Rowing photo courtesy of Lucie Milton
In the Summer Term the children benefited from the gradual easing of some restrictions which allowed for cricket fixtures played against other local schools to go ahead. Children in the 5th and 6th Forms also took part in an inter-Form cricket competition in 6-a-side teams with each team’s results counting towards the overall Form result. Small boundaries and modernised rules (such as no balls hit off a tee, 6 over matches and everybody having to bowl) made for an exhilarating competition. The usual focus on athletics has thankfully been unaffected and the children were able to take full advantage of the wonderful facilities on the playing fields in preparation for a slightly revised version of sports day at the end of term which saw children competing on different days within their year group ‘bubbles’. Some opportunities for sport outside of school have also continued. In the Summer Term six pupils took part in the Schools Regatta in the Under 11 and Under 13 category in Weymouth, organised by Millfield Prep School in conjunction with the Andrew Simpson Sailing Centre. In total, 21 boats competed over four races.