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A sporting chance Sport remains an important part of a young person’s development and wellbeing, meaning it is a compulsory activity for all boys at Wetherby Senior School in London
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ehind the trademark red doors of the secondary school’s Marylebone Lane building in central London lies a treasure trove of sporting facilities for all pupils to enjoy. This includes a fully-equipped strength and conditioning suite, and a superb spin studio, which also prove popular with pupils at lunchtime and after-school clubs. Wetherby Senior’s location ensures easy use of nearby state-of-the-art facilities, like Regent’s Park’s sports grounds and Ealing Trailfinders. With sport included as part of the curriculum for all pupils, including sixth formers, this means pupils visit Ealing Trailfinders Sports Ground several times a week, using equipment and pitches available for professional rugby union and cricket teams.
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James Sullivan, Director of Sport at the school says: “We’re all aware that the pandemic has disrupted and restricted opportunities to participate in sport, with Sport England’s
annual survey of activity levels among young people showing teenage boys hit hardest in this way. Yet, we continue to provide a full programme of sport for all our boys, from age 11 to 18, to ensure they try out different sports, build character and friendships, and stay healthy mentally and physically. “The breadth of facilities available to our young people, both at our school and away from Marylebone Road, ensures our boys can enjoy the winter team sports of rugby and football and can play tennis and cricket, as well as enjoy youth athletic development or spin. Alongside football, rugby, tennis and cricket, we offer athletics, basketball, swimming, yoga, table tennis and running, to name just a few of our available options.” Although Wetherby Senior’s sports programme is inclusive, it’s also challenging, with weekly fixtures providing a packed timetable for the school’s numerous sports teams. This includes participation in external competitions alongside inter-house (or intertrib, as Wetherby Senior’s house system is
The school’s sports programme is inclusive
