JUNIOR SCHOOL SPORT

The Junior School boys have continued their sport into the Lent Term, with several Form 1 and Form 2 boys moving over to Fencing. A few of the more experienced fencers have been given the chance to take part in fixtures, including the British School Team Championships.

There have been several rugby fixtures this term. The Upper Preps attended the Caldicott Prep School Rugby Festival, in what proved to be an excellent event for those selected.

The Form 1 and Form 2 teams have had fixtures against Merchant Taylors’ Prep, with Form 2 also playing Kew Green Prep in a competitive match.

Various festivals have been cancelled, due to adverse weather, however the U10s did manage to play in the Hampton Prep 7s, while the U11s are looking forward to the Rosslyn Park National School 7s.

Many pupils also had the chance to represent their House in the Junior School Swimming Gala, which was an excellent event for all involved. All of the children performed well, with Gregory House coming out as the victors.

Netball

From Pre-Prep 3 to Form 2 the girls have been introduced to Bee Netball, which focuses on improving core skills and confidence through fun activities and modified games.

Upper-Prep, Form 1 and Form 2 have participated in tournaments and fixtures this term against local schools which has given them the opportunity to play in several netball positions. In each team the coaches have seen great development which has resulted in wins against St Augustine’s, Belmont Prep and Orley Farm.

Hockey

U11 London Regional Hockey Finals

After coming 2nd in the County round a week earlier, the U11s competed in the London Regional Finals. In the first two games we comfortably beat John Allen Prep School 3-0 and Emanuel 9-0.

The girls played Bancroft’s in the final. It was a very good game in which we had numerous chances but could not find the net. With time running out Bancroft’s managed to score with 10 seconds to go to win the tournament, and we came 2nd.

A special mention goes to Amelia Marron who scored 6 goals in 3 games, following the 12 she scored the week before. Player of the tournament was Amelie Booth who was magnificent in defence and played with great maturity.