Sport

As in previous years, all the girls in the Upper School have had the opportunity to represent the school in a team. This year in PE, the girls have taken part in ball skills, dance, gymnastics, netball, rounders, tennis, cricket, hockey, lacrosse, swimming, gymnastics, athletics and cross-country. We are extremely fortunate that the girls in Forms 5 and 6 have also had the opportunity to be taught by visiting staff from Queenswood who have enhanced their hockey and cricket skills.

House Competitions

We have held House competitions in netball, rounders, athletics, cross-country, high jump and swimming. We are very proud that every pupil in Forms 3 to 6 has represented her house in these events. We always want to encourage every single pupil to achieve her best in sport. All of these opportunities help to turn out confident girls who know how to be a valuable member of a team - a lesson for life.

Gymnastics

Gymnastics is taught in PE lessons from Reception through to Form 6.

Netball

Cross country takes place on the school field with winners receiving a medal for their achievements in house competitions.

Hockey

This year, hockey lessons for Forms 5 and 6 have been enriched by the Head of Hockey and a member of the PE department from Queenswood School and a coach from Southgate Hockey Club.

Swimming

At Stormont, Forms 2 and 3 swim weekly for the duration of the year at Queenswood’s pool. Forms 4, 5 and 6 swim for a term.

Throughout the autumn and spring terms we played regular fixtures against a number of schools. We are proud to say that the girls are very successful. Every girl in Upper School takes part in matches or tournaments. We want all girls to be included and to feel valued.

Tennis

Congratulations Charlotte and Ellen who played superbly well in the final, with Ellen eventually lifting the trophy.

Rounders

All of the girls in Forms 4 to 6 have enjoyed participating in rounders, which is played either on the courts or the school field.

The SOGs Rounders is an annual match hosted by Form 6. Old Girls come back to see the school and the staff, play rounders and enjoy reliving their fondest memories of Stormont with old friends. This is always a very special occasion and it was lovely to see so many familiar faces. Congratulations to the SOGs who won the cup this year.

After successfully introducing cricket to Form 6 last year, we extended this to Forms 4 to 6 in the summer term. Form 6 lessons have continued to be delivered by the Head of Cricket at Queenswood School with Mrs Portsmouth and Mrs Mursell teaching Forms 4 and 5. This year we had another successful master class session in lacrosse. The lacrosse coach from Haileybury offered her expertise to girls in Forms 5 and 6, which was enjoyed by all who participated.

Cricket has been well received by the girls and they have enjoyed playing against other schools

Dance

Dance is taught from Reception to Form 2. The girls enjoy using equipment and their imaginations to create their own routines, parachute routines and skipping dances.

Athletics

During the summer months we take full advantage of our Field, where PE lessons and Sports Day take place. The girls enjoy the open space, running, jumping and throwing for athletics.

Stormont hosted a meet against Lyonsdown where the girls did exceptionally well.

Ski trip

In April, Mrs Portsmouth organised a ski trip for girls in Forms 4 to 6. The girls enjoyed the ski school, evening activities and developed their skiing skills as well as their independence by being away from home.

Clubs

Run For Fun is a popular club organised by Mrs Portsmouth and Mrs Mursell on a Friday afternoon after school. It is an opportunity for girls to develop stamina, train for cross country and athletics competitions and have fun whilst being active. Lunch time netball sessions provide an opportunity for the girls to develop their position and tactics and prepare for matches.

Lacrosse is taught to girls in Forms 5 and 6.

Mr Eastwood’s lunchtime tennis coaching continues to be a popular club at Stormont. The girls enjoy Mr Eastwood’s sessions and have developed their skills as a result of their attendance at the club.

Ball skills takes place before school on two mornings a week. This optional club is attended by almost every girl. During these sessions, the girls focus on their throwing and catching skills and enjoy occasional match play. They like being active outside first thing in the morning.

Gym training sessions are for selected girls who have opportunities throughout the year to compete against other schools. For these competitions, the girls work hard to demonstrate agilities including handstand forward rolls, bridges, backward walkovers and 360 degree spins. For the vaults, they choose from squat on and straight jump off, squat through, straddle and handspring vaults. Recreational gym is open to all girls throughout the school who would like to develop their skills.