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DofE Exciting Easter Expeditions

Over the Easter period we had two exciting DofE trips which took place, enabling students to continue developing skills such as communication, commitment, leadership and teamwork.  

Gold Practice Expedition 30th March – 3rd April 2022

21 students travelled to Derbyshire to undertake two days of training and a three day practice Gold expedition. The weather was not kind to them due to the heavy snow and cold experienced throughout the training. The students luckily overcame the weather to complete the five days over the northern peak district and climbing up onto the Kinder plateau, where they were treated to some fabulous views. An early start on the final day enabled most groups to be off the hills by lunchtime. The students will use this experience to prepare them for their qualifying expedition in the Lake District in July, where they are hoping for better weather! 

180 Year 9 students completed their two day Bronze training over the weekend of 25th/26th or 27th/28th March. The students walked from school to Phasel’s wood with a team of parent volunteers and 6th form ambassadors who helped train them on their navigation skills. In the evening the students were able to cook a meal on the Trangia stoves. The groups then walked back to school the following day, on a different route, with remote supervision so they could practice in preparation for their qualifying expedition in May or June.

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29th January

Sporting Success: A Season of Triumphs for the PE Faculty

It has been an exceptional start to the year for our sports teams, with pupils across Year 7 and Year 11 delivering outstanding performances on the pitch, the court and the track. Here is a roundup of the latest results from the PE Faculty. Football Successes: The Year 11 Boys football team produced a fantastic display to reach the U16 County Cup Quarter Finals. While all 15 squad members contributed superbly to the team effort, special mention must go to Frankie and Myles, who were named Players of the Match after scoring two spectacular long range strikes. Ollie and Sammy also found the net to complete the scoring. Meanwhile, the Year 7B team showed true grit in wet conditions to secure their second win in the district league against CDS. A great goal from David and a composure-filled penalty from Player of the Match, Zak, secured the victory.  Athletics Achievements: Our Year 7 Athletics teams have seen their dedication pay off after training hard on Thursdays throughout the term. At the TR&W SSP Indoor Athletic Meeting, the Girls’ team took home a brilliant 1st place, while the Boys’ team finished a strong 3rd. We also have a massive individual achievement to celebrate. Theo (Year 7) has been crowned the U13 South of England Shot Put Champion at the Lee Valley Indoor Track. In what was his first-ever indoor competition, Theo smashed his personal best by 50cm. He also showed great pace on the track, reaching the semi-finals of the U13 60m sprint and missing out on the final by a heartbreaking 0.06 seconds. Basketball Season Opener: The basketball season got off to a super start with a thrilling game against Rickmansworth School. In a contest between two evenly matched sides, our team came out on top, led by a fine performance from captain Seth. Congratulations to all pupils for their hard work and sportsmanship!