Cricket

This terms introduction to cricket has ushered in a new drive, curiosity and willingness to learn. Cricket is a sport that some of the students have never played or even watched before, but despite this, participation levels for lunch and after school clubs has been encouraging and is evident that there is a great interest in the game. Every session has been engaging and students have been working on skills and technique, as well the understanding of the game.

With L4 steadily growing in all areas, L5 and U4s straight arm bowling and eye for the ball batting skills has picked up nicely this term and M5 have done well in their understanding of in game play.

All years groups have done well this term, tapping into new skills and gauging the rules of a sport that is new to them, with careful targeting of the technique and understanding of the game.

Athletics

It has been a fantastic summer term of Athletics, with students competing in different competitions across district and county level. On Saturday 10 June, several students competed in the Hertfordshire Schools Track and Field Champs.

Results included:

1st place for Tara (L4 Ansuz) in the Pre-Junior Girls 200m, 2nd place for Aimee (L4A) in the Pre-Junior girls 1500m, 1st place for Emma (L5 Ansuz) in the Junior girls discus, 3rd place for Sedona (L5A) in the Junior Girls Long jump, 1st place for Omi (L5 Ansuz) in the Inter Girls 100m and 1st place for Dina (M5 Alpha) in the Inter Girls 800m. Following her performance, Omi has been selected to represent Hertfordshire in the English Schools Athletics Association Track and Field Championships in Manchester from the Friday 30 June - Saturday 1 July.

Throughout the summer term, our U14 and U16 girls Athletics team have competed in Hertfordshire County League Athletics fixtures. Each week the teams compete against different schools in the Hertfordshire County with the top 4 teams going through to the league final. After 5 league matches the U14 team finished 3rd in area A of the league, with the U16 team finishing in 2nd place. Both teams will go through to the Hertfordshire County League final on the Tuesday 4 July.

Rounders

We are thrilled to bring you the exciting news from the recent school District rounders tournament, where our talented students showcased their skills and sportsmanship. The event, held at Queen’s School, saw our U12, U13, U14, and U15 teams compete against other schools in a thrilling display of athleticism and teamwork.

The U15 team emerged as the true champions of the tournament, capturing the coveted title with their exceptional performance. Demonstrating their relentless dedication and passion for the sport, the U15 squad played with remarkable agility, coordination and strategic prowess.

Not to be outdone, the U13 Reds also had an impressive run in the tournament, securing a well-deserved second place. Their determination and unwavering spirit were on full display as they battled against formidable opponents. The U13 Reds’ silver medal is testament to their skills, discipline and commitment to excellence. Their achievement is a source of pride for the entire school community and we applaud their outstanding performance.

Additionally, our U14 team made their mark by reaching the semifinals of the competition, displaying tremendous talent and teamwork. The U14 team’s achievement highlights their growth and development throughout the season and we are immensely proud of their accomplishment.