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Football Tour to Maine, USA

This summer, 38 pupils travelled to Maine, USA, for a 10-day football tour, a tradition at our school that has now run for over 30 years. For the first time, for a long time, both boys’ and girls’ squads took part, staying with host families from our long-standing friends at River City FC in Bangor, Maine.

Alongside football training and matches, pupils enjoyed a wide range of cultural and outdoor experiences, including hiking, water sports, fishing, white-water rafting, and memorable social gatherings such as pool and lake parties with their hosts.

On the pitch, the girls’ team recorded one win, one draw and two losses from their four games, with Chloe H named Player of the Tour and Nancy Y recognised as the Great Dane. The boys played five matches, winning three and losing two, with Charlie K named Player of the Tour and Jonny M awarded the Great Dane.

The tour was an unforgettable experience for all involved, with our pupils welcomed with incredible warmth and generosity by our American hosts. For many of our footballers, this trip is seen as a true "rite of passage," celebrating years of commitment and performances in school fixtures while inspiring younger pupils to look forward to their chance in future years.

We now look ahead to next summer, when it will be our turn to host the River City FC boys’ and girls’ squads here in the UK. Further details will follow shortly, including how families can support the visit by hosting our American guests.

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