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Maxwell to represent England and Wales in International Public Speaking Competition

There was good news recently for Maxwell Duncan who has just learnt that he has been selected to represent England and Wales in an International Public Speaking competition from 14th to 18th May 2018. The competition, organised and hosted by the English Speaking Union (ESU), will see 50 speakers from 50 countries taking part. Maxwell qualified for this prestigious selection by winning 'Outstanding Personality' at the ESU's national finals earlier this year - surely one of the best-named (and appropriately bestowed) awards in the competition. The week-long event which takes place in London will involve competition heats, public speaking training as well as cultural activities and social events. Mr Land, who coaches the public speaking team at the school, expressed his delight at this 'well-deserved' honour. Congratulations to Maxwell from us all.

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29th January

Year 8 Swimmers Make Waves at County Championships

We are delighted to announce that two of our Year 8 pupils, Sam C and Grace F, have achieved significant success in the pool, qualifying for and competing at the prestigious County Swimming Championships. Qualification for Counties is a major milestone in the swimming world. To be eligible, swimmers must achieve strict published qualifying times and rank within the top 25 competitors in their age group across the entire county. Both students have demonstrated exceptional talent to reach this elite standard. Sam has secured his place in an incredible variety of events, demonstrating his versatility across both sprints and long-distance endurance races. Representing Berkhamsted Swim Club, Sam will be competing at the Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre in St Albans throughout January. His comprehensive schedule includes: Freestyle: 50m, 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, and 1500m Butterfly: 50m, 100m, and 200m Individual Medley: 100m, 200m, and 400m Matching this high standard of performance is Grace F, who represents the U13 age group. Grace has already secured a fantastic 9th place ranking in the county for the 100m breaststroke. Beyond this individual success, Grace is a dedicated member of Ricky Swim Club and a vital part of the SCD team, regularly representing the school in the Herts League. Reaching this level requires a sustained and high level of commitment. Over the past eight months, both swimmers have balanced intense training schedules and regular licensed galas alongside their academic studies. Their success is a testament not only to their athletic ability but also to their discipline and excellent time management. Please join us in congratulating Grace on her top10 ranking and wis