Sports Award assembly showcase sporting prowess

This term our Prep School pupils have continued to impress on the sports fields. We have witnessed some excellent achievements throughout the school. There have been some incredible team performances; we have boys’ rugby teams that remain undefeated and a girls’ hockey team who have qualified for the Regional Hockey Finals. The effort and enthusiasm shown by all pupils have impressed our games staff. All children have been keen to learn and develop and have been a joy to coach this term. Our Autumn Term Sports Award assembly shines a little light on individuals who have gone above and beyond and have really impressed our staff.

Year 3.

Girls’ Most Improved Player Award: Daisy E

Daisy was a complete beginner to the sport back in September but has impressed her teachers by using her intelligence in each game. She is forward thinking and happy to try her hand at all positions on the pitch. Daisy has a great attitude in her games lessons and also in matches.

Girls’ Player of the Term: Jasmin O

Jasmin is a naturally sporty young lady. In hockey she is happy to play in all positions; she is a team player and is highly competitive. She always cheers on her teammates and leads by example on and off the pitch.

Boys’ Most Improved Player: Freddie W

Freddie is very quiet and sometimes doubts his abilities, but on the occasions where he has believed in himself, he has been phenomenal and has really impressed his teachers,

Boys’ Player of the Term: Harry J

Harry has really impressed his teachers this year; he has taken the skills and experience of playing for a club outside of school and applied them to his school games and lessons.

Year 4

Girls’ Most Improved Player Award: Pip K

Pip has worked hard on improving her stick work and ball control. Pip is a quiet pupil, but she shines on the pitch, demonstrating great teamwork and leadership skills. Pip is happy to play in attack and defence.

Girls’ Player of the Term: Elizabeth N

Elizabeth has demonstrated some impressive skills on the hockey pitch this term. She is able to play in multiple positions and is happy to rotate around the pitch. Her confidence and stick skills continue to improve and we look forward to seeing them develop further in Year 5.

Boys’ Most Improved Player Award: George C

George has worked hard in rugby this term. He has used his physical abilities to become a stronger ball carrier. He has been an integral member of the U9 rugby team.

Boys’ Player of the Term: James B

James is a very athletic rugby player and a strong runner with the ball. This term we have seen James develop his ability to run the ball into contact. He has worked hard on improving his skills set, including tackling and ball carrying.

Year 5

Girls’ Most Improved Player Award: Ava H

Ava has worked very hard this term and has really impressed her teachers with her attitude at all times. On the pitch, Ava has linked up well with her centre forward and this has resulted in some great goals being scored.

Girls’ Player of the Term: Darcey B

Darcey demonstrates great determination in her hockey. She has taken up a new position and has really applied herself in learning all about her new role. She has stepped up a year group on occasions and benefited greatly from the experience of playing with the U11 team. Darcey puts 100% into all she does.

Boys’ Most Improved Player Award: Rhys M

Rhys’ strength and depth is outstanding. He has always had potential but in the past has lost focus; however, this year he has really tried hard and has embraced the contact element of the game.

Boys’ Player of the Term: George O

The U10s are a small but strong year group and George manages to stand out and is a noticeably strong sports performer. His passing skills are outstanding and his ability to see gaps and go through them is second to none.

Year 6

Girls’ Most Improved Player Award: Isla HM

All of Year 6 have improved greatly since their first game in September. Isla is a quiet member of the team and can at times look as if she is not listening; however, on the pitch she demonstrates that she has taken everything on board. Her speed has helped her score many goals.

Girls’ Player of the Term: Erin L

On the pitch, Erin shows great determination, grit and a brilliant understanding of the game. She is able to play in any position with skill and sets up a majority of the team’s goals. We are very excited to see how Erin’s game develops as she moves into the Senior School.

Boys’ Most Improved Player Award: Johnnie T

Year 6 only have 10 boys, which has meant that this season all of the boys have had to step up when it comes to 9-a-side matches. Johnnie has managed to stand out from his peers. He asks questions, showing he is keen to improve his game. He listens well and has improved in every match.

Boys’ Player of the Term: Freddie M

Freddie has fantastic vision when it comes to rugby.  His range of passing is incredible for his age. He is able to pass off both hands accurately at pace as well as off the floor. He is a great leader and takes on the unofficial role of captain, inspiring his teammates and leading by example.

Congratulations to all of the winners at this term’s Sports Awards.