Dear Parents and Friends
Unfortunately the planned Parents' Association Barbeque on Saturday 19th has been cancelled due to the weather forecast.
I look forward to seeing you at our next event.
Best wishes
Moya Flynn
(Chair of the Parents' Association)
Max Chandler and Rob Waldron represented Wasps U15 in a 12-a-side tournament held at Harrow School last weekend. Feedback from the Rob Smith (the Wasps Academy Manager) was excellent for both players.
The tournament gave the boys an opportunity to play in front of England U16 coaches and to stake their claim for an U16 England shirt in 12 months time.
Wasps came joint third with Bath Academy, behind Gloucester Academy (winners) and London Irish Academy (2nd).
Congratulations to former pupil Will Satch on winning the silver medal in the pairs event at the Rowing World Cup in Belgrade this weekend and to his sister, current pupil Jo Unsworth, on her silver medal with the GB Junior Squad in Munich.
Jo, who rows for Shiplake and Henley Rowing Club, has also been chosen to be part of the Lloyds TSB Local Heroes programme which will see the Year 12 pupil receive £1,000 towards the costs of training and competing. Jo, who was one of only 264 young sportsmen and women selected from across England and Wales, attended the launch of the award at Wembley Stadium.
Jo commented, 'I am very grateful to have been been selected for this scheme as it will enable me to attend training camps and competitions. Every trial I attend for the GB squad costs around £200 plus costs for equipment, clothing and transport. The money will be a big help and enable me to aim for the world juniors in Bulgaria.'
Headmaster Gregg Davies commented, 'We are very proud of both Will and Jo's achievements and wish them the best of luck in their forthcoming events.'
The next Open Morning will take place on Saturday 12th May at 10:00am. Visitors are invited to join us for a tour of the school and to listen to the Headmaster's address. There is also the opportunity to meet staff to discuss the benefits of a Shiplake education.
To register please click here. We look forward to meeting you.
At the start of the Easter holidays, twenty intrepid Year 12's headed to the Brecon Beacons to complete the practice expedition for their Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award. Accompanied by five brave members of staff the group had four days of hiking or cycling before them and spirits were high. After putting up tents the group cooked an evening meal and got an early night in readiness for the expedition ahead. Despite packing waterproofs to cope with the stereotypical Welsh weather, or perhaps because of this, the sun shone for the whole four days and many tans were topped up.
The cycling group ranged far and wide, covering up to 35 miles a day and climbing numerous large hills in order to fulfil the required 8 hours of travelling. The walkers had no less arduous a task, carrying all their equipment on their backs and without the prospect of free-wheeling on the descent. One group of walkers was the first to finish, having set off at 6am on the last day in order to give them time for a good shower before mounting the bus home. The trip highlighted some weaknesses in navigation and fitness but left the groups looking forward to their assessed expedition in the Lake District in August. If only we could rely on it not to rain…
