Sport

U10s - The U10s should be incredibly proud of themselves this season. Dressed to impress in their whites, they delivered some brilliant performances. Starting their season with a big win against Brighton Girls, they continued with their success, beating Lancing Prep, Duke of Kent and Seaford. It has been amazing to see the team step up this season and between the 7 of them, they scored a total of 379 runs and took 17 wickets! A superb season, girls, well done! The Most Improved Player of the Season was Hetty New, and the Player of the Season was Iris Alun-Jones. U9s - The U9s are shaping up to be a strong cricket team with an unbeaten season! The bowling and quick running between the wickets have been pivotal this season and the powerful hitting from Sophie Ratcliffe, who received the top batsman from Year 3-8 girls with a total of 188 runs, has increased the team’s score. It is important to note that the U9s have only lost four games all year! A testament to their incredible hard work, determination and team spirit! A huge well done to you all, an amazing year of sport! The Most Improved Player of the Season was awarded to Mills Sirett and Player of the Season was Minnie Andrews.

U8s - The first season of cricket for the ‘super 6’ U8s saw them achieve wins against Duke of Kent, Lancing at Hove, Pennthorpe, Handcross Park and Windlesham. They consistently bowled well and managed to score plenty of runs. Lily Winter and Evie Stone drove the ball towards the boundaries, regularly scoring well. It has been a successful year for the U8s, who have adapted to every sport and have demonstrated fantastic team spirit. The Most Improved Player of the Season was Beatrice Wigg and Player of the Season was Evie Stone. The children’s enthusiasm, sense of pride, hard work and determination has contributed to what has been an amazing year of sport at Dorset House. I feel very privileged to have been a part of it and have loved teaching the children. Thank you for being superstars and to all the parents and staff for your invaluable support this year! Steph Oland

This term, we say `goodbye’ to Steph Oland who has been with us for nine years and who has had a huge impact on all areas of school life – not just in her own area but in the boarding house and indeed anywhere where she could help out. Steph is always the first to volunteer and her sole focus is the happiness of the children. Steph - we will miss you very much and we know you will keep in touch.

The weather conditions weren’t ideal for the annual Mums vs Girls (extremely competitive) netball match but after a wet Sports Day, the Mums dusted off their trainers and prepared to take on the Year 8s! The Mums started strong, making the girls fight hard and adapt their game. Lacking in height, the girls had to resort to using bounce passes to sneak the ball into attack. The final score ended as 9-7, with the Mums taking the trophy. It was a lovely way for the Year 8s to end their sporting success at Dorset House!

Well done to all the parents and children who took part!