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sPOrts News…
hockey
success for
matthew
We were delighted that Matthew Kettley was
named as one of the best 18 players in the
Birmingham JRPC earlier this term. Matt went
on to be selected to play in the England Hockey
Futures Cup at Cannock Hockey Club at the start
of November. The Futures Cup is an elite selection
tournament which sees the best 72 players in
the country vying to make the fnal England U18
Hockey Squad. Matthew was not selected for the
fnal group but nonetheless performed superbly
against the cream of England’s school boys. We
wish him well with his continued hockey career
at the highest level.
cross country
english schools’
swimming It has been an encouraging start for cross country this term. It takes a strong character
to battle through sometimes rainy weather and often slippery, uneven terrain with tired
Association Gala legs and pounding hearts, but it is clear that KHVIII runners have got what it takes.
The team were out in force for the fnal race in the Coventry League Championships.
The U19s did particularly well with Penny Oliver, Aimee Morse and Emma Kempton
On Friday 4th October three teams taking the top three places in both the League and the Championships. Ed Broadberry
from King Henry VIII School entered the and Tom Hogger-Gadsby came frst and third respectively in the Championships
West Midlands regional heat of the ESSA while Ed Broadberry and R.J. Jainer came frst and third respectively in the League.
Secondary Championship at Warwick Meanwhile Charlotte Cleasby came second in the U16 Championship and third in the
School. Twelve pupils made up relay U16 League, while Laura McTernan came second in the U14 League. All other runners
teams in the Junior Boys & Girls (Years showed true grit and determination to fnish the races, with Year 7 deserving special
7-9) and Senior Boys (Years 12 & 13) mention for their efort and support over all the league races with so many attending.
events. Although they failed to qualify It is clear that we have several rising stars who will go from strength to strength the
for the national fnals, all the teams more they train.
performed extremely well and have a
good foundation on which to build for next The relay race at Bishop Ullathorne School, a favourite of many students, was also well
year’s competition. Congratulations to: attended. There was stif competition at this popular event, but KHVIII U19 boys and
girls both won their respective races, with strong performances from other years.
Junior Boys
Tom Honey, Miles Golby, Adam McNutt & Meanwhile, the senior runners are making an impact in the Greater Birmingham
Kunwar Nagi Schools Cross Country League. Ed Broadberry, Harrison McCartney and Penny Oliver
have consistently taken podium places, while Ed and Harrison also came third in
Junior Girls the Queen Mary’s Pairs Race. All runners in the team are improving as the season
Lauren Cox, Chloe Harris, Rachel Leigh & progresses, with core training sessions and lunchtime training sessions clearly
Emily Waterhouse
beneftting those who attend.
Senior Boys
Robert Bernhardt, Josh Jelley, Jacob The prestigious, nationally recognised King Henry VIII Relay Race will again take
Salisbury & Cameron Stewart-Robinson place in early February and some lunchtime training sessions have already been
dedicated to this. We are now looking for competitors to take part, so if you would
Thanks also to Kirsty Smith & Tom Brown like to be considered then come along to the training sessions on Tuesday and Friday
for their assistance on the day and to lunchtimes and let us know!
Mr Wilkes for his minibus driving and
encouragement. Mr Paul Robbins, Cross-Country Coordinator
Mr Phillips, Swimming Coach
sPOrts News…
hockey
success for
matthew
We were delighted that Matthew Kettley was
named as one of the best 18 players in the
Birmingham JRPC earlier this term. Matt went
on to be selected to play in the England Hockey
Futures Cup at Cannock Hockey Club at the start
of November. The Futures Cup is an elite selection
tournament which sees the best 72 players in
the country vying to make the fnal England U18
Hockey Squad. Matthew was not selected for the
fnal group but nonetheless performed superbly
against the cream of England’s school boys. We
wish him well with his continued hockey career
at the highest level.
cross country
english schools’
swimming It has been an encouraging start for cross country this term. It takes a strong character
to battle through sometimes rainy weather and often slippery, uneven terrain with tired
Association Gala legs and pounding hearts, but it is clear that KHVIII runners have got what it takes.
The team were out in force for the fnal race in the Coventry League Championships.
The U19s did particularly well with Penny Oliver, Aimee Morse and Emma Kempton
On Friday 4th October three teams taking the top three places in both the League and the Championships. Ed Broadberry
from King Henry VIII School entered the and Tom Hogger-Gadsby came frst and third respectively in the Championships
West Midlands regional heat of the ESSA while Ed Broadberry and R.J. Jainer came frst and third respectively in the League.
Secondary Championship at Warwick Meanwhile Charlotte Cleasby came second in the U16 Championship and third in the
School. Twelve pupils made up relay U16 League, while Laura McTernan came second in the U14 League. All other runners
teams in the Junior Boys & Girls (Years showed true grit and determination to fnish the races, with Year 7 deserving special
7-9) and Senior Boys (Years 12 & 13) mention for their efort and support over all the league races with so many attending.
events. Although they failed to qualify It is clear that we have several rising stars who will go from strength to strength the
for the national fnals, all the teams more they train.
performed extremely well and have a
good foundation on which to build for next The relay race at Bishop Ullathorne School, a favourite of many students, was also well
year’s competition. Congratulations to: attended. There was stif competition at this popular event, but KHVIII U19 boys and
girls both won their respective races, with strong performances from other years.
Junior Boys
Tom Honey, Miles Golby, Adam McNutt & Meanwhile, the senior runners are making an impact in the Greater Birmingham
Kunwar Nagi Schools Cross Country League. Ed Broadberry, Harrison McCartney and Penny Oliver
have consistently taken podium places, while Ed and Harrison also came third in
Junior Girls the Queen Mary’s Pairs Race. All runners in the team are improving as the season
Lauren Cox, Chloe Harris, Rachel Leigh & progresses, with core training sessions and lunchtime training sessions clearly
Emily Waterhouse
beneftting those who attend.
Senior Boys
Robert Bernhardt, Josh Jelley, Jacob The prestigious, nationally recognised King Henry VIII Relay Race will again take
Salisbury & Cameron Stewart-Robinson place in early February and some lunchtime training sessions have already been
dedicated to this. We are now looking for competitors to take part, so if you would
Thanks also to Kirsty Smith & Tom Brown like to be considered then come along to the training sessions on Tuesday and Friday
for their assistance on the day and to lunchtimes and let us know!
Mr Wilkes for his minibus driving and
encouragement. Mr Paul Robbins, Cross-Country Coordinator
Mr Phillips, Swimming Coach
