Welcome back and a very warm welcome to those joining the school in September.
We are very excited to begin another year of Emanuel sport and to build on the successes of the previous year, which included many impressive achievements on both regional and national levels. Our sporting facilities have developed further with recent updates to the Sports Hall lighting, followed by the refurbishment of the Sports Hall reception and updating of the Sports Hall Cricket Nets. With the work now largely done, we are all set for another action-packed autumn term of sport.
Sport continues to thrive
Emanuel prides itself on providing high-quality sporting opportunities for girls and boys. As a school, we will often run more teams and more fixtures than many other London day schools, with the vast majority of these fixtures in our Performance Sports taking place at the weekend. We see significant value in facilitating our pupils taking part in team sports, competing alongside their peers, for enjoyment, friendship, well-being, resilience and character development.
Alongside these aims, pupils are encouraged to strive for excellence. The school is ambitious in the development of its sporting facilities (both on-site and at our off-site sports ground) and keen to establish itself as the leading coeducational day school for sport in south-west London.
Mr Lavery, our Director of Sport, will be joined this year by new and existing colleagues with high-level professional experience as coaches and competitors to support our pupils. Further details on our new colleagues can be found on page 3.
Our House sporting competitions will continue to provide a range of co-educational opportunities for pupils to hone their skills, with girls and boys competing alongside one another in our keenly contested House competition. For further details on house sport, pupils should contact their head of house.
Our sports guide for the term ahead
This document will provide you with a comprehensive guide to the games programme, physical education curriculum and the co-curricular sports offering during the autumn term. The term time programme will commence from Tuesday 2nd September and conclude on Friday 12th December.
As ever, access to fixture lists for the term can be found on our school sport website HERE
Should you wish to discuss any matters pertaining to our sports provision, please contact the Director of Sport, Mr S Lavery (Sam.Lavery@emanuel.org.uk) or the director of the specific sport concerned.
Staffing update
At the start of term, we are welcoming several new faces to the sports department, as we work towards our ambitious target of being the best fully co-educational day school for sport in south-west London. They will of course be accompanied by the many familiar faces who have played such a key role in the development of Emanuel Sport in recent years.
Sports Therapist Miss Imogen Allen
Miss Allen joins us as our new Sport Therapist where she will be looking after the rehabilitation of our young athletes.With experience working at Swansea City FC, Cardiff University and Cardiff Met, Miss Allen has experiences working with young athletes across a range of sports from the ages of 10 and above.While working at Emanuel, she will also be working with Millwall FC Academy, in a part time physiotherapy position.
Head of Middle School and PE Teacher
Mr Jack Kenmir
We’re delighted to have added Mr Kenmir to the department. He joins us from Highgate school where he held various roles including Head of Cocurricular, Head of House and Head of Hockey. Mr Kenmir will play a significant role in leading pastoral care at Emanuel, as well as coaching hockey and football, along with a range of other sports.
Hockey Coach
Mr Andrew Croft
Mr Croft is the women’s 2nd XI coach at London Wayfarers, where he has made a significant impact as a coach both with the senior women and the junior players at the club. Mr Croft has also previously worked at Ibstock Place School, and he is excited about the prospect of working within an incredibly strong Emanuel coaching team.
Sport Graduate (Hockey)
Mr Max Lowrey
Having worked his way through the England Hockey system as a youth international Mr Lowrey has become a regular National Premier League player with East Grinstead. More recently, he has been developing his coaching career, working with East Grinstead HC and Epsom HC to name just a couple. He will be joining us as a Sports Graduate, we’re he’ll play a key role in supporting Mr MacDonald in the Hockey Programme, as well as coaching a range of other sport.
Sports Graduate (Football)
Mr Sebastian Fallowfield
Mr Fallowfield joins us from Alleyne’s we’re he has already had a hugely successful year as Sports Graduate. With a strong playing background in football, as well as having been a 1st XV rugby player during his days as a pupil at Dulwich College, Mr Fallowfield will provide great support throughout the department.
Internal Appointments
We also have a number of staff taking on new roles within the department, as their careers continue to develop:
Director of Rowing
Mr Jonny Fieth
Mr Fieth has had an impressive rise within the rowing world since his university days as President of the Nottingham University Boat Club. With valuable experience gained coaching at Kings Canterbury and a hugely impressive 2 years as Boathouse Manager here at Emanuel, we’re delighted that he has taken on the role of Director of Rowing.
Deputy Director of Rowing
Miss Ella Toa
Miss Toa is stepping up from her role as Senior Girls Coach, during which time she did incredible things with the squad, supporting their development on and off the river which culminated in qualfication for Henley for the second successive year.
Sports Coach
Mr Jack Digby
Mr Digby played a key coaching role int he department as a Sports Graduate last year, and we’re delighted that he is able to commit his future to Emanuel as a full-time sports coach.With a particular specialism in rugby, Mr Digby also brings strong passion for cricket and netball.
Sports
kit
requirements
Full details of the clothing available from our kit supplier Serious Stuff is available via the link.
For non-urgent orders, parents can take advantage of a free delivery to school option for the start of each term and the second half of the autumn term. Your order will be delivered directly to the school at the start of the term (or autumn second half of term) and can be collected by your child. Orders will need to be placed at least a week in advance of the start of the term or half term.
Please note that any issues with orders or items made this way will still need to be addressed to Serious Stuff and not the school.
Parents can also collect items directly themselves from the Serious Stuff offices in Mortlake.
Sports kit expectations
On days when year groups have their games afternoon, pupils may wear their smart school sports kit to school – this must include tracksuit bottoms for all pupils. All kit must be from Serious Stuff, our kit supplier, and all items must be clearly labelled with pupils’ full names. We thank you for ensuring this is the case. Pupils who do not have the appropriate kit for during the day may be asked to come to school in uniform.
Pupils in Years 6-9 who have PE lessons through the week may also wear their sports kit to school on these days. Pupils will know which days these lessons are scheduled when they receive their new timetable. Pupils in Years 10-13 who study GCSE or A level PE will be provided with changing facilities for any practical lessons. They should wear full school uniform throughout the rest of the day, ensuring they have changed immediately after the lesson.
Pupils who have training or practices before and after school will be provided with changing facilities to use. They should wear full school uniform throughout the day. For practice sessions taking place before school pupils should arrive at school from 7.00am with the sessions scheduled to start from 7.15am.
Fixtures, teams and results
Please click here to view the sports calendar, selected teams, and results. To access the team and training sheets, you will be asked to input a password. When this prompted, please type ‘emssport’ and we recommend that that you save the password on your device. The team sheets will provide you with specific information for fixtures.
Selection for sports fixtures
All pupils are expected to make themselves available for sports fixtures during the week and at the weekend. When selected for a school team, pupils (and parents) are expected to prioritise these fixtures over other non-school commitments. Any requests for absence from a fixture should be emailed to the Director of Sport a minimum of 8 days prior to the date concerned for consideration. Requests made after this period will not be considered except for extenuating emergency circumstances.
As a guide, requests to miss school sport are not a usual part of school life at Emanuel, and as such, should be limited to genuine special occasions, such as family weddings and funerals. Birthday parties and other social events would not typically be considered a suitable reason so miss school sport.
Team sheets will be posted online at least 48 hours prior to any fixtures and pupils are responsible for checking their own SOCS account.
Pupils may travel to home and away fixtures in Emanuel tracksuits but should ensure they have a set of dry and clean kit to attend match teas and to travel home. On certain occasions, pupils may be asked to ensure they wear full school uniform to and from matches.
Transport policy
Travelling to away fixtures (weekdays, Saturdays and pre-season/ holidays)
Where fixtures are scheduled away from the school site at another school, we will normally provide a transportation option. This will usually be by coach or mini-bus. but where it is quicker and more efficient to travel by public transport then this option may be used.
In the case of fixtures that are located close to the school (e.g. Barnes,Wimbledon etc.) then pupils and parents may be asked to travel direct. Early communication will be provided in these instances.
Fixtures and training scheduled at Blagdons (our offsite sports facilities)
Where fixtures or training are scheduled at Blagdons midweek
Our sports offering
then a transportation option will always be provided.
Where fixtures are scheduled at the weekend the school asks pupils and parents to travel directly making use of the transport links ( here). Parking is available (approximately 120) on-site for those who wish to travel by car.
For lower school pupils (Years 6-8) we will provide a transportation option when needed on a Saturday to Blagdons. Those requiring this option should email the sports administrator (sportsadmin@emanuel.org.uk) no later than 10am the Friday morning before the fixture. Transport will typically be via public transport (subject to numbers). Owing to the staggering of fixtures, meet times may be earlier using this option. A return trip will be provided though dependent on timings may not occur immediately at the end of a match.
*During the first half of the autumn term, the school will provide return transportation from the school site to Blagdons for any pupils in Years 6 or 7 selected for any fixtures scheduled there at the weekend.
SPORT AT EMANUEL
DEVELOPMENT
Our range of additional sports which support the athletic development of pupils. We aim to offer competitive opportunities against other schools in all of these sports.
Our major sports for pupils in which we provide regular inter-school fixtures and enter national and regional competitions.
ENGAGEMENT
Our range of sports and activities on offer to ensure that every pupil remains active and learns the value of sport and exercise for life.
Over 20 sports and activities including:
Physical Education
In the core physical education lessons pupils in Years 6-8 will have two single lessons of PE throughout the week. They will rotate through three different activities, badminton, athletic development and swimming. Each activity will aim to improve pupils’ physical capabilities, as well as specifically focusing on improving their social, personal, and cognitive skills within sporting contexts. They will support pupils as they develop their proficiency in our performance sports.
Years 6, 7 & 8
Badminton 8OR, 8CJR, 7DGA, 7HV, 6USC
Swimming
Athletic Development
Year 9
Pupils will be required to bring their swimming kit to school during their swimming block, they are expected to attend school in full Emanuel PE kit on these days as well as kit for the other activities. The specific activities and classes can be found below.Teachers will email classes to inform them of their activity and specific kit requirements at the start of each block.
Year 9 will have a double lesson of PE once a week. Pupils take part in our athletic development module in the first half of term and will be required to wear their full Emanuel PE kit for these lessons. In the second half of the autumn term pupils will be given a choice of activities to participate in, all of which will require them to wear their full Emanuel PE kit, information on this can be found here.
Swimming kit guidance (all year groups)
• Boys - jammers/trunks (black or navy) & Goggles. Swimming shorts and rash vests may also be worn if preferential.
• Girls - swimming costume (black or navy) & goggles. Swimming shorts and rash vests may also be worn if preferential.
• Swimming caps - a gender-neutral requirement based on hair length. If hair is long (over a pupil’s eyes or on their shoulders) then a swimming cap must be worn.
• Pupils must always bring a towel to all swimming PE lesson and co-curricular swimming sessions.
• Pupils are welcome to bring a bottle of water into the pool area if they wish. Drinks other than water are strictly prohibited.
Games programme
Monday
2.25pm-3.50pm Year 9
2.25pm-3.50pm Year 6
Tuesday 2.25pm-3.50pm Year 8
Wednesday 2.25pm-3.50pm Years 11, 12, & 13
Games Options
Hockey (Girls) Rugby (Boys) Rowing Aquatics.
Netball (Girls) Football (Boys)
Hockey** (Girls)
Rugby (Boys) Rowing
On Site:
Hockey (Girls)
Rugby (Boys) Rowing
Recreational Football Aquatics
Strength and Conditioning
Aerobic hour
Recreational Netball
Yoga Dance & Pilates Spinning Volleyball
Off site: Gym Workout Squash
Tennis Boxing Sailing Golf
Hockey (Girls)
Thursday 2.25pm-3.50pm Year 10
Friday 2.25pm-3.50pm Year 7
Rugby (Boys) Rowing Aquatics Tennis Climbing
Hockey (Girls)* Rugby (Boys).
*Year 7 Girls will be divided into two groups for hockey during games, this takes place at two separate venues: Blagdons and Spencer HC. Both groups will return to school no later than 4.30pm and pupils will be notified which group they are in at the start of term.
**Year 8 Girls hockey will be divided into two groups training at two sites: Blagdons and Spencer HC. The Spencer session will return to school at 4pm, while the Blagdons sessions is an extended one which will return by 5.30pm.
Games allocation
The allocation of pupils to games options is now published on SOCS. Please check your allocated games option via the link here - https://www.socscms.com/SOCS/CoCurricular/Activities.asp
Co-curricular sports programme
A comprehensive co-curricular schedule which included the venues for each session is published on Firefly. Details of clubs running are also published on the sports website. Autumn Term Co-Curricular Schedule
Performance Sports
Our performance sport training sessions will begin from the first day back at school, Tuesday 2nd September. Pupils do not need to sign up for training sessions via SOCS.
Hockey (Girls)
It is an exciting time for hockey at Emanuel as it continues to establish itself as one of main our performance sports. Our first class training facility at Blagdons provides consistent access to a high-quality surface for our players, while our Director of Hockey, Mr Macdonald, will continue to be supported by an incredibly strong coaching team, including returning GB international Miss Katie Curtis, and the latest additions to our hockey coaching team, Mr Andrew Croft and Mr Max Lowrey.
We run 22 competitive teams, giving all pupils the opportunity to represent the school at a level appropriate to them. We recognise that some pupils will be new to the sport and that is why we ensure that fixtures and competitions are carefully selected to provide the requisite level of challenge.
At the performance end of the sport, we have enjoyed recent success in local and national competitions with our teams regularly qualifying for regional finals and reaching the later stages of independent schools’ competitions. We also have a strong record of developing players through the England hockey talent pathway with players selected for county, talent academy and junior international trials.
Kit requirements (all year groups)
Girls across the school will be expected to wear full sports kit which includes the Emanuel shorts/skort, white polo, navy hockey socks, and a full tracksuit, as well as a gum shield and shinpads. The Emanuel sports kit will be required for all training, games sessions, and fixtures. No jewellery is permitted on the hockey pitch. We strongly recommend
that if you do wish to get your daughter’s ears pierced that this is done at the start of the holidays to allow them to heal in time for the start of the season and allow earrings to be removed easily. Players should bring a labelled water bottle with them to all training sessions and matches.
Hockey squads
Girls who wish to be considered for squads should attend practice sessions after school during their allocated time slot. These will predominately take place at our off-site sports facility (Blagdons), or at Spencer Hockey Club, as per the table below. Sessions will start on Tuesday 2nd September.
Transport will be provided to and from school for these training sessions. Pupils will leave school at 3.50pm and return to school by 6pm. If parents wish to collect their daughter from Blagdons or Spencer HC please ensure you are there before departure time (outlined in the table below) to ensure prompt departure of the coach back to school. More detailed information is provided in each year group’s hockey letter.
There will also be a provision for morning training sessions for all age groups. Further information on these sessions will be circulated once term has commenced and will be on an invite basis for year 9 and above.
Should you wish to discuss any hockey related matters please contact the Director of Hockey, Mr Calum MacDonald (Calum.MacDonald@Emanuel.org.uk).
Training Schedule (Girls)
Monday After School Years 10, 11, 12, 13
Tuesday After School Year 8 (continuation of Games session)
Wednesday After School Year 9
Thursday After School Year 7
4.00pm-5.30pm (6.00pm return to school)
4.00pm-5.00pm (5.30pm return from Blagdons, 4.00pm return from Spencer HC)
4.00pm-5.30pm (6pm return to school)
4.00pm-5.30pm (6pm return to school)
Blagdons
Blagdons/Spencer HC*
Blagdons
Blagdons
*Year 8 will be in two groups, with one group of girls travelling to Blagdons and the other to Spencer HC.The Blagdons group will return to school by 5:30pm and the Spencer group will return to school by 4pm.The intention of the longer Blagdons session is to provide the year 8 girls with more dedicated coaching and playing time. If your daughter has commitments that require her to be back at school by 4pm then the Spencer group will still provide an opportunity for all year 8 girls to play hockey in their games lesson.
More details regarding hockey will be circulated via the start of term hockey letter.
Rugby (Boys)
Rugby Union is the performance sport for boys during the autumn term. The programme is developing to meet the guidance and best practices currently defined by the RFU, professional clubs and academic research. We are proud to field multiple teams across year groups as well as provide playing opportunities to suit the level of contact appropriate for pupils.The school participates in a well-balanced weekend fixture list, coupled with additional competitive opportunities through the National Schools Cup/Vase and Surrey
Kit requirements
Compulsory Items
Boots (Firm Ground)
competitions. Games and training sessions are designed for players to develop their core skills and tactical understanding of the game in a safe and controlled manner as dictated by Mr Ross, Director of Rugby. In addition to our members of staff our programme is supported by professional coaches from both Harlequins RFC and Rosslyn Park RFC. In addition to our members of staff our programme is supported by professional players and coaches from Harlequins RFC.
Optional Items
Head Guard
Mouthguard Shoulder Pads
Emanuel School Rugby Jersey
Emanuel School Rugby Shorts
Emanuel School Rugby Socks
Water Bottle (Labelled)
Fixtures | Transport
Boys involved in away fixtures at opposing schools, will be transported to and from their respective venues via coach from school, this is with the exception of blocks against Wimbledon College, London Oratory and KCS Wimbledon. - further details of these arrangements will be sent out closer to the time. The pick-up and drop-off times are indicated on each individual team sheet.We encourage all pupils to use the transport provided and parents/guardians should only dropoff and-pick up directly if they have emailed the director of rugby or their respective age-grade coach in advance.
Emanuel School Training Top
Emanuel School Track Pants
Fixtures | Kit
Boys involved in fixtures should bring a labelled water bottle, a mouthguard, and full Emanuel School rugby kit including boots. Pupils should check studs prior to departure. If a pupil has lost / forgotten his mouthguard, they can request for a temporary replacement.
Should you wish to discuss any rugby related matters please contact the Director of Rugby, Mr Ross (George.Ross@ emanuel.org.uk).
After School Training Schedule
Rowing (Co-educational)
Rowing is historically the most successful sport at Emanuel with over 50 international and Olympic oarsmen and women in the record books and crews that have enjoyed success at the highest level (including winning the Princess Elizabeth Cup at Henley). In 2025 our girls’ and boys’ eights both qualified for the Henley Royal Regatta for the 2nd year in a row, building on the previous year, where the boys’ pair were crowned national champions. Over the last two seasons four rowers have achieved international representation for England in the Home Nations Cup.
Rowing takes place over all three terms at Emanuel and is led by staff with have competed and coached at international level. Year 8 have the option to select rowing as their games option in all three terms. In the autumn and spring terms, they will be land based learning the basic movement patterns before progressing onto the water in the summer term. There are also summer camps available for year 8 in July.
Pupils can take part in competitions from Year 9 to 13 in local and national events.The rowers train out of our very own boat house at Barnes Bridge with fully equipped performance gym, and a fleet of over 60 boats although some land sessions will take place at school taking advantage of our onsite facilities.
Transport
All pupils will travel to the Boat Club during their Games afternoons via train from Clapham Junction. Pupils in Years 8 to10 will be escorted from school to the Boat Club by a member of staff. Further information on these arrangements can be found here
Top-up fee
The top-up fee is charged per term to pupils choosing to row in Years 10 to 13. More information about this supplementary top-up fee can be found in the rowing handbook.
Easter rowing camps
Every year the Boat Club will run specialist training camps to extend our rowers’ experience of the sport. Last year, our senior rowers and those in Year 10 travelled to Italy for a 9 day training camp. Further details about this years camp will be communicated during the season.
Parents’ Supporters Group
There are over 40 parents heavily involved in supporting our rowers on weekends, in fund raising and in organising parent social events. If you would like to be involved and receive further useful information about parent events and races, please contact the group directly on emsbcsa@outlook.com
Further information
For more information about rowing at Emanuel including events and kit, please see our rowing Handbook here Should you have any further questions about rowing please do not hesitate to contact our new Director of Rowing, Mr Fieth ( Jonny.Fieth@emanuel.org.uk).
Time 6.45am – 8.00am 2.00pm – 5.00pm 4.00pm – 5.45pm 4.00pm – 6.30pm Monday Year 11-13
Saturday training
Year 11 – Upper Sixth 7:30am - 12:00pm Emanuel Boathouse
Year 10 10:00am – 12:00pm
Year 9 1:00pm – 3:30pm
Netball (Girls)
Netball continues to thrive at Emanuel with two age groups qualifying for the final’s day of ‘Sisters n Sport’ National Vase in 2025. Maintaining high quality training opportunities that challenge our players and support their development regardless of their playing ability continues to be our focus.
During the autumn term, we will be preparing our A team squads for their knockout competitions which take place from September. This year we have entered the ‘Sisters n Sport’ national competition as well as the National Schools Surrey Qualifiers.As a result, 1st VII, U15, U14 and U13 squads will train as per the timetable below. We will be running 2 weeks of trials at the start of term where all are invited. These training squads will then be ‘invite only’ to allow those involved in these national competitions maximum court time. Training sessions will begin on Tuesday 2nd September.
The autumn is also our priority term for our Y6 netballers, in line with other prep schools in the local area. So, our year 6 netballers can expect to start their after-school netball practice in the second week of term.
All details of netball fixtures will be updated on the sports website. Pupils will also be emailed in advance of these competitions. Senior players who have selected netball in the autumn term as their games option will take part in friendly netball fixtures throughout the autumn term. While the 1st VII will have a series of more competitive fixtures.
In the spring term, netball becomes our focus performance sport for years 7 and above. After school hockey training sessions will be replaced with netball. At which time pupils who wish to be selected for a school team are expected to attend these sessions. We will aim to provide match play experience for all who attend training.
If you have any questions regarding netball, please email our Director of Netball, Ms Gilbert (Hannah.Gilbert@emanuel. org.uk)
Day Team Time Location
Monday U18A 4:00pm – 5:15pm
Tuesday U12A, U13A 07:00am– 8:10am
U11A&B, U15A and U18A 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Wednesday U14A, U15A 7:00am – 8:10am
Friday U18A 7:00am – 8:10am
Friday (Adhoc training for U14A U12A, 13A) 4:00pm-5:00pm
Sports hall/Outside courts
Football (Boys)
The ISFA and ESFA national tournaments commence in the autumn term for our U13, U14, U15 and 1st XI teams. Training will take place for invited players on Mondays from 4.00pm – 5.00pm on the school playing fields or Wandsworth Common. As we move into the spring term, football becomes our focus performance sport for boys. All who attend training will be considered for fixtures which take place weekly. 1st XI practice sessions will begin in the first week of term, while all younger age groups will begin training during the second week of term.
Weekly training schedule
The autumn is also our priority term for our Y6 footballers, in line with other prep schools in the local area. So, our year 6 footballers can expect to start their after-school football practice in the second week of term.
Our growing girls’ football programme, which includes competing in the ISFA national tournaments, takes place during the summer term.
For any football related queries, please contact Director of Football, Mr Leigh, via Cameron.Leigh@emanuel.org.uk.
Monday U14A, U15A, 1st XI
Tuesday U11A and B, U13A
4:00pm - 5:00pm Sports fields
Cricket (Co-educational)
In 2025 Emanuel cricket had another highly successful season, with more than 30 teams being fielded and some impressive results throughout the age groups. Notably, culminating in both boy’s and girl’s 1st XI’s winning more than 70% of their fixtures. The 1st XI girls narrowly missed out in the county cup final in the last over. While the boys broke batting records through the season with multiple centuries and even double century partnerships.
Mr White will continue to build on the success of our thriving cricket programme in his fifth year as Director of Cricket.
Winter training will continue this year with a range of small
Weekly training schedule
group and senior squad sessions throughout the autumn term. These year group sessions are open to all senior girls and boys. Pupils who have aspirations to compete in the school teams are encouraged to attend. These sessions will commence from Tuesday 9th September . Pupils are not required to sign up in advance. Pupils are expected to study in the 6th form centre between the end of the school and the start of these sessions at 5pm, unless they have another organised school activity.
Should you wish to discuss any cricket related matters please contact the Director of Cricket, Mr White (Wayne.White@ emanuel.org.uk).
Performance Support Services: Athletic Development and Sports Rehabilitation
Playing sport can be demanding and at times our young athletes will inevitably experience fatigue, bumps and bruises, high volumes of workload, and the challenges of growth and maturation. With great understanding of a young athlete’s journey, we’re able to support our pupils by developing a range of physical capabilities such strength, robustness, speed and endurance. Critically, we will also be able to offer guidance and treatment to reduce the likelihood of injury, as well as manage any injuries when they do occur.
Athletic Development
Our Athletic Development programme offers all our pupil’s access to specialist training in support of their physical development This programme has quickly become an integral part of the progress of Emanuel teams. Allowing individuals to thrive in competition and to build their athletic confidence.
In addition to games sessions, pupils in Years 8-13 involved in A and B teams or crews are expected to attend bespoke strength and conditioning sessions before, during and after school for their respective year groups and teams. Pupils who aspire in other sports are strongly advised to attend to improve their conditioning.
Sessions will commence from the first day of term. Details of the weekly training schedule will be posted on the Sports Hall notice board.
Should you wish to discuss the strength and conditioning programme, please contact our Head of Athletic Development, Mr Claffey (Stephen Claffey@emanuel.org. uk).
Sports Rehabilitation
This year we’re delighted to be introducing our own inhouse sports rehabilitation service, led by Miss Allen our Sports Therapist. This service will allow us to swiftly diagnose injuries in house, treat injuries as required, and collaborate with our Athletic Development to support our pupils through any rehabilitation process, so that can be safe and playing the sports they love as soon as possible.
Should you wish to discuss the strength and conditioning programme, please contact our Sports Therapist, Miss Allen (Imogen.Allen@Emanuel.org.uk).
Development Sports
Pupils are welcome to simply turn up to these training sessions and do not have to sign up on SOCS.
Cross-country (Co-educational)
During the autumn term pupils from all year groups are welcome to attend the cross-country training sessions on a Friday morning.
Pupils must attend with the correct attire and equipment: Emanuel School PE Kit and suitable running trainers should be worn. All pupils should bring their own water bottle. The sessions will commence from Friday 5th September. Pupils should meet Mr King for the first session outside the sports hall.
Should you wish to discuss any cross-country related matters please contact the Head of Athletics and Cross Country, Mr King (Paul.King@emanuel.org.uk).
Tennis (Co-educational)
Tennis will continue to grow in our games programme this year. Year 9 pupils will be able to opt to play tennis in the summer term 2025. Pupils in Year 10 and above will have the choice of playing tennis all year around, making the most of coaching by All Stars Tennis, Wandsworth Common. Tennis is currently a development sport at Emanuel, although we aim to provide pupils with opportunities for competitive match play during the year and a regular fixture list against local opposition throughout the summer term. During the summer term, we will use our three new hard courts at Blagdons; our All-Weather pitch provides an additional 6 tennis courts too.
Should you wish to discuss any tennis related matters please contact the Head of Tennis, Mr Calwell (Giles.Calwell@emanuel. org.uk).
Swimming and Water Polo (Co-educational)
Our partnership with Leander Swimming Club will continue into the new school year. This will help to ensure Emanuel swimmers have easier access to high-quality swimming coaching within school.We also look forward to building on the success of our water polo teams and hope to see our players continue to thrive in this exciting sport.
Pupils are welcome and encouraged to attend their designated year group swimming and water polo training session. The sessions will commence from Tuesday 2nd September. Throughout the year, pupils will be entered into competitions and friendly meets should they wish.
Should you wish to discuss any swimming or water polo related matters please contact Ms Blaikie on Hannah.Blaikie@ emanuel.org.uk
Swimming
Monday Years 9, 10, 11, 12 & 13 7:00am - 8:10am
Tuesday Year 6, 7 & 8 7:15am - 8:10am
Thursday Years 9, 10, 11, 12 & 13 7:00am - 8:10am
Friday Year 6, 7 & 8 7:15am - 8:10am
Engagement Sports
Table Tennis
We are pleased to be able to offer pupils the chance to develop their skills in table tennis. This is open to all pupils who wish to attend. Pupils should wait for their teacher in the sports hall reception.
Basketball
There is no need to sign up for basketball club. Pupils are welcome to attend each week and should meet Mr Gwynne outside the sports hall for the first week on Wednesday 17th September. If you have any questions relating to basketball at the school, please email the sports administrator, (SportsAdmin@emanuel.org.uk)
Climbing
Our climbing will be in operation once again this year. A co-curricular club will run as detailed below for years 7-9, while pupils in Year 10 and above pupils will have the opportunity to learn to climb in their Games lessons during the autumn term. Pupils will be emailed regarding attendance to ensure every pupil is given fair access.
If you have any questions regarding climbing, please contact Miss Francis on Charlotte.Francis@emanuel.org.uk.
Badminton
In the autumn term Badminton club will run for Year 10 and 11 pupils in the sports hall as part of the GCSE PE programme. Pupils will be informed by Miss Low when these sessions commence.
If you have any queries, please contact Miss Low on Frances.Low@emanuel.org.uk.
Lost Property
10, 11 12.00pm – 12.45pm
Lost property will be open for pupils to reclaim items during morning break 9.50am-10.15am and 10.30am-10.55am throughout the school week. Should you wish to discuss any lost property matters, please contact the sports administrator (sportsadmin@emanuel.org.uk).
