A huge thank you to everyone who attended our Sports Awards evening — one of our favourite events of the year! It’s always a privilege to come together and celebrate the incredible sporting achievements of our students across a wide range of disciplines.
Congratulations to all of our nominees and award winners — your hard work, dedication, and talent have truly shone this year. A special mention also goes to our fantastic Sports Leaders, who received their well-deserved certificates in recognition of their contribution and commitment.
We are already looking forward to another exciting year of sporting success at Presdales starting in September!
Last Friday on a perfect day the annual swim gala was held at school.
The weather was hot. The water was cool and the competition was fierce. All students had to swim their very best from the start as each final only consisted of four competitors. The finals would be the fastest four swimmers.
The morning session was the heats, working towards a place in the afternoon session. The excitement was building as students checked the results board to see if their name had been highlighted. This represented a chance for glory.
The standard of swimming was very high at times. The club swimmers were having their own battles. However, there were also swimmers who were there to represent their form, putting in every effort to finish the race and claim points. This was wonderful to see and shows sport for all is alive at Presdales.
Swimming is an individual event, but they were also swimming for their house. This meant that every race, position and performance counted.
The outstanding performance of the day went to Mia Nelson, she won the elite swimmers race, and we all look forward to seeing her swim path to fame and glory. Amazing!!
During the first week back after Easter, 68 of our Year 10 students went on their practice expedition for their Silver DofE Award. At the start the weather was wet and cold so their waterproofs were immediately put to the test but the students maintained bright smiles and greeted their instructors with enthusiasm and excitement which was lovely to see. They set out on their day one routes and easily managed the more complex navigation which is required at Silver level, finishing at the campsite in good time to enjoy cooking by the fire and some fun time.
Day two began bright and early but this time in sunshine! Participants completed their routes in good time and were able to enjoy cooking their supper in some warm evening sun followed by a quiz, singing songs and dancing and toasting marshmallows on a huge bonfire.
Year 10s teamwork and ‘can-do’ attitude was brilliant and their approach towards all of the challenges that Silver brings was outstanding. They showed resilience and made a huge effort to remain positive and motivated throughout.
Anyone who has participated in the DofE Programme knows it’s an invaluable experience that teaches young people essential life skills for their futures and we are so pleased so many students at Presdales take part.
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Coming Up
Wednesday 24th
Year 10 PRE visit to Amaravati monastery
5pm: Bronze DofE Information evening
6pm: Year 9 Parent/carer information evening
7.15pm: Year 8 Parent/carer information evening
Thursday 25th
Year 8 Engineering challenge (periods 1-4)
6pm: GCSE PE NEA Information Evening
7pm: A level PE NEA Information Evening
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Presdales School
Hoe Lane
Ware
Hertfordshire
SG12 9NX
Tel: 01920 462210
admin@presdales.herts.sch.uk
Headteacher:
Mr Warren
