Karate
A traditional style, Shito-Ryu Karate is taught and the club has
been running for over 10 years with the same Chief Instructor of
the United English Karate Federation Richard Bolton (5th Dan).
Emphasis is placed on safe light movements to suit all body types.
The school has produced several black belts and we have several
up and coming brown belts at the moment who should achieve
their black belts by the time they leave the school.All abilities are
welcome as well as students from other styles who may have
done karate before.
Lots of the girls use karate as credit for their D of E award.
Karate takes place in school onWednesdays from 4.15-5.15pm
for beginners and 5.15-6.15pm for advanced.
Fencing
Fencing club introduces girls to the discipline and challenge of
sword sports. Girls mainly train with the epee, the weapon based
on a duelling sword, and later cover the basics of sabre, based
on the cavalry sword.Training includes bladework and footwork
drills along with an introducing to fighting (using electrical scoring
equipment) and an understanding of the etiquette of the sale.
The club aims to give the girls an introduction to this complex
sport with a view to igniting a life-long interest and enthusiasm.
Football
This is a very popular club with girls of all age groups.We look at
basic and more advanced skills as well as tactical game play over
a variety of sizes.We play some fixtures against other schools as
well as train every Friday after school from 3.30-4.30pm.
Tennis
External coaches from Henry Lamb Tennis take the sessions.
Their coaches are enthusiastic and professional who work hard
to build skills and inspire a passion for the game.Tennis is viewed
as more than just a sport, it’s a life skill.All ages will get something
out of our coaching, whether it’s an improvement in technique
or the confidence that comes from learning something new.
Coaching sessions run at lunch times throughout the summer
term and sign up letters will be available in the spring term.
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