one ever! Mr Tyley fortunately fared better with the body just holding itself together to finish in 3:13, a feat he will now try to repeat in five weeks time in the Edinburgh marathon! Thanks to all kind donations, they have already donated a marvellous £1,628 to their chosen charities. Well done and congratulations on this amazing achievement!