Last Friday, our Sixth Form quad – Chester C, Toby S, Laurence T, and Taylor M – competed in the HRR qualifying race for the Fawley Challenge Cup. This is the pinnacle of racing for rowing in the UK, with a very high level of competition from the best rowing clubs and schools across the country. The last time the School raced at Henley was in 1995; therefore, this was a very important step in our development plan.

The boys sculled beyond expectations, but the harsh weather conditions (headwind with gusts) did take a heavy toll on our technique. Competing against 56 crews for 10 spots, we did not qualify further but managed to beat some of the more established rowing schools, which gives us high hopes for next year’s competition.

Related Posts

  • Some of our Pre-Prep children met a special visitor on the 13 June when HRH, the Duchess of Edinburgh visited the secret gardens behind the Cathedral. She toured the gardens and spoke to some of our pupils who were accompanied by Mr Charles and Mrs Crozer.

  • Today, the Cathedral was filled with pride and celebration as parents, pupils and staff came together for the Prep School Prize Giving. This special event marked the end of another successful academic year and offered a chance to reflect on the many highlights and achievements of the past months. The service included a review [...]

  • This week, Pre-Prep held their end-of-year celebration in the Cathedral. Pupils shared highlights and memorable moments from the year and delighted their proud parents by performing a variety of songs. Prizes were awarded in recognition of pupils' achievements, and heartfelt thanks were given to staff. A particularly special moment was the presentation of a [...]