Sport Round Up
St Mary's College visit and Manchester City tournament
Key Stage 1 GalaSwimming
Rydal Penrhos celebrated a triumphant return to its KS1 Inter-House Swimming Gala, marking the first event of its kind since the pre-pandemic era.
The occasion, held on Friday 19 May 2023, garnered immense popularity among pupils and parents alike. The extraordinary swimmers showcased their talent and remarkable confidence, participating in multiple races throughout the day.
The final results of the gala are as follows:
Pembroke - 51
Snowdon - 64
Brecon - 65
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all participants and would like to thank the entire staff team involved, with special recognition given to Mr Edgley, our dedicated swimming teacher.
Rydal Penrhos takes great pride in its exceptional swimming education program. Equipped with its own state-of-the-art swimming pool, the school provides a nurturing environment for students to develop crucial aquatic skills while fostering self-assurance.
ISA TournamentAthletics
On Friday 19 May 2023 the Prep took 33 pupils to Manchester City of Sport Athletic Stadium to compete in the Independent Schools Association Athletics tournament.
This event covered schools from the North of England as well as North Wales and 27 schools took part across a wide range of athletic disciplines.
Our pupils competed in the U8, U9, U10 and U11 events and we had some impressive results with several pupils getting through the heats and into the finals. These included:
Year 6 – Freddie G – Second in shot
Year 6 – Harrison S – 80m sprint final
Year 4 – Carys W – 60m sprint final
Year 3 boys relay team
Year 4 girls relay team
Year 6 girls relay team
Well done to all who took part in this regional event and thank you to Mr McLeod and the other staff for training and taking them.
With such a high standard of athletics in our Prep, it is no wonder that Sports Day is such a competitive spectacle!
Visit of St. Mary's College, CrosbyCricket, Netball, Rounders
Rydal Penrhos warmly welcomed St. Mary's College, an independent, co-educational Christian school, for an overnight residential sport visit.
During St. Mary's stay at Glan Aber and Beecholme, both schools engaged in a series of spirited matches across various sports, including cricket, netball, and rounders.
The event proved to be a resounding success, fostering not only exceptional sporting performances but also a deep sense of friendship and camaraderie.
Both teams exhibited exemplary sportsmanship and skill throughout the matches. The players from both schools showcased their talent, determination, and teamwork, creating an atmosphere of healthy competition and mutual respect. The sporting encounters served as a testament to the commitment and dedication of the pupils and coaches involved.
Rydal Penrhos was delighted to host this visit and hope to welcome St. Mary's back for more memorable encounters on the cricket field and netball courts in future.
Until next time!
U11s at Manchester CityFootball
Rydal Penrhos' U11 footballers showcased their talent and resilience at a tournament hosted at Manchester City Academy. The facility is well renowned as one of the finest training grounds in English (if not world) football.
With great pride, our team competed in four exhilarating matches, making an impressive run to the quarter-finals, where the outcome was determined by nail-biting penalties.
Adding to the excitement was the presence of Kyle Walker, the renowned Man City and England player. A standout moment occurred when Oscar scored a remarkable goal from outside the box, which thoroughly impressed the Man City right back.
To culminate the experience, our team enjoyed a tour of the iconic Etihad Stadium, witnessing first-hand the home of Manchester City, the reigning Premier League champions.
Well done to every pupil involved; what a memorable experience!
U10 and U9 Visit to Abbeygate CollegeCricket
The U10 and U9 cricket teams from Rydal Penrhos showcased their prowess in four matches held at Abbeygate College on May 12, 2023.
Despite their younger age, our teams delivered exceptional performances, winning three out of the four matches.
We applaud our talented players for their remarkable achievements and extend our heartfelt thanks to Abbeygate College for hosting a memorable and enjoyable event.
