Andrewes
House Colour: Green
Who’s Who?
Head of Andrewes House – Mr Rob Goldsmith
Andrewes Tutors 2024-25
Year 7 - Mrs S Pilgrim & Mrs R Topley
Year 8 - Miss E Lopez-Gamero
Year 9 - Mr J Bonney
Year 10 - Ms K Wells
Year 11 - Miss K Machado
Year 12 - Mr J Barnett
Year 13 - Mrs D Williams
Bishop Andrewes was the Bishop of Chichester from 1605-9 and was the key translator of the King James Version of the Bible in 1611. He was one of the most famous and important Bishops of Chichester and his most famous sermon is quoted by English poet TS Eliot in The Journey of the Magi.
What is Andrewes House like?
We like to think of Andrewes as being a large family. Pupils feel there is a strong sense of unity within the House and that this has led to a great team spirit which has brought the House together and enabled us to achieve a lot of success both in inter-house competitions and in things like charity fund-raising activities.
Andrewes House 2023-2024
This year seems like a normal year - trips are running and there has been no major upsets. Hallelujah!
Our Year 7 managed a fantastic few days away on the Isle of Wight, having lots of fun and giving Burrows a good whopping at Laser Tag in the woods (as usual)!
During the year, Andrewes have raised money for the Chichester Downs Syndrome Association by wearing odd socks. Even some of our pets joined in yet again!
We have also taken part in lots of inter-house competitions and did well by winning the inter-house Dance competition. Well done to Kitty,Tilly, Amelie, Laila, Rachel, Eddie, Evie, Fia, Jasmine, Mable Emma and Ellie.
We put on a fantastic House Drama production of Over the Wall. Callum, Ella and George directed it and we made it to the final. It was very funny and well-acted - no idea why we didn’t win! Well done to our actors; George, Ava, Emma, Harry, Ivy, Eva, Sophie, Rose and Matilda. We also had Henry and Josh working on the Tech team, so all in all a brilliant effort.
Many of 7 Andrewes were involved in doing assemblies at other schools with the international group. It was very brave of them, but they were terrific and made the school proud.
There are many other achievements from individual students in sailing, LAMDA, music, cricket and other things like the CyberFirst Girls Competition, Fruition, House Buddies, Inter-house Art, Corporate Challenge, Schools Sailing Competition and Digital Leaders. We also have many girls in the La Diva Choir. I am sure I speak on behalf of the Andrewes staff and students when I say we have ended the term exhausted. All students in Andrewes House, this year, have shown kindness and consideration to others and have made me and the tutor team extremely proud. I am sorry if I have missed anyone out.
A big thank you to our amazing tutors, Mrs Lopez, Mr Bonney, Ms Wells, Mrs Pegram, Miss Machado, Mrs Williams and Mr Barnett who have all gone above and beyond this year.
It feels like I have covered everything, but just one more shout out to Rachel who won the Christmas card competition! Not long till the next one!
As we enter the summer, I pray that we will all manage to de-compress, wind down and get ourselves a good mental attitude ready to nail it in September.
Mr Rob Goldsmith, Head of Andrewes House