Swimming
IAPS National Finals
Well done to all the U10 and U11 girls who represented the school at the IAPS National Swimming Finals. A special well done to Emma who won Bronze in the U11 50m Freestyle
Inter-Squad Gala
On Tuesday 6th June was the Inter-squad Swimming Gala, we had 42 girls competing including 12 year 2 girls. We witnessed some really exciting races. 100 new records were set, so this shows how well the girls were swimming.
All of the photos have been uploaded to Firefly and can be seen by clicking on the collage above
Some of the improvements were astonishing, especially from some of the year 2 swimmers.
I would just like to highlight 4 examples.
Sienna S (Y2)– Front Crawl previous best time 40.20 – on the night 27.37
Estella M (Y2)– Front Crawl Previous best time 51.99 – on the night 38.38
Lucy B (Y5) – Front Crawl Previous Best 19.48 – on the night 17.68
Olivia T (Y3) – Front Crawl Previous Best 19.11 – on the night 18.15 Gold Standard
These improvements are amazing.
Below is a table showing who has set new records and in what stroke. All these new records are so impressive and this is one of the reasons we hold this event each year because the girls consistently produce their best times at this event. Girls if you would like to know your times please let me have your planners and I will update them.
At the presentation awards after the swimming event awards were given for commitment to the Notre Dame Swimming Team and some girls were presented with Special awards.
- Diving Cup – Francesca D
- Star of the Year Award:- Year 2 – Theia R, Year 3 – Isla C, Year 4 – Alessia K, Year 5 Erin S.
- Year 6 Awards:-
- Demonstrates Notre Dame Team Spirit – Lottie W
- Volunteer Award – Poppy T
- Amazing Newcomer – Lexi H
- Perseverance & Effort – Bella M & Olivia K
- Fantastic Versatility – Harriet F & Evelyn F
- Outstanding Breaststroke – Ava T
- Dedication to Swimming – Emma F
- Outstanding Commitment to Swimming at Notre Dame – Holly H
- The Captain’s Award went to Chloe S
- The Swimmers’ swimmer of the year went to Erin S and Emily L
Many thanks to the current captains Holly and Emma you have done a great job this year and thank you for your lovely speech.
Green Book Awards were awarded to:- Ava T and Lexi H, for achieving National School Speed Award Gold standard in at least 3 out of 4 strokes.
Well done to all the girls that attended the IAPS Finals last weekend and Good Luck to the girls taking part in the national competition in Sheffield next weekend.
Finally many thanks again staff helpers over the year and to all the parents for their support throughout the year. Thank you all so much for my fantastic gifts and the lovely plant I received it is so kind of you all. I have also really appreciated the kind emails and messages I have received since the event.
Swimmers you have been amazing this year and I am so proud of you all, you are so committed and dedicated to swimming at Notre Dame and I am looking forward to next year.
Many thanks
Mrs Jones
Cricket
U10 v CLFS
On Monday the U10 girls visited CLFS to play cricket and had a wonderful afternoon, showing off their fielding, bowling and batting skills. CLFS had some very strong batting pairs and won both matches. Mr Leather was very impressed with the ND girls’ progress and development during the games.
U11 v LEH
On Wednesday the U11 girls visited LEH for friendly cricket matches. They had a wonderful afternoon in the sunshine.
Tennis
St Teresa’s Tennis
This week saw the return of the Surrey League matches after the half term break. The U10 girls visited St Teresa’s on Monday. The girls won some great points and games throughout their matches and had a wonderful afternoon of tennis.
Nursery Sports Day
On Tuesday saw the return Nursery Sports Day for 2023. Thank you to all the staff for their hard work and enthusiasm. The boys and girls thoroughly enjoyed their morning, showing off their running, jumping and throwing skills.
All of the photos have been uploaded to Firefly and can be seen by clicking on the collage above
Fixtures
Please check SOCS for the summer term fixtures and events.
(you should have been sent your password from the school office)
Outside School Sporting News
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)
Cricket
Great start to the cricket season for Weybridge Girls Cricket Team 2 wins.
Martha’s loving playing hardball this season.
