We were delighted to welcome Dr Rebecca Randell from the Gatorade Sports Science Institute to work with athletes from Year 7 to Sixth Form as part of our Talented Performer Programme (TPP). Dr Randell delivered an insightful afternoon of workshops, focusing on how to effectively fuel the body before, during, and after exercise to maximise performance.

Following this, she led a session open to all Senior School pupils and their families, exploring how parents and daughters can work together to ensure proper nutrition supports the demands of sport, exercise, and physical activity. The event was a fantastic success, with 45 families engaging in discussions with Dr Randell and 60 TPP pupils benefiting from her expertise earlier in the day.

This workshop followed a recent visit from British swimmer Cerian Harries, who spoke on female physiology in sport, as well as high-performance sessions and Q&As with professional athletes Kelly Simm (Gymnastics), Shona McCallin MBE (Hockey), and Eboni Usoro-Brown (Netball). Pupils from Year 5 to Sixth Form had the invaluable opportunity to learn from elite athletes, gaining key insights into training, competition, and the pathway to sporting success.

It has been an incredibly exciting period for the PE & Sports Department, filled with outstanding opportunities for our pupils to learn, develop, and be inspired by experts in the field.

George Pettitt, Director of Sport