News
Boys Win North Shropshire Hockey Tournament
At the recent North Shropshire Under 16 7-a-side Hockey Tournament, following a successful series of matches against local schools, the Schooll team returned victorious.At the annual Tournament, held this year at the Marches School, the Ellesmere College Hockey Club played against teams from 3 other local schools, succeeding to win 3 of their games and draw in the 4th. The results of the 4 games were: Ellesmere College Hockey Club vs Sir John Talbot’s B team 3-0 win Ellesmere College...
2nd February, 2012 - read more >
Talented Hockey Player Selected for Shropshire U16 Boys
There are exciting times ahead for a young and talented North Shropshire Hockey player from Whitchurch, who has been chosen to join the Shropshire U16 squad, who has played in the recent National Indoor Finals and who will play in the forthcoming Midlands Outdoor Finals for his League Club, whilst also becoming a UK brand ambassador for a Dutch clothing company. Year 11 pupil, Cameron Beswick started to play hockey in 2008, both at school and at Whitchurch Hockey Club, where he was...
2nd February, 2012 - read more >
Young Geographers Participate in Model Competition
Following a Year 7 Geography challenge to create a river contour model, set for completion over the Christmas holidays, the winners have recently been announced.All the Year 7 students participated in the challenge and were busy over the Christmas holidays constructing their contour models ready for judging. Rhiann Jackson, Head of Geography explained ‘At the start of the academic year, as part of the Geography course Year 7 pupils spend time learning, and putting into action, basic map skills....
26th January, 2012 - read more >
Ever Thought of Becoming a Swimming Teacher? An opportunity to do so
This February Half Term, the School is working in partnership with Bob Steven from Making Waves Swim School to deliver a STA Teaching Beginners Course.Making Waves Swim School is Bob Steven’s family business and he is passionate about getting children into the water and excited about swimming. Bob opened the swim school at the School back in 2007 and since then Making Waves has gone from strength to strength. Bob explained, ‘I have always been passionate about swimming and I have worked on and...
26th January, 2012 - read more >
Students To Participate in The Hague International Model United Nations
6 Sixth Form students from the School are off to Holland in the near future to participate in the internationally represented Model United Nations. Over 3,200 students and teachers from 200 schools in 100 countries will be coming together for a realistic simulation of the United Nations. Based in The Hague World Forum Convention Centre, the theme for this large Model United Nations debating forum will be Seas and Oceans. The group of Lower Sixth Form students will be representing UNCLOS, the...
23rd January, 2012 - read more >
Talented Hockey Players Selected for County Team
Following recent County trials, a total of 9 pupils have been selected to represent Shropshire Hockey at various levels. At under U13 level, a total of 4 girls from the School have been selected. They are Year 8 girls, Mia Foster, Caro Hulme and Lottie Hulme, as well as 10 year old Amelie Davies, who is only in Year 5 but is already demonstrating her considerable hockey playing talent.Three Year 9 girls, Jessica Martin-Jones and Tilly Walker have also been selected to play for the County at...
22nd January, 2012 - read more >
Astroturf Build Begins
At the School currently there is a flurry of excitement amongst hockey players of all ages as the work, that began in December, is taking shape to create an Astroturf at the School. Last term, following a six-figure donation by the Old Ellesmerian Trust, the School’s Council took the decision to go ahead and install an Astroturf on part of the additional land that the School bought in 2009. The Astroturf will further enhance the sporting facilities at the School, and in particular for...
15th January, 2012 - read more >
County Cricket Player to join visitors at Academy Day
Will Owen, Glamorgan Cricketer has accepted the invitation to visit the School on Saturday 28th January, when the School holds its 4th annual Academy Day. Will, 22, Glamorgan County Cricket Club’s opening bowler will be leading his expertise during a coaching session by Rod Jones, Director of the Cricket Academy, to visiting young cricketers. Will made his debut for Glamorgan in 2007 and last season he picked up 33 championship wickets at an excellent average of 39.6. Right Arm Fast Bowler...
13th January, 2012 - read more >
School Announces Series of Shooting Masterclasses
The Shooting Academy is pleased to announce the first in a series of masterclasses for all ages from 9 to 18. This is an opportunity for novices and experienced shooters alike to gain valuable instruction from the team of shooting coaches in Air Rifle and .22 Rifle disciplines.The Academy has completed a very successful year with pupils gaining recognition at national level and many successes at open shoots around the Country. The team of coaches, headed by Tom Rylands, have considerable...
13th January, 2012 - read more >
Sixth Form Student Reaches Finals of National History Competition
A talented young historian has reached the finals of a national History competition.Rebecca Orr, who lives in Ellesmere and is a former pupil of Lakelands, joined the Sixth Form to study the International Baccalaureate. She took part in the National debate, organised by the Historical Association, on the topic ‘why History matters to you’.Louise Paton, Head of History explained, ‘Becky talked about the Brixton Riots of 1981 and was commended for her intelligent and well researched speech and...
9th January, 2012 - read more >
