Prior Park Prep School pupils finished last term by triumphing in the sporting arena, with no less than five pupils becoming County players and five pupils receiving ‘Player of the Year’ awards from their sports clubs. In hockey, having been selected for the Gloucestershire Squad, Yvie Seville and Lurenda Mudd were named ‘Players of the Year’ for the Under 11 and Under 13 teams by Cirencester Hockey Club. Year 7 pupil, Felicity Davies was selected for the Wiltshire County Squad.
Minety Rugby Club selected Tom Biggar as the Under 11 ‘Player of the Year’ while Prior Park Year 4 pupil, Daniel Lakenbrink took the Under 10’s ‘Player’s Player’ award at Wootton Bassett Rugby Club.
Four of the winning Cirencester Rugby Club’s Under 12 squad for this year’s County Cup also came from Prior Park with Kieran Kelly receiving the team’s ‘Player of the Year’ title for his outstanding play.
Out on the cricket field, talented Year 8 pupil Harry Brothwood has been selected for the Under 13 Wiltshire County Cricket Team with fellow pupil Max Dymoke joining him in the County Under 10 squad. Having recently gained experience with his team mates on the Prior Park Barbados sports tour, 12 year old Sam Jones is joining the Wiltshire North West District Squad. There was also recognition in martial arts for 9 year old Elizabeth Dicken, who achieved her black belt in Tae Kwon Do.
“We are delighted that our pupils, encouraged by school coaching, go on to achieve such success in their local clubs and progress to County level,” said James Barton, Head of Boys’ Games. “Sport is an essential part of the Prior Park school day. We aim to give all children a chance to participate in teams and allow them to discover an activity that they enjoy, whether it is a traditional team sport or an individual pursuit such as martial arts, fencing or golf. Five children this year have also won sports scholarships to their senior schools. For more information about Prior Park the school is holding an open door day on 20th May 2011.
Based on information supplied by Susan Hogan.
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