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PE Department
What are they being taught?
- Prep PE: Pupils have been participating in Netball and Swimming.
- Key Stage 3: are studying a variety of skills and concepts through Netball, Dance, Swimming, Gymnastics, Health Related Fitness and Badminton.
- Key Stage 4: are developing knowledge and understanding of opportunities through Netball, Badminton, Health Related Fitness, and Climbing.
The number of pupils who opted to take PE at GCSE level this year has increased to 12.
Sports News
ISA Athletics Trials - Starting 14th May 2012
All senior pupils are invited to trial for the ISA Regional Athletics Championships which is being held on Wednesday 30th May 2012, 11am - 6pm.
Trials will be held throughout the week following the timetable below.
The age categories are:
- Year 7
- Years 8 + 9
- Years 10 + 11
You can try out for as many events as you want to. In the ISA, pupils compete in a maximum of two events plus the relay. The best athletes will be chosen to represent the school in their age categories. For each age group 4 reserves will be chosen, who will accompany the team to the event.
If you are unsure about your ability in any of the events- come and give it a try. Miss Taylor, Mrs Edwards and Miss Patrick will provide you with some coaching tips during the trials!
Dance Project - Aviva Premiership Rugby Final
Premiership Rugby Dance Rehearsal Schedule
[Please note change of rehersal times on Sunday 20th May 2012 - Time change to 2 - 6pm]
| Day | Date | Times |
|---|---|---|
| Friday | 20th April | 4-6pm |
| Friday | 27th April | 4-6pm |
| Sunday | 29th April | 11am-4pm |
| Friday | 4th May | 4-6pm |
| Friday | 11th May | 4-6pm |
| Friday | 18th May | 4-6pm |
| Sunday | 20th May | Time Change 2 - 6pm |
| Wednesday | 23rd May | To be arranged |
| Saturday | 26th May | Performance - Times TBA |
A troop of Senior School pupils have begun rehearsals for the performance opportunity of a lifetime. The St Catherine’s Group will join a number of other schools in a movement project which will end in a performance at the Aviva Premiership Rugby Final at Twickenham Stadium on the 26th May. Our pupils have started to learn their parts in the Pre-Match performance which see them sharing the pitch space with Tyger Drew-Honey and the two Rugby Teams playing on the day.
Sports Fixtures - Summer Term 2012
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Junior Swimming Squad - Congratulations
Congratulations to the Junior Swimming Squad who all swam at the Borough Gala on Wednesday 21st March.
A fantastic team effort secured 4th place for St Catherine’s in the Independent Schools final.
- 1st Newland House
- 2nd Kew College
- 3rd Lady Eleanor Holles
- 4th St Catherine’s
A special congratulation to Roisin Nelgian-Ayling (Year 6), who was placed 5th in the entire Borough for freestyle. Well done, Roisin.
(Back row, left to right) Ella Clein, Jennifer
Cosgrove, Ellie Burdis, Liberty Scutcher, Zara Hill, Miranda Hodgson, Roisin Neligan-Ayling, Rosie Henderson, (front row, left to right) Tess O’Donnell, Phoebe Thornett.
Hockey News - 22nd March 2012
Well done to our elite Hockey Squad who played Radnor House on Thursday 22 March. After some very exciting attacking play St Catherine’s won 5.0. Player of the match was Zara Hill (Year 6) who managed to score all the goals.
Well done, Zara.
Swimming Gala versus Harrodian
On Wednesday we hosted Harrodian School in an exciting, competitive swimming gala. Girls from years 6,7 and 8 took part and swam their hearts out. Our St Catherine’s pupils won a majority of their events, claiming victory overall earning 100 points to Harrodian’s 80 points. Mrs Ward has chosen Lydia Rodford as the swimmer of the gala.
We would like to thank those girls who helped out with the lane judging and scoring.
Swimming Success for St Catherine’s Senior Swimmers
On Thursday 19th January the Year 7 and 8, A + B Swimming Squads travelled to Gurnell Pool in Ealing to compete in a Gala against St Benedict ’s School. With the exception of one disqualification, the St Catherine’s Swimmers won ALL of their individual and relay races. The final score was 25 points to St Benedict’s and 47 to St Catherine’s.
Well done to all swimmers on a very well deserved win!
The team were:
Nicola Hanlon, Charlotte Wells, Charlie Mitchell, Matilda Harper, Lydia Rodford, Hannah Callaghan, Isabella Mills, Rebecca Holt, Eleanor Attridge, Gracie Mackie, Emily Heyworth-Taylor, Jessica Kirkham, Emily Currey, Francesca Turner and Scarlett Wright.
Mrs Edwards
PE Teacher
On Tuesday 7th February, a group of 14 pupils from years 7, 8 and 9 took part in a sponsored swim for charities week. All of the girls did extremely well and are all excited to see how much money we raised! All in all our laps added up to 1018 lengths. We are thankful to all who sponsored us and hope to raise a lot of money for charity.
By Emilia Meyer
Hubner 7M
National Swimming Success for St Catherine’s Pupils
Four St Catherine’s pupils represented the school and the London West Regional Swim Squad, at the ISA National Swimming Championships in Coventry.
Lydia Rodford (year 8), Amelia Mackie (year 4) , Roisin Neligan-Ayling (year 6) and Eleanor Attridge (year 7) all performed extremely well in their relay races, gaining medals for their efforts.
Lydia won her individual freestyle race, claiming her title as ISA National Champion.
We are so proud of these four swimmers who rose to the challenge of this prestigious and top level competition.
Star Pupil Spotlight
Last weekend Lydia Rodford won two gold medals at the ISA NATIONAL SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS….
‘ being a swimmer isn’t as easy as most people think- in the ISA Freestyle Race I could just get into the pool and swim as hard as I could! It all goes down to how much effort you put into training, the people that support you and your state of mind. I have to train every day. I cannot have a day off or my standards will slip. In Manchester, I used to have to get up at 4.40am and swim until 7am. So, getting up at 5.30am in London is a lie-in. I swim for Teddington Swimming Club, with people around my age. The training varies each session, but we would probably do about 350 lengths on average.
Waking up in the morning before the Nationals was the hardest part of it all, knowing that the next time I would be there, I would either have succeeded or failed! The car journey was two hours long and it is not easy to sleep when you’re so worried about what it was going to be like in your race. To calm myself all I have to say is ‘what is the point in getting nervous, it just uses energy, I have trained, what more could I do’. As long as I kept drinking water and focusing on my race, everything would go to plan.’
Going up there and waiting for the race makes me feel sick. I get so scared of how I am going to do it’s like my fear is taking over. As they shout LYDIA RODFORD, you know you are coming towards your race. They take me round to my lane, I started to try to look bigger than all the other people by jumping and warming up, it makes them feel intimidated and shows how in control I am of this race, When you hear the three whistles I always think when I get out of that water, I have to leave everything in it. GO everyone races down to the other end. I remember looking up and before I did anything I looked at my Dad just to make sure I had achieved what I came here to do. I had never seen him so happy. That was when I realised I had won the Nationals. I was the National Champion!’
Extra Curricular
The department has been extremely busy this term, working on a number of initiatives to enable our pupils to have wide and varied extra curricular and competitive playing opportunities. Senior Clubs Swimming Squad Tuesday after school- consistently 25+ pupils (double last year) Netball Club Wednesday after school- between 50-70 depending on fixtures/ school commitments. Trampoline Club Thursday after school- ranges between 15-20 Swimming Aid/ Fitness Friday- 6-10 pupils (who need extra assistance)
Netball
Netball Practice for All Senior pupils is now on a Thursday 3.45 – 5.15 at St Mary’s University (Tennis Hall). Any girls wishing to attend for the first time must return a permission slip.
Prep Clubs
Netball Monday after school- 35 pupils consistently attend Swimming Squad Wednesday- 35 Swimming Improvers Thursday - 12
Year Seven Netball Tournament
On the 14th November the Year 7 Netball team went to Harrodian School to do the Small Schools Netball Tournament. The team played very well and showed great team spirit. They came 4th overall winning 2 matches and drawing one. The scores were 7-1 against Puntney Park, 6-1 against The Hall and drew against Harrodian B 3-3.
The player of the Tournament was Erica Brady showing great shooting skills across all matches. The Captain was Eleanor Attridge. All girls enjoyed the afternoon and were very pleased with the result.
By Eleanor Attridge, Charlotte Wells and Erica Brady.
Past Initiatives
Spain Netball Trip
During the second week of half term 27 keen St Catherine's netballers visited La Manga, Spain on a netball tour. Schools from all over the UK joined with us in this experience and took part in the training and tournament at the end of the week. Throughout the week everyone had to play with students from other schools, which was beneficial to individual personal performance levels. The U16A team came 3rd after an intense final game for 2nd place in the tournament. Many of the pupils who went on the trip improved their netball skills hugely and this was noticed by both the coaches, umpires and teachers. The umpires and coaches awarded Jemma Quinn with U15 Most Improved, Sophie Futter with U16 Most Improved and Eli Minansarow U16 Most Valuable Player. At the end of the award ceremony St. Catherine's took part in 'Netballer's Got Talent' which, after practising all week with endless team spirit, we won. The last day of the netball tour ended the experience on a high as we spent our last hours on the beach participating in water-sports such as windsurfing and sailing.
ISA National Swimming Championships
On Saturday 20th November two pupils swam in the ISA National Swimming Championship. They were selected, following their excellent previous swimming times, and both proved that they deserved their place in the London West Squad. Roisin Neligan-Ayling in Year 5 was awarded two Silver Medals for the Year 4 Freestyle Relay and the Year 5 Freestyle Relay. Jessica Warrior in Year 10 was awarded two Bronze Medals for the Medley Relay and the Freestyle Relay, as well as gaining an Individual Bronze Medal in the Butterfly event.
GB Canoeing Initiative Follow Up
Following the visit from GB Canoeing in May three of our pupils were picked to join the selection process for future Olympic hopes in canoeing. The pupils scored in the top 1% of all the female pupils who were tested in the country. Two pupils have subsequently given up the strenuous and highly dedicated training, however, Jessica Warrior in Year 10 is currently still showing great promise within the programme.
