Cross Country
Surrey Schools Cross Country Championships
Congratulations to Poppy O, Steph J (Junior Girls) and Emily S (Senior Girls) who were selected to represent North-East Surrey at the Surrey Schools’ Cross-Country Championships at Priory Park in Reigate last weekend. The girls all ran really well in their respective races – Poppy was placed 23rd and Steph 47th in a field of 85 runners, and Emily was 33rd in the senior race out of 47 runners. Poppy has now been selected to represent Surrey in the South East Inter-Counties Championships in March, we wish her well in this event.
GHS Relay Event
Well done to the senior cross-country runners competing in the GHS relay event this week, some good runs in difficult windy conditions!
Year 7s: Amelia H, Emma F, Hannah W, Emilia D
Year 8s: Holly M, Poppy O, Daisy P, Steph J
Year 9s: Lucy M, Lucy D, Valentine SF, Leah P
Miss Dudgeon
Hockey
U16 Regional Finals
With an eventful morning of traffic, due to the tree down in the lane, we made it to Sevenoaks school on time for our warm up.
All ready to go we then found out that our first opposition had pulled out and weren’t attending. We then decided to scope out the opposition while Sevenoaks played Lancing, whereby a strong second half performance put Sevenoaks 4-0 victors. We reset and went again with our warm up that was much needed in the very windy conditions. We made a slightly nervous start going down 1-0 but that woke the girls up, who fought back with some excellent counter attack opportunities and we were then able to convert to draw level at 1-1, but for this to soon be cancelled out by a Sevenoaks goal just before the half time whistle.
Second half started and we were so much stronger and had some lovely build up plays creating some really good chances, but against the run of play, Sevenoaks scored a 3rd. The game then became very even in the centre of the pitch and we then scored to close the gap at 3-2. Pushing on to get a 3rd we became a little open at the back and Sevenoaks were clinical to make the game 4-2.
Next up we played Lancing in a battle for 2nd place. The game was very even with Lancing having the better of the chances, and after gaining several short corners they scored to take the lead. The girls dug in and, with the arrival of the 7 aside team playing later for extra support, the girls pushed on, created a lot more chances, and were rewarded with a goal taking us to 1-1 at half time.
The second half we continued where we left off and soon took the lead. The game then became a lot more even and played between the two 25s, and then, really late on, a moment of lapse in concentration and a free player on the back post Lancing scored to equalise, leaving the game as a 2-2 draw. This then meant that Sevenoaks were the winners going on to the National Finals and we finished 2nd in the South East Region.
Click on the image to watch them in action on the school Instagram Sports Account
7-a-Side
Following the morning of 11 a side hockey it was then the turn of the 7 a side girls to play. The tournament was a round robin tournament between 5 schools. The girls all played in excellent spirit in extremely blustery conditions, and developed over the day. We had very close games with Sevenoaks and Sir William Perkins but the very closely contested winners and runner ups from Tormead and Highworth were both much stronger teams. A special mention has to go to our GK Alexa who was a real stand out and gained many compliments from the other members of staff.
Mrs Jelley, Head of Hockey
Netball
Shooting Competition
Despite the cold weather the shooting competition is hotting up. Serena G in Year 10 is currently top of the league table with 12 out of 13 points! There are a number of players who are on high scores, we move to a Shoot Out after half term so watch this space!
England Netball and Nations Cup
After a fantastic weekend of netball at the Ovo Wembley Arena, the Nations Cup moves to the First Direct Arena, Leeds this weekend 27/28 January. All the matches over the first weekend were very contested, England won against a very strong Uganda side but lost out by only 2 goals to the World Champions Australia on Sunday afternoon.
There is all to play for next weekend. All 4 matches next weekend are available for UK Viewers to watch on Sky Sports platforms, including their YouTube channel. You can also listen to all of the Vitality Roses matches on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra.
Effingham Schools Trust Netball Tournament
The U12 and U13 Teams competed in this competition which was hosted by St Teresa’s School.
U12 A and B
U12 A and B teams worked really hard and represented the school superbly.
Finals scores: A – 3 wins, 3 losses and B – 2 wins, 4 losses with some really close games.
U13 A and B v St Teresas
The U13 A and B teams played extremely well at the St Teresa’s tournament yesterday showing some really great teamwork. The final scores – 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses.
Lyn Hook
Walton Firs
Some Fantastic teamwork shown from the Year 8’s at Walton Firs this week. Well done everyone!
Miss Dudgeon
Fixtures
We have a very busy term ahead so do please check SOCS where all of the sports fixtures can be found!
Outside School Sporting Success
We love to hear about your daughters’ achievements in sport outside school. Please do share any photos and news with us and we will include it in the Friday Mailing! (email lplummer@notredame.co.uk)
Miss Paul
Swimming
Surrey County Swimming Championships
Huge congratulations to Emma F who won a Gold Medal for the 13 year age group in the 50MFree – a MAJOR accomplishment in such a competitive county!.
We have a number of ND girls competing in these championships over the two weekends and a full round up will be posted on completion of their events!
