This half term the Senior Rowers have been covering the miles in small boats, the J15s have all started sweep rowing and we have welcomed an enthusiastic J14 squad to the Boat Club. Despite some rather windy sessions the training has been going well. The first race of the year was at Bedford Small Boats Head. With 35 crews racing across six divisions, there was tough competition across all boat categories. We finished the event with 6 crews in 2nd place and four wins: Hannah Conway and Freya Dixon in the women’s J16 double. Ellie Thwaites and Amelie Ivie in the women’s J17 pair. The Open quad of Max Stone, Isaac Chan, Tristan Fazekas, and Mateo Vedrenne And an outstanding win for Max Stone in the Junior 18 singles, pipping Archie Wilkins into 2nd place and leaving a trail of Hampton School Scullers behind them! The Boat Club will be racing in Norwich at the start of half term, with training in the second week before we have our first National race in November.

As we reach the midpoint of the rugby season, it has been a highly encouraging half-term across all age groups. Teams have shown excellent commitment, development, and teamwork, representing the school with pride and enthusiasm throughout every fixture. Juniors Our Junior teams have enjoyed a positive start to the season, showing real energy and passion for the game as they continue to develop their core rugby skills. U12A The U12A side have made great progress during their opening block of fixtures. Despite close defeats to The Perse School and Finborough School, they demonstrated resilience and improvement each week, highlighted by a competitive draw against St Joseph’s College, Ipswich. Their teamwork and enthusiasm have laid strong foundations for the future. U13B The U13B team have been excellent, winning both of their fixtures in impressive style against The Perse School and Finborough School. Their attacking intent and defensive organisation have stood out, reflecting the hard work they’ve put into training. U13A The U13A team have had a fantastic half-term, securing two wins and two draws from their four matches. Dominant victories against St Joseph’s College, Ipswich and The Perse School showcased their growing confidence and teamwork. The players’ ability to adapt and make smart in-game decisions has been a real highlight. Inters The Inter teams have shown great progression, with players displaying improved game understanding, physicality, and team cohesion throughout the term. U14A The U14A side began their season strongly with a convincing win against Framlingham College. Since then, they have faced several challenging fixtures that have tested their resilience and provided valuable learning opportunities. Their attitude and commitment to improving both individually and collectively have been impressive. U15B The U15B team faced Felsted School in their only fixture this half-term, putting in a determined performance despite the result not going their way. The squad is looking forward to more game time after the break, with plenty of positives to build upon in training. U15A The U15A team have enjoyed an outstanding start to the season, with four strong wins against Framlingham College, The Perse School, St Joseph’s College, and Wymondham College. Their only defeat came in Round 2 of the National Cup against a talented Campion School side from Essex. The squad continues to go from strength to strength, with excellent team spirit and significant development in their tactical play. Seniors The Senior squad has set an excellent tone this term, combining hard work, ambition, and togetherness across their fixtures.  1st XV The 1st XV have produced a strong set of performances, recording three wins and two narrow defeats. Impressive victories over Framlingham College, The Perse School, and Wymondham College demonstrated the team’s growing maturity and cohesion. They were unfortunate to lose to Felsted School in the final play of their National Cup first-round match but have received a bye in the Plate competition and will continue their campaign after half-term. The group has shown significant progress in both their attacking structure and defensive resilience, and the second half of the season promises to be an exciting one.

On Tuesday 14 October. we said ‘au revoir’ to our exchange school from Perpignan. This visit formed the return leg of our 6th form French Exchange with Norwich School pupils having had a wonderful visit to the Lycée Maillol at the end of the Lent Term 2025. The French group were generously hosted by Norwich School families, accompanied pupils to lessons, rehearsals and events. They also enjoyed visits to London, Cambridge, Norwich Castle and UEA Sainsbury Centre.  It was wonderful to share our community with a wonderful group of pupils and their teachers and discover our shared passions and values, as well as those that differ.