Well done to everyone that has participated in a variety of sports for the school over the last term.

SWIMMING

Well done to Olly F in Year 11 for recently competing in four East of England regional swimming events. He claimed bronze in both the 400m and 800m freestyle, which is very impressive. Congratulations, Olly!

TRAMPOLINING

A number of students entered a major competition against teams from all over the UK.

Results were:

Jude D’S:

Ranked 11th in the Novice category for his age group in the whole of the UK (Jude also competed a brand new move for the very first time at the competition)

Dylan W:

Ranked 10th in the Intermediate category for his age group in the whole of the UK (Dylan completed his first multi somersault routine)

Will E:

Ranked 9th in the Advanced category for his age group in the whole of the UK

Matthew P:

Ranked 13th in the Elite category for his age group in the whole of the UK

Riley W:

Ranked 12th in the Elite category for his age group in the whole of the UK (Riley competed his double somersault for the first time)

Joshua P:

Due to injury Josh couldn’t compete sadly, but has worked so hard to get to this point.

Riley, Matthew & Josh are NATIONAL CHAMPIONS in the Team Event for the 3rd year running, winning GOLD in the Elite team event.

WELL DONE TO ALL INVOLVED, we are very proud of you.

FOOTBALL

Our Year 7 boys football team gained a bronze medal in a county futsal tournament. This follows on from their fantastic win, and best performance of the season against Roundwood in the last game, where they defended for their lives. We don’t normally mention individuals but Ethan R, as a goalkeeper, was absolutely outstanding in both that game, the tournament and generally all season.

Before the holiday our Year 9 boys team were crowned district cup champions for the second year in succession after a 3-0 win against Verulam in the final. After coming back from 2-0 down to beat Beaumont in the semi final, an early goal in the final settled the game down and the boys largely controlled the game from then on. It is too difficult to name individuals, as all squad members add huge value. What is particularly refreshing about this team, which makes them such a pleasure to coach, is there are no egos – while they are all hugely demanding of each other, there is a great togetherness – in good moments and when things aren’t going well; a lesson for us all. Well done boys – it caps a great season including some fantastic moments in the national and county cup too.

CRICKET

Noah S in Year 8 had an amazing experience in the Caribbean over Easter. He played in the St. Vincent T10 cricket tournament for the Grenadine Divers, with team mates like Obed McCoy and Romario Bibby. He also played for Windward Islands U16s and bowled 4 overs, taking 3 wickets for 11 runs.