Category: Sport and Duke of Edinburgh
Sports Teams Round Up 2024
Here’s a round up of how our sports teams are doing so far this season: Netball Our Ladies Netball teams have been rewarded with some impressive results in the Autumn Term. Our Captains/Vice Captains, Evie K (As), Eva P (Bs), Izzy C (As) and Megan R (Bs), have grown in confidence in managing, guiding and …
Ace trip to Wimbledon
On 11 November, Lower Sixth students on the BTEC Sport course (one A Level equivalent), took part in a trip to Wimbledon’s ‘All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club’ (AELTC). Sports Teacher Rob Jones, who organised the trip explains, “The purpose of the visit was to see a world famous sporting venue, learn about the …
AOC Regional Netball Tournament
On 7 November twelve netballers represented the College at the AOC Regional Netball Tournament held at Surrey Sports Park in Guildford. Competing against some of the best teams in the region, the girls put on an impressive performance. Their demonstration of teamwork, skill, and determination was brilliant to witness. A fantastic effort!
Some fantastic Sports Results
Men’s 3rd Team Football V Reigate Grammar School (Friendly): Won 9-0. POM Archie Cooper (6 goals!) Men’s 2nd Team Football V Gordons School (Friendly): Won 7-0. POM: Oscar Blake (4 goals!) Basketball V John Roan School (AoC Cup) Won 56- 32: POM: Frederick Carpenter
Sports Teams Round up
Here’s our coaches round up of how our sports teams are doing so far this season. Men’s Rugby A great start to the season for the Men’s Rugby Team culminating in a close match and a great win against a good Godalming side on the 29 November. Ben Gibson has captained the team admirably, ably …
Waleed completes 50km race in Tunisian Sahara
Congratulations to Upper Sixth student Waleed Ben-Gacem who took part in the 50km Ultra Mirage El Djerid (UMED) in the Tunisian Sahara desert on 30 September. Aged only 17 years old, Waleed was among the youngest competitors in the race. His demonstration of determination and resilience, in completing this extreme challenge, is a source of inspiration …
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Annual Sports Awards
On Wednesday 3 May the College hosted its annual Sports Awards to recognise and celebrate students involved in competitive sport at the College. Congratulations to everyone receiving an award, including ‘Most Improved’, ‘Players’ Player’ and ‘Coach’s Player’. The awards for team ‘Sports Person of the Year’ and ‘Individual Sports Person of the Year’ are nominated by …
Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award
57 students took part in the Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, practice expedition during the Easter holidays, in the Hope Valley in the Peak District. Despite a wet and muddy first day, the weather was great overall and students got to see sights such as Mam Tor and Bamford Edge, while exploring different aspects of …
Surrey Schools Cross County Championships
Congratulations to Grace Fordham who was placed 7th in the Senior Girls’ (years 12 and 13) Surrey Schools Cross County Championships, held in Priory Park on 21 January. Grace has now qualified for the South East Schools Inter Counties Cross Country Championships on Saturday 4 February, which is being held in Ardingly in West Sussex. We …
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Cross Country Championships Placeholder
Congratulations to Upper Sixth Miles Brown, who was previously at Oxted School, who has secured a place in the English Schools Cross Country Championships, that’s being held on Saturday 18 March in Nottingham.
