Category: Sport
Inter House Prep Cross Country
The 2024 Avon House Inter-House Prep Cross Country Race was a resounding success on Friday, with pupils from Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 participating enthusiastically and with determination to finish their course. Hosting the event this year at The Woodford Wells Club, and with perfect weather conditions for running, we were delighted to welcome…
A Rather Wet Wimbledon
On Wednesday 3rd July, eight lucky and well-behaved children attended the 2nd round of The Championships at Wimbledon. Unfortunately, the weather was grey and showery with regular interruptions to play but this did mean that the party “got their steps in” and explored the grounds thoroughly taking in Henman Hill, court 18, the practice courts,…
Inter House Swimming Gala
The Prep School held our Inter-House Swimming Gala at Loughton Leisure Centre on Thursday 28th June. Whilst participation was mandatory our less able swimmers swam shorter distances, sometimes in the shallow end. Races were mixed gender and whilst only some races yielded medals, all races (and flotation events) contributed to the House totals. There were…
Sports Leaders Course Complete
Adam from 3KI is the latest pupil to pass the Sports Leaders course. Congratulations to Adam and all the others who passed and received their certificates in Friday’s assembly. The other Sports Leaders to pass are Josephine , Jumana, Zak A, Eilidh, Eva H, Jamie, Imogen and Zak S. Well done everyone!
Annual Sports Dinner
The annual Sports Awards Dinner took place on Monday evening where staff and pupils gathered to celebrate the sporting achievements of individuals and teams from throughout the year. Sports Captains were invited to share their own thoughts on how the year had gone in their particular sport. Presentation box medals were given to the Players…
Sport’s Day
Our annual Sports Day competition was hosted on 7th June 2024 at The Woodford Wells Club. The day was a resounding success, filled with excitement, enthusiasm, and spirited competition. Pupils from all years participated in a variety of athletic events, showcasing their skills and sportsmanship, displaying their athletic abilities and teamwork to an appreciative crowd…
Year 2 5-a-side Football Tournament
On 9th May, 7 budding footballers from Year 2 travelled to Barnet Power League for a 5-a-side competition. After 5 matches in the group stages, the boys finished in very respectable 3rd place. They went forward to the quarter finals where unfortunately they were beaten by Southbank International School. It was a great afternoon of…
U9 Football Tournament at Frentford FC
On Wednesday 24th April, 7 boys from Years 3 & 4 played in an U9 Football tournament at Frentford FC. 16 teams took part. In the group stage we won 1 match but lost 2 placing us 3rd in our group. We then went on to the plate competition where we won 2 of our 3…
London Pulse Netball
On Monday 15th April, 11 girls from Netball Club, along with Mrs Gleadell and Miss Ioakim went to the Copper Box in Stratford to watch London Pulse v Saracen Mavericks. It was a really close match with some superb netball played by both teams. London Pulse narrowly beat the Saracen Mavericks 45-43. It was a…
ISA London North Hockey Tournament
Our U11 Mixed Hockey competed in the ISA London North Hockey Tournament last Friday. Held at Old Loughtonians Hockey Club, pupils played against eight other schools and progressed to the plate competition after the initial group stage. Head Girl, Emily (6NH) scored a decisive penalty shuffle whilst Captain Mannat (6NH) made superb saves to see…
