the school uniform. Originally, the Taillefers of Angoulême had a crest of a ghostly hand emerging from a cloud. It is holding a badelaire to give one power in a struggle, be it sporting or academic. Behind this, on the background, can be seen eight stars. The school also has a secondary maxim 'offer the helping hand' that has been developed in the past century. House system Sir William Borlase's Grammar School has six houses: Britons, Danes, Normans, Romans, Saxons and Vikings. They are named after the various ancient national groups that held power in Britain. Pupils have coloured stripes on their ties indicating the house that they are in. Houses form the basis of the tutoring system at Borlase with each house comprising eight tutor groups. There are various house competitions throughout the academic year ranging from the triannual music, drama and dance competitions to cross-country and sports day and public speaking and mathematics. Academic societies and clubs The school hosts a number of different academic societies and clubs. These all have vocational links and are usually run by Year 12 or 13 pupils with an advisory teacher attached. Arts Music, drama and dance are studied by all in Key Stage 3 and can be continued throughout student's GCSE and A-level years. Drama The school puts on a Junior Musical and Senior Production on alternating years with other drama opportunities occurring throughout the school year. Recent senior productions have included Fiddler on the Roof and Dr Faustus. The school recently put on a production of Les Misérables. Music The school hosts concerts. Musical groups include Jazz band, Big Band, Ukulele orchestra, Brass Concert Band and Junior Wind Band. Sport The Sir William Borlase's Grammar School Boat Club has had members reaching international events. It is open to all students from Year 9 onwards. Sir William Borlase's Grammar School won the Fawley Challenge Cup at Henley Royal Regatta in 2012, 2014 and 2015. In 2014, the J16's pre-qualified for the Princess Elizabeth Cup at Henley; the Princess Elizabeth is a J18's event. Borlase Hockey club has over 200 members. The club is based at Marlow Sports Club. A major sport during the Autumn term, the rugby scheme starts at Year 7. Notable former pupils Richard Britnell – Professor of History at the University of Durham from 1997 to 2003 Tony Culyer CBE – health economist, professor and deputy vice-chancellor at