SPORT

The sun finally came out this term, ready for an action-packed term of sport.

The school have had a very successful cricket season, notably the U10A boys, the U13C boys and the U11A girls have had excellent seasons. The U13A boys went to Belmont for a cricket tournament and came away with the silverware winning all of their matches and in the final bowled out their opposition for 8 runs. They then managed to chase down the total in just two balls!

This year has also seen the increase in mixed cricket fixtures in the Prep School. It has given the pupils an opportunity to play with different people and develop their skills. St. Edmund’s won over 85% of these mixed fixtures.

The following pupils have scored 50 runs in a game:

• Toby W (F10)

• Brodie S (F9)

• Tom DC (F9)

• Ned B (F8)

• Ralph G (F6)

• Arc hie D (F5)

• Harry W (F5)

We also had a hattrick from Freddie D (F3).

As well as cricket, we have also had a number of athletics meets where St. Edmund’s pupils have excelled.

In the Waverly District Athletics at Charterhouse, we had a number of pupils have outstanding performances and qualify to represent Surrey schools in the next round.

• Sienna I – 1500m

• Tommy R – 1500m

• Drew G – 800m

• Brodie S – Discus

• Kyle G – High Jump

The Prep School athletes were involved in the West Surrey Schools Athletics at Guildford Spectrum. This was a high level, competitive event and St. Edmund’s had some truly exceptional performances.

• Leo R – 2nd in the hurdles (qualifying for national finals)

• Esme A – 3rd 1500m

• Lorenzo G – 3rd 1500m

• Ivan W – 2nd High Jump, 3rd 100m final

• Will R – 3rd 200m final

Well done to all pupils who represented the school at the event. It was one of the most successful years that we have had.

It has been another positive year for the Sports Leaders programme with over 60 pupils in Form 10 completing the course and becoming qualified sports leaders. The activity afternoon put on by the Form 10 pupils for Form 3 and 4 was a fun-filled and exciting afternoon enjoyed by all.

This term has seen the rise in competitive tennis fixtures against other schools. With the evening sunshine it has been a fabulous opportunity for the pupils to play tennis and represent the school in a fun yet competitive environment.

During half-term a number of pupils took part in the Guildford aquathlon. The pupils had been training in triathlon club on a Thursday afterschool for this swim-run event. It was great to see the St. Edmund’s pupils take part with big smiles on their faces. Well done to Esme A (F7) who finished 3rd in her age-group.

The sports department were at the forefront of the Coronation celebrations putting on a fun-filled afternoon for the whole school. We had a mixture of inflatables, party games and competitive sporting events that pupils and staff took part in for fun.

It has been another great year for the staff vs parents Ryder Cup. The nail-biting match went down to a playoff hole where the pressure got too much for the staff and the parents were victorious.

The annual F8 Parents vs Pupil rounders match took place this term to start the end of PSB celebrations. This year it was the parents who were triumphant with much fun had by all.

This year saw the 149th Annual Prep School Sports Day as well as the 8th Annual Senior School Sports Day. The EYFS Sports Day ‘The Great British Bake Off’ was a huge success with Nursey and Reception children getting a taste of St. Edmund’s sports days through racing in fun and exciting races.