Netball
Year 11 Netball Weekend at Condover Hall
5 – 7 September 2025
On Friday 5 September, twelve Year 11 students set off from Notre Dame with the Head of Netball and Mrs PS for a packed weekend of netball coaching and outdoor adventure at Condover Hall, Shrewsbury. After a four-hour journey (with a much-needed Starbucks stop en route!), we arrived full of energy and excitement.
Friday afternoon began with a variety of outdoor activities including abseiling, climbing, high ropes, and the surprise favourite – axe throwing! After dinner, the group was treated to an inspirational session with Peace Proscovia, former Uganda International and Surrey Storm star, widely regarded as one of the most remarkable players in the netball world. Peace spoke openly about her journey into netball, explaining that she was once told she was “too tall” to play. At 6’4”, her height is now a huge asset. She also shared her personal story of only receiving her first pair of shoes – netball trainers – at the age of 18, which gave our students real perspective on the challenges faced by young people in other parts of the world.
Following further evening activities, an early night was in order to prepare for a busy Saturday. The day began with a specialist coaching session led by Peace herself – a rare privilege for our students, who found her both grounded and insightful. More outdoor adventures followed, with Aeroball emerging as a popular (if exhausting!) highlight.
The afternoon featured another coaching session and a fun shooting competition, “Killer,” in which Michelle E claimed an impressive 2nd place from a very large group of players (knocking out even the Head of Netball, courtesy of Khushi J!). Students also took part in a valuable Sports Psychology workshop and an informative talk on bra and breast health, with many surprised to discover they were not wearing the correct size. The day concluded with another high-energy netball session before dinner.
Sunday morning brought our first match against City of London School. All twelve players took to the court and put into practice what they had learned, showing real determination and team spirit. Although it wasn’t a win, the team impressed with their progress and Michelle E and Julia M were named MVPs by the opposition. Unfortunately, torrential rain forced the cancellation of the remaining fixtures, but instead students enjoyed an insightful session with a Team Bath NextGen player and a qualified strength and conditioning coach. A final workshop on nutrition and hydration rounded off the weekend before the journey home – a little quieter than the outbound trip!
The students represented Notre Dame superbly throughout, earning praise from the Masterclass team for their conduct and enthusiasm. A huge thank you goes to everyone who made this trip possible. We now look forward eagerly to our next netball adventure!
Do check out our Sports Instagram Reels which show the girls in action!