Senior Sports Board March 27th

Senior House Sports Summary

The senior girls enjoyed a brilliant week of inter house sport, showcasing skill, teamwork and competitive spirit across badminton, netball, fitness and archery.

Badminton:
Years 11–13 competed in a lively tournament full of great rallies and determined play.

Final scores:
Monfferant 275,
Lestonnac 254,
Eyuem 248,
Montaigne 155
with Monfferant taking the win.

Netball:

The girls rounded off their season with a fast paced 5 a side tournament featuring the popular super shot. It was an exciting finish to the netball calendar with fantastic effort from all involved.

Archery:

A focused and enjoyable afternoon at Walton Firs saw excellent performances from across the year groups. Mia H S and Valentina D achieved the Best 5 Arrow Total (39), while Clara H secured the Best Individual Total (157). Final house standings: 1st Equem 304, 2nd Montaigne 274, 3rd Lestonnac 263, 4th Montferrant 211.

Fitness Games

The Winter Fitness Games saga continues with Year 11 setting the tone early, with Montferrant and Lestonnac matching each other stroke for stroke during their seven minute rowing challenge. In the final moments, Montferrant edged ahead, claiming first place by an impressive 70 metres.

Workout Two proved even tighter, with all four houses finishing within just 14 reps of one another— Montferrant securing another narrow victory by a single rep.

Next up were Sixth Form. Montferrant once again led the way in the rowing workout, finishing 100 metres ahead of the competition.

Workout Two was closer, but Montferrant maintained their momentum, winning by 7 reps.

By the end of the afternoon, there was no doubt: House Montferrant were the clear Winter Fitness Games champions.

Across Years 9–13, House Montaigne earned a strong second place, with Montferrant crowned our overall Winter Fitness Games Champions for 2026.

A huge well done to every student who took part in these events.

Winter Fitness Games – Years 9 & 10

Our Year 9 and 10 pupils brought fantastic energy and team spirit to this year’s Notre Dame Winter Fitness Games, taking on two exciting fitness challenges designed to test teamwork, determination, and resilience.
The first event, “Row Hard or Row Home,” saw houses rowing as far as they could within the time limit. Every team member had to contribute, meaning communication and smooth transitions were key. The encouragement within teams was brilliant to watch, and Montferrant took a commanding lead, finishing less than 200 metres ahead of the other houses.

Next came the fast paced AMRAP challenge, “Skip it, Push it, Squat it, Jump it.” Pupils worked together to complete as many reps as possible before the clock ran down. This event produced a thrillingly close finish, with Montaigne just edging ahead, only 12 reps clear of Montferrant!

Both workouts encouraged pupils to support one another, think quickly, and demonstrate great technique while representing their houses.

After combining all metres rowed and all reps completed, we are delighted to announce that the overall House champions were Montferrant! A huge well done to every pupil who took part.

Overall Winners

The Inter-House Hockey Competition was a fantastic success, taking place on a bright and cheerful morning that perfectly matched the enthusiasm of our students. Pupils from Year 7 through Year 10 took to the pitches, showcasing not only their developing hockey skills but also their teamwork, sportsmanship, and unwavering house spirit.

The atmosphere was electric as students cheered on their peers, enjoyed the sunshine, and represented their houses with pride. It was wonderful to see such high levels of engagement across all year groups, with every match played in great spirit and determination.

Results
A huge well done to all students who took part and contributed to an excellent day of competition. Special congratulations go to the following houses for their victories:
• Year 7 Winners: Lestonnac
• Year 8 Winners: Eyquem
• Year 9 & 10 Combined Winners: Eyquem

Each winning house demonstrated impressive teamwork, resilience, and skill throughout their matches.

Year 7, 8 & 9/10 Inter-House Netball Tournament – Match Report

The Inter-House Netball Tournament brought together players from Years 7, 8, 9, and 10 for an action-packed afternoon of teamwork, competitive play, and fantastic house spirit. Across all year groups, the atmosphere was lively, positive, and full of enthusiasm, making it a brilliant celebration of netball within the school community.
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Year 7 Tournament

The Year 7 matches were full of fast pace, excellent energy, and determination. Each house demonstrated growing skill and confidence throughout the afternoon. After a series of exciting fixtures, Montaigne proved to be the strongest side, finishing as Year 7 Champions thanks to their consistent teamwork, accurate shooting, and impressive defensive effort.
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Year 8 Tournament

The Year 8 competition showcased some excellent netball, with tactical defending, sustained pressure, and accurate passing on display from all teams. Although match results varied, the girls showed commendable sportsmanship and resilience. The standard of play continues to rise within this year group, and they should all be proud of their performances.
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Year 9/10 Tournament

The Year 9/10 girls brought outstanding team spirit and real joy to the court, creating one of the most uplifting atmospheres of the tournament. Their communication, support for one another, and collective determination stood out throughout their matches.

After a well-fought series of games, it was Montaigne who once again came out on top, securing the Year 9/10 tournament victory. Their teamwork, composure, and consistent quality across the court were key to their success and made them deserved champions.

The recent inter-house badminton tournament for Years 9 and 10 proved to be an exhilarating showcase of skill, teamwork and competitive spirit. Across two high-energy tournaments, students demonstrated impressive racket control, tactical awareness and outstanding sportsmanship, making the event one of the most exciting competitions of the year.

All four houses arrived determined and ready, with every match contributing vital points towards the overall standings. Fast rallies, sharp net play and powerful smashes were on full display as players battled for their house titles.

Monfferant dominated both tournaments with consistent, high-quality performances. Their players displayed excellent coordination and tactical precision, securing a well-deserved 1st place overall.

Eyquem showed great determination and improved significantly in Tournament 2, earning them a strong 2nd place finish.

Lessontac performed steadily across both tournaments, maintaining competitive scores and finishing just three points behind Eyquem in 3rd place.

Montaigne delivered a strong comeback in Tournament 2, demonstrating resilience and teamwork. Despite their late surge, they finished 4th, but with one of the closest margins in recent years.

The tournament was a brilliant celebration of house spirit, skill and participation. A huge well done to all competitors—and special congratulations to Monfferant, our 2026 Inter-House Badminton Champions!

Year 7 Inter House Swimming Gala Report

The Year 7 Inter House Swimming Gala took place last week, and the girls entered the event with fantastic enthusiasm and team spirit. From the moment they arrived poolside, it was clear that each house was determined to give their very best while also supporting one another throughout the competition.

All pupils took part in a full programme of races, including individual events, traditional relays, and a series of fun relays to round off the afternoon. Every swimmer contributed points to their house, and it was wonderful to see so many girls stepping up, cheering for their teammates, and demonstrating excellent sportsmanship.
The atmosphere was lively, positive, and competitive in the best possible way. Whether swimming for a podium finish or simply pushing themselves to complete their race, every student played a valued role in the success of the gala.

Final Results
1. 1st – Montferrant
2. 2nd – Montaigne
3. 3rd – Lestonnac
4. 4th – Eyquem

Congratulations to Montferrant for securing first place, and well done to all houses for their effort, determination, and team pride.

Strong Weekend Showing for Lucy P at BS Just for Schools Winter Championship

Lucy enjoyed a successful weekend at the Wales & West British Showjumping Just for Schools Winter Championship, with standout performances in Sunday’s 80cm Final.

Representing the school, Lucy delivered two top‑10 finishes aboard Taboo and Rio, securing 9th and 10th place respectively. The consistent results capped off a competitive and rewarding weekend for Lucy.

We love to hear about your daughters’ achievements in sport outside school. Please do share any photos and news with us and we will include it in the Friday Mailing!
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Rowing

What an incredible start to the season for Martha W Competing at the 2026 WinTech Junior Sculling Regatta at Dorney, Martha took on her first event of the year in style, coxing the boys’ J14 quad to an outstanding 15th place finish out of a highly competitive field of 50 clubs. Martha guided her crew through a challenging race, setting the tone for what promises to be a fantastic season ahead. A result to be truly proud of, congratulations to Martha and the entire crew on such a strong performance!

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