There are a number of customs associated with Ascension day but the traditional Shiplake one is to have a game of rounders for the year 13 leavers' followed by some healthy, and some sweet treats! The head chapel wardens each have a team and due to the early start the dress code tends to be PJ's and hoodies. They all start the day by blowing bubbles to represent the fact that they too are about to have the opportunity to fly the nest.
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| I'm forever blowing bubbles! |
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| The healthy option. |
A good game of rounders was had although Emily Holland had to intervene on a number of occasions when it was quite apparent that the Headmaster and Mr Brown had very little clue about the rules of the game. The other tradition that appears to be occurring is for one of the girls to get injured. Fortunately it was not as bad as last year when Zoe was hit in the face with a propelled bat but Annabelle did receive a blow to her stomach with the ball. However, there were smiles all round and a good morning had by all who attended.
