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Celebrating our prestigious Gold School Games Mark award

We are proud to share that we have officially been awarded the prestigious Gold School Games Mark for the 2024/25 academic year. This national accolade recognises our extensive dedication to physical education, school sports and active play, highlighting the incredible effort put forth by our staff, teachers and pupils alike.

Our commitment to fostering a healthy environment has even caught the attention of Westminster, with South West Hertfordshire Member of Parliament, Gagan Mohindra, reaching out personally to congratulate the entire school community on this brilliant milestone. In a letter addressed to the school, Mr. Mohindra emphasised that regular physical activity is absolutely vital for children’s overall development and well being. He praised our collective efforts, noting that our dedication to sports is making a tangible difference to children today while significantly improving their life chances for the future.

We are incredibly grateful for this recognition and want to extend a massive thank you to our teachers, pupils and the wider community who continue to help our young people access the massive benefits that come from staying physically active.

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21st May

May PE Round-Up: A month of record breaking triumphs, runs and wickets!

What an unbelievable month of sport it has been! From dominating on the cricket crease to shattering records on the athletics track and even crowning a national champion, our pupils have shown incredible work ethic, talent, and sportsmanship this May. Here is your round-up of all the fantastic PE achievements from the past few weeks. Cricket: Boundaries, wickets, and historic starts It has been a packed month for our cricket teams, with some stunning individual performances and massive team victories. Year 9 Dominance The Year 9 team has been in scintillating form. They kicked off their season by posting a massive 167 for 1, thanks to Dwij, Tommy, and Prem all smashing 40+ runs, before bowling Rickmansworth out for just 62 (Sam taking 3 wickets and Rithvik taking 2). They carried that momentum straight into the County Plate, securing a huge 130-run win over Ashlyns, highlighted by a spectacular hat-trick from Jaimin! They followed this up with a 35-run win against Roundwood Park in Round 2, featuring an excellent 46 runs from Prem. Year 7 Flying Start Our Year 7 boys made school history this month, starting their SCD cricket careers with a wicket on the very first ball! They secured a dominant 10-wicket win over Ashlyns in the County Plate, with wickets shared among Rishaan, Jayan, Mohammed, Jiyaan, Reyansh, and Noah. They kept the streak alive in the County Plate quarter-final against Monks Walk. After a strong start from the opposition, Jayan ripped through their lineup with 5 wickets, pegging them back to 70 all out. The boys chased it down comfortably losing only 2 wickets, guided by a solid 34 from Jiyaan. They now march on to the semi-finals after Half Term! Year 10 Knight Stokes Cup The Year 10s came agonisingly close to a spot in the County Final of the new Knight Stokes Cup. Playing their semi-final against KWS at Hitchin CC, the boys posted a highly competitive 133 for 5, which included a massive 6 from Aryan and a fine 56 from Dara. Unfortunately, despite a valiant effort, KWS chased down the total with an over to spare. Athletics: Cup finals and record-breaking jumps Hard work truly pays off, and our athletics squads have been proving it week after week with outstanding dedication and a string of successes. Track & Field Cup Success Following a brilliant day of competition, the official results are in, and all four of our teams have qualified for the Regional Finals! * The Junior Girls (JG), Intermediate Girls (IG), and Intermediate Boys (IB) teams have qualified for the A North London Regional Final on Monday 15th June. The Junior Boys (JB) team qualified for the B Final on Wednesday 10th June. Special mention to the impressive squad that racked up an excellent 493 points to secure their spot, with Noah standing out by scoring a massive 55 points across the Pole Vault and Hurdles. County League Masterclasses At County League Match 2, our teams showed massive improvement, with three teams taking 1st place on the night! A later meet saw the U14 Girls completely dominate, winning nearly all the track events and placing in the top 3 for every single field event. Athletes of the Match / Day Honours: U14 Girls: Audrey (300m 2nd) & Annie U14 Boys: Joseph (Hurdles & Pole Vault win) & Theo U16 Girls: Lottie (Long Jump, 200m & Relay win) & Isabella U16 Boys: Aryan (Discus win) & Noah Noah Smashes the County Record! It has been an extraordinary month for Noah VdB. Not only did he become the County U16 Pole Vault Champion with a staggering personal best of 4m 10cm, but he also broke the County League record with a clearance of 4.06m at a recent meet. An incredible achievement from a truly impressive athlete! Gymnastics: Jessie is crowned British Champion! Beyond the school fields, we have major national success to celebrate. A massive congratulations to Jessie, who competed in the Acrobatic NDP Finals - 2026. Representing the school and her club with distinction, Jessie and her partner put on an incredible performance to place 1st overall and were crowned British Champions in the IDP1 - Women’s Pair category!  What a sensational month for our PE department and pupils. Enjoy the achievements, keep up the training and let's carry this incredible momentum into June's regional finals!
21st May

Year 7 trip to Mountfitchet Castle

On Monday 11th and Thursday 14th May, our Year 7 pupils stepped back in time during an immersive history visit to Mountfitchet Castle in Stansted, Essex. As a reconstructed Norman Motte and Bailey Castle and village built on its original historic site, Mountfitchet provided the perfect backdrop for our young historians to bring their classroom learning to life. Throughout the days, pupils were given the unique opportunity to fully experience the authentic sights, sounds and smells of life within an eleventh-century community. The visit was carefully designed to enhance the pupils' understanding of several key components of the History National Curriculum. By exploring the various reconstructed buildings and interacting with the historically accurate surroundings, they gained a deeper insight into William the Conqueror’s England, the impressive feats of Medieval engineering, and the strict realities of Crime and Punishment in the Middle Ages. Adding to the authenticity of the experience were the various siege weapons on display and an array of animals roaming freely around the grounds, including deer, peacocks, goats, chickens and turkeys, which gave everyone a true sense of a bustling medieval village. Despite encountering some wet weather, the rain did nothing to dampen the enthusiasm of the group. Our Year 7 pupils had a thoroughly enjoyable and memorable experience, which successfully reinforced their understanding of castle life and Norman settlement during the Middle Ages. The school is incredibly proud of how the pupils engaged with the history, and we are confident that the hands on knowledge they gained will greatly benefit their ongoing studies.