Michaelmas Term Junior Sports Roundup

Gymnastics

Our U9 and U11 gymnasts competed at Surrey Tumbling.  The U9 girls placed 3^rd and the U11 in 4^th. Additionally, the girls enjoyed a 2-piece competition at Tormead this term. The U9 team came in 1st place, with Lucy in individual 2^nd and Tilly 3^rd. U10 and U11 placed 2^nd, with Leila individual 3^rd.

In November the U9 Squad Gymnasts competed at the ISGA Gym qualifiers at Haberdasher Boys School.  Girls put in great performances. The team were crowned champions and well-done Tilly for being the individual champion!

At the National IAPS Gym Championships. U9’s were crowned Team Champions with the U10’s finishing in 4^th and U11 finishing in 3^rd overall. In addition, GHS also secured several individual podium results across the three age groups.

This term our Years 4-6 attended the U10&U12 Gymnastics Festival at Prior’s field school. The festival is an excellent opportunity for our keen Gymnasts, who do not train with Squad, to experience a formal competition. Congratulations to Alessandra and Audrey for winning bronze medals in floor.  Well done to Connie, Florence, Aimee, Rebecca, Cecilia, Avni, Lexie, Isabel, Octavia, Emily.

Netball

On Wednesday, we hosted our annual U11 Invitational Netball event for school including Hoe Bridge, Halstead Prep, St Catherine’s, Rydes Hill, Tormead and St Ives.  The GHS A team topped their group in the preliminary stages without losing a game, they went on to finish 4^th overall. We are so proud of the B team for finishing 9^th in an ‘A’ string tournament. It was great to have so many parent supporters and so much versatile talent on show!

December started with our U10 A, B &C Netball teams taking part in the GHS U10 Invitational tournament. Despite very cold conditions once the sun went down there was some outstanding Netball on show. Both the A and B team finished 3^rd respectively in their competitions.

Cross Country

The U10 & U11 Cross-Country team continued the ‘run’ of success at the Annual Priors Field team Cross-Country competition. Year 6 team (Sophie, Chloe, Isabel, Olivia & Eliza) took home silver medals with the second lowest combined score on the day and the U10’s (Sienna, Beth, Emily, Hilary, Elisa & Sophie) claimed the gold with an impressive score of just 16 (1^st, 3^rd, 5^th, & 7^th).

Aquathlon

Girls from Years 3-6 took part in the GHS annual Aquathlon with some outstanding podium results across all categories. Girls were rapid in the pool and despite dodging rainstorms took to the running track with tenacity. Year 3 Bronze: Team 2^nd, Hattie individual 2^nd. Year 4 Bronze: Team 2nd. Year 4 Silver: Team 1^st, Jocelyn 1^st Individual, Emily 2^nd Individual, Emmy 3^rd Individual. Year 5 Gold: Team 1^st, Emily 1^st Individual. Year 6 Gold: Team 1^st, Isabel 1^st Individual, Chloe 3^rd Individual.

Skiing

Our U12 GHS Ski team did some fantastic skiing at ESSKIa races.  Girls placed 1^st and are off to National finals. A huge well done to Audrey and Robin in Year 5, and Olivia in Year 6 for their amazing efforts! Great racing girls.

Our Year 6 team competed at the National Schools Indoor Champs at Hemel Hempstead snow dome! All girls skied two clean runs which was a great achievement. The team came 4^th Nationally with individual placings for Olivia (10^th), Aimee (20^th), Georgina (24^th), and Corliss (26^th). Great work girls. 

Also, this term our U8-U11 ski team attended the Surrey Schools Ski Racing. We are pleased to announce that Georgina, Olivia, Alex, Robin, Aliena and Aimee are Female Champions! Our Primary Senior Girls team (Georgina, Olivia, Aimee and Robin) also came first in their age category. Our Primary Junior Girls (Aliena & Alex) came 3^rd. Alex  (Year 3) placed individual 3^rd fastest in the Primary Junior Girls.