Sport

In the Junior School, we aim to embed a love for physical activity and sport. The girls learn to apply and develop a broader range of skills and how to compete. They are encouraged to develop an understanding of how to improve and evaluate their performances and recognise their own success.  

Our Junior pupils benefit from a variety of activities which will give them the opportunity to challenge themselves, play and compete against others, including local schools, and have fun. Our Junior pupils receive 6 weeks of swimming lessons within every academic year and specialist-led games lessons each week learning how to play netball, hockey, football, basketball, cricket, rounders, health-related fitness, cross-country, gymnastics, athletics, badminton and tennis. Dance is taught through Performing Arts.  

Our Juniors and Seniors Sports Day is an important part of the school calendar with every girl taking part and winning points for their house, as are the termly house events which include cross country and our major games. There are also a wide variety of extra-curricular clubs on offer at lunch times and after school including netball, hockey, football, trampolining, athletics and gymnastics.  
 

Girls benefit from working in small, streamed teaching groups with specialist staff and top-quality equipment. There is strong emphasis not only refining and developing individual skills but also on teamwork. The girls are also taught to use a variety of strategies when faced with challenges. There is also an increasing emphasis on leadership; senior pupils can apply to become sports leaders and captains. They have the responsibility of supporting and promoting their specialist sport at clubs, fixtures, and events.  

We aim to foster a life-long love for physical activity in all our senior pupils. Our extensive co-curricular programme offers something for everyone, whether that be social activity or competitive sport. Our school teams regularly train and compete in a broad range of sports including netball, football, hockey, basketball, cricket, rounders, tennis, athletics, cross-country, swimming, and gymnastics.  Additional professional coaches are employed to further extend the co-curricular and competitive programme. Teams and individuals are encouraged to attend selection trials which will often lead to district, county, and even national honours.  

Our fitness suite, located within our Sports Hall, is a bright and inviting space where the senior girls learn how to train for both fitness and performance. Cardiovascular and strength and conditioning equipment enable all the girls to carry out their own training programmes specific to their personal goals. Our senior pupils also participate in other indoor activities such as basketball, volleyball, badminton, health related fitness, gymnastics and trampolining.