GCSE Drama and BTEC Concert

Boys from Skipwith demonstrated their artistic talents towards the end of half term. Callum Moore and Charlie Uprichard, both Y11, performed superbly in the Lunchbox Theatre for their GCSE Drama and John Hawes, Y12, showed his musical prowess on the piano during the BTEC Concert.

Academic Progress Awards

Massive congratulations to the following Skipwith pupils who received awards in assembly this week:-

Academic Honours
Alice Brown (Y13)
Tom Arnold (Y9)

Academic Effort
Dudhaltach Brady (Y11)

U14B Cricket

Not quite the right result (possibly due to a couple A team 'ringers' for LVS - not that we are bitter!) but Alex Brogan, Y9 S, is obviously an all rounder, as can be seen by his batting and bowling technique. Cameron Keay, Oliver Dingley and Richard Gray all represent the U14B cricket team too.

The Battle of Riverside

You may not be able to see them but some of the boys from Y10 have been on 'operations' for the Army CCF, patrolling and engaging the enemy by the Riverside. Jonny Donald is shown applying his war paint and Johnny Ross, Nick Bond and Will Brudenell are about to blend in to the scenery too.

House Athletics Standards

The House Athletics Competition got underway last Friday (14th May) and will continue tomorrow (Thursday 20th May). The events covered during these 2 weeks include shot putt, long jump, 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m and 1500m. The aim is for all pupils to enter every event and earn Standards (A, B or C) for the House. As expected, not all pupils enjoy every event (probably few!) and they may find some challenging but no matter what the ability level, even entering an event will earn points for Skipwith. The photos include Matt Thomas, Dub Brady, a blurred James Dempster and Jack Corrigan-Stuart (All Y11)taking part in the Shot Putt, with an 'excited' and supportive Skipwith crowd behind, and Rory Moore and Harry Vardigans from Y9 competing in the 100m. The Championship is in the third week, which is more like a 'conventional' Sports Day, when the House will try to put the best team together, with the opportunity for pupils to excel and earn individual medals, whilst still competing for Skipwith overall.

End of Term in House Awards

Well done to the following who received 'Skipwith' awards at the end of term:-

House Colours
Josh Crawford, Kristian Dyer, Miles Turner, Freya Lester, Michael Denny, James Farrow, Ross Ritchie

Y9 - Harry Hogan and Harry Vardigans (Excellence/A's and 1's)
Y10 - Johnny Ross (Report) and Tom Merryweather (Report, Excellence/A's and 1's)
Y11 - Dub Brady (Report) and Dan Williams (Excellence/A's and 1's)
Y12 - Michael Syropoulo (Report) and Pierre Blanc (Excellent Slips)

End of Term Assembly Awards

Congratulations to the following who all received awards or recognition during the final assemblies of term:-

Harrison Lewis (School Prefect)

Excellent Slips
Rob Skinner (top 3 in Y13)
Pierre Blanc (top 5 in Y12)
Dan Williams (top 6 in Y11)

House Netball

The Skipwith girls (and Mr. Swan!) took part in the House Netball Competition during the final week of term. There was a really positive atmosphere surrounding the Welsh court and the girls made it to the semi-final, unfortunately losing out to the Orchard (Staff?!) team by one goal.

House Rowing

Many Skipwith pupils took part in the recent House Rowing event and all appeared to thoroughly enjoy the competition, with the team finishing in 3rd place overall.

Skipwith would like to wish Matthew Thomas, our very own England U16 Rugby player, all the very best with his tour to Italy this coming weekend. This has been publicised by Shiplake but Matthew's agent has allowed us exclusive use of this photograph!