Category: Sport
U11 Boys Football @ Forest
Forest School hosted a U11 Boys Football Tournament on Saturday that was contested between five teams in a round-robin format. Avon House finished a respectable third-place after impressive victories again Forest (1-0) and Daiglen (5-0). There was defeats against St Aubyn’s (1-2) and Loyola (0-3), but the boys should take great confidence and pride from…
Inter-House Cross Country
Last Friday saw the Prep’s Inter-House Cross Country competition take place at Woodford Green Cricket Club. Prep pupils had prepared for the event in PE in a range of fitness-related lessons. Despite previous downpour, the sun shone strongly for the afternoon with many parents and family members in attendance. The circuit, that includes the Winston…
U11 Girls Football Tournament @ St Aubyn’s
On Tuesday, St Aubyn’s hosted an Under 11 Girls Football tournament. With emphasis on providing girls with the opportunity to play football, the team should be proud of their efforts. Despite not managing to win a game, it was an invaluable experience for some girls who have never taken part in an external football match….
U11 Boys Football v Loyola
Despite fixtures against WGPS being postponed, we were able to arrange a last-minute training match against Loyola last Friday. The boys played three fifteen minute thirds, with emphasis on coaching whilst playing. Despite the relaxed manner of the fixture, both teams were competitive throughout and fought hard to win each mini-match. Loyola won each third, 3-0,…
Staff v Year 6 Pupils v Year 6 Parents Netball
Thank you to all the staff, Year 6 pupils and Year 6 parents who played in the Netball matches on Wednesday. The parent team training sessions really paid off with the parent team winning both of their matches. A special mention to the Princes, the first time we have seen a whole family playing against…
Athletics Quadkids
The Year 4 Athletics team took on 14 other schools at the Cricklefields Athletics track in Ilford on Monday 26th June. Competing at the 600m, long jump, 75 sprint and the vortex howler throw, both the boys and girls team acquitted themselves very well against older athletes. All times and distances are awarded points across…
Sport’s Day
Sports Day took place on Friday 16th June and it was a great success for the Pre-Prep and Prep children. It showcased their sporting talents and how enthusiastic many are to progress in this subject area. With both track and field events, pupils embraced the fun and competition of the day. Well done to Cavell…
Annual Sport’s Dinner
Pupils that represented sports teams this academic year attended a celebration evening at God’s Own Pizza in Loughton on Monday evening. Wearing their finest clothing to the event, captains of all sports teams wrote and read a report of their team’s season, detailing their journeys and achievements. Awards were given for Player of the Year…
Middlesex V Sussex at Lord’s Cricket Ground
Pupils attended a Twenty20 cricket fixture at Lord’s Cricket Ground between Middlesex and Sussex on Thursday 8th June. Mr Phillips, Mr Thornley, Mrs Campbell and Miss Neal travelled with the children via tube to the prestigious venue in what was a close encounter. Sussex took the victory by four runs, with a standout performance from Ravi…
Tyler’s Terrific Tennis
Tyler (3KI) played in an orange ball tennis grade 6 match tournament at Chigwell Tennis Club on 2nd June and won the tournament winning 7 matches, the first to 10 points. This is a real boost to his confidence as the last time he played in a tennis tournament, Tyler lost all his matches and…
