3, pp. We are privileged with outstanding sporting facilities, both at the School and Latham Road, with a fully committed grounds staff working to ensure the highest standards are maintained. Our most able athletes regularly qualify to compete in the National Schools Tournament. Training occurs during games lessons on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday afternoons, with an emphasis on fun and enjoyment. Matches are also a source of the feedback, which is essential to learning. We have a high level external coach that comes in to work with our students on a weekly basis. Head of Hockey - Mr Darrel Cassidy - dsc@theleys.net. The key word that underpins all of these values is ENJOYMENT. Ronnie was born in April 2014 at 40 weeks and two days through emergency C … Cricket is hugely popular at The Leys. However, we are as proud of the depth of our provision as we are of the high quality of our top sports players, and we aim to cater for athletes of all abilities. Steve and Clare Leys are aiming to raise £30,000 for the operation, which is not currently available on the NHS. The next major trip is due in 2019 to South Africa. Drake's father, Rodney Shuttleworth Drake (1908–1988), moved to Rangoon, Burma, in the early 1930s to work as an engineer with the Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation. The variety, depth and quality of our provision are essential components in generating an atmosphere in which our pupils can both develop and enjoy their sport, while also creating an awareness of the relationship between constructive exercise and a healthy lifestyle. Rugby offers competition, in a competitive environment skills are tested, and character is honed. The Leys also has a thriving Water Polo section with experienced coaches who are involved at county, district and national levels. Our pupils are expertly guided through a structured pathway of movements within the games and physical education programmes by our dedicated strength and conditioning coach, Toby Griffiths. All teams have three sessions a week, which may be a practice or a fixture. Netball at The Leys has grown from strength to strength over the past few years, and it is the major sport for girls in the Lent term. Journal of Political Ideologies: Vol. Thomas Oliver Dann (born 30 January 1981) is a former English cricketer. Athletics has been thriving over recent years and it is now a very popular summer term sport throughout the different age groups. Some might say my biggest passion is supporting Scunthorpe United! Rugby is the core sport in the autumn term for all boys. School of Social and Political Sciences. 1948–1966: Early life. The school enjoys good links with local clubs Cambridge and Shelford and many of our pupils play club rugby when they are not playing at school. (2004). Touring opportunities are a significant part of The Leys Hockey Club experience with recent tours by the senior boys to South Africa (2015), and two junior girls tours to Holland (2016, 2017) proving extremely successful. The Leys is known for its excellence in a variety of sports and has produced a number of county, divisional and international competitors over the years. theleys-zrtorj5hzt6.stackpathdns.com is using a security service for protection against online attacks. In the Lent term, senior boys continue with Sevens Rugby through the activities programme, building on and improving both handling and skill levels. In addition to this sports scholars receive further support through a mentorship programme. In the Easter of 2013 and 2017 the boys 1st XI completed very successful tours of Sri Lanka. The service requires full JavaScript support in order to view this website. Our boys were winners of the inaugural Independent Schools Beach Volleyball competition held in Brighton in 2009, and the girls have gone on to win the title in 2011 and 2014. Against the current—stemming the tide: the nostalgic ideology of the contemporary radical populist right. James does research in Ecology, Marine Biology and Microbiology. The Senior 7s team competes in a number of national seven tournaments and recently made the semi-final of the Rosslyn Park National 7’s (2018). In sport, pupils show exceptionally high levels of physical skill across a wide range of activities and teams, enjoying local and regional successes with a number of individuals being supported to become junior international players. theleys-zrtorj5hzt6.stackpathdns.com is using a security service for protection against online attacks. Meeting every Tuesday and Thursday evening during term time the club caters for all levels of proficiency. Some pupils travel to the boathouse by minibus, others cycle or run. Pupils of all ages and abilities are welcome with the aim of learning new skills and enjoying a sport that is both physically and aesthetically demanding. We recognise and welcome competition within sport. The Leys swimming team has a high standard of water-based training and extra training is undertaken in our fully equipped sports hall, which has cardiovascular equipment and a weights room. In recent years girls' cricket has gone from strength to strength. Cross-Country at The Leys is run as a games option for those not involved in the core sports of the Lent term. He played rugby and cricket, and taught PE at The Perse and The Leys. Facilities include three hard courts, one with temporary floodlit lighting for evening use. "Thomas Oliver Dann was a brilliant teacher, a caring and empathetic tutor, an inspiring sports coach, and a fantastic colleague. For the lower years football is offered as an extra curricular activity. The water polo team has competed strongly in the Cambridge University League, where they have on many occasions reached the finals. The competitive swimming season culminates in the Bath Cup held at The London Aquatics Centre in March every year. We are also lucky to have many experienced tennis coaches on our teaching staff who are passionate about tennis, many of whom have played competitively for university, county or club teams. Rounders at The Leys is run as an option for Senior Girls not involved in the core sports of the Summer term. All pupils have access to support from the strength and conditioning coach through activities, games, and online support. We are equally proud of the numerous players that grace University, Club and National teams having used The Leys Hockey Club as a springboard for life-long participation. For cricketers who have aspirations of playing professional cricket, we have strong links with Northamptonshire County Cricket Club. Haley S. has 9 jobs listed on their profile. Badminton is offered both as a games option and a weekly after-school activity throughout the year. Many pupils continue tennis through the winter months, with coaching from the school tennis professional, Francesco Robarts. He was extremely well-liked by the CURUFC players and made a very positive contribution to the club in his time with us. Pupils are inducted to the conditioning suite during year 9, and from year 11 pupils are inducted into the strength and conditioning facility. Google has many special features to help you find exactly what you're looking for. On average each team has a weekly fixture, usually on a Saturday, against both local schools and schools in surrounding counties. 1144035, National Small-bore Rifle Association (NRSA). The Leys Shooting Club is coached by Alun Roberts, a former Regimental Sergeant Major with 40 years of experience in the safe delivery of marksmanship training. Pupils learn about communication and personal organisation through the process of preparing for fixtures and taking part. There are three outside courts, one indoor court in the main sports complex, and three new purpose built courts situated at Latham Road, which are our second set of 20 acre playing fields. We are particularly proud that a high number of boys take part in the sport and participate at a … Head of Athletics - Joanne Schofield - jxs@theleys.net. The concept of fair play, and the ability to cope with both success and failure. We are particularly proud that a high number of boys take part in the sport and participate at a range of levels on a strong rugby-playing circuit. Principal, Jane Austen College and Curriculum Lead, Oak National Academy. In 2017 the U15s were Cambridgeshire Champions of the Lady Taverners Indoor Competition and in 2018 they won the Area T20 competition and progressed into the last 16 of the Nationals. The Leys inter-house badminton tournament is also a very popular event, enabling pupils from both Day and Boarding Houses to participate in friendly, but very competitive matches. Each team is allocated a coach who may be part of teaching staff or a specialist external coach. If you are unable to visit during covid please feel free to send any letter flowers to. The school is proud of its link with Cambridge and Shelford RFC. The Shooting Club emphasises self-discipline, safety and responsibility via the medium of small bore shooting, primarily on the School's indoor 25 yard range. The recipients of honours are displayed here … Working with others in a team towards an external, collective objective. A child’s athletic development is of vital importance to a long and enjoyable sporting career. This process is enhanced by our 'Elite Performance Programme' for those who are selected to become part of The Leys Sports Academy and/or Sport Scholar Programme. For further information please contact Father Michael on 01509 506788. The Leys has two competition-standard trampolines and an overhead rig is available for learning somersaults and more complex skills. Volleyball is offered as an after school activity with sessions for both juniors and seniors, with juniors feeding into the senior teams as soon as they have mastered the skills and tactics of the game. The school plays in the Cambridge University Colleges League so has regular matches of a very good standard. Favourite thing about The Leys? The School has strong links with the City of Cambridge Swimming Club, where swimming team members who aspire to compete at District and National levels can increase their training. The New Year Honours 1952 were appointments by King George VI to various orders and honours to reward and highlight good works by citizens of the British Empire and Commonwealth.They were announced on 1 January 1952 for the British Empire, Australia, New Zealand, Ceylon, and Pakistan to celebrate the past year and mark the beginning of 1952. Passions/Hobbies. Training for novices mostly from Year 9 concentrates on embedding correct range procedure and the 'Marksmanship Principles'. The most exceptional players from the PDG are selected for the Junior Saints Academy (JSA). Send messages to your long lost classmates. He is assisted by five members of the school teaching staff and in addition the school employs approximately five other outside coaches, most of whom are competing in rowing at senior club/international level. The School's fleet of rowing boats, oars and trailer are stored there. We run a year-round programme of training in our four-lane 25m pool, and the swimming team regularly competes. In recent years the senior girls have toured in Malta, and the juniors are going on a short tour to Belfast during the 2019 season. Competition encourages team awareness and, when guided appropriately, teaches the importance of winning without arrogance and losing with good grace. The club travels to races in London such as the Pairs and Fours Heads of the River, the Head of the Nene in Peterborough, the National Sculling Head at Dorney Eton, Peterborough Regatta , the National Schools' Regatta, Marlow Regatta at Dorney Lake Eton, Henley Women's Regatta and Henley Royal Regatta. The sevens activities program is opening up to pupils in y9 next year to further develop the strength of players skills and understanding throughout the school. ARTINFO Art Sales Index allows you to search 3.5 million art auction results and records. Whilst excellence is desirable for those with the ambition and talent, the aim is to cater for every pupil to find their own level of excellence whilst ultimately enjoying their experience. 25 February 2021. Our best athletes train with Cambridge and Coleridge Athletics Club. It has also been called Frito-Lay with Fritos.Lay's has been owned by PepsiCo through Frito-Lay since 1965. Head of Volleyball - Mr Richard Hill - radh@theleys.net. We also run a girls' cricket academy for girls who have aspirations of playing at a higher standard. Regardless of their experience, players receive regular training sessions within a team and participate in challenging fixtures against a wide range of Schools through the course of a term. Extra practice sessions are also organised throughout the season, including specialist shooting practise. Leys headmaster Martin Priestley said on social media: "This week we lost someone who made a positive impact on anyone who had the pleasure of meeting him. The School boat club shares a large, modern boathouse with three of the University colleges, King's, Selwyn and Churchill. View Haley S. Thomas’ profile on LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional community. In the Summer term we also have three high quality grass courts on site, as well as twelve astro courts with a further sixteen astro and three hard courts at our Latham Road fields. Learning is in fact at the heart of Leys Rugby and our ultimate aim is to form intelligent and versatile players who continue playing professionally or for fun long after they have left the school. We run teams at depth in all age groups and also run competitive House competitions in many sports. The challenge of competition and of mastering physical skills. Mr Roberts, who is also the School Staff Instructor for the Leys Combined Cadet Force, has extensive expertise in the delivery of military training especially Skill-At-Arms and has readily adapted this knowledge to the coaching of small-bore shooting. Head of Water Polo - Mr David Silk - dps@theleys.net, The Only Co-Educational Boarding and Day School in Cambridge, The Leys & St Faith's Schools Foundation - Registered Charity No. Pupils are encouraged to link with local clubs, and recently some of the top squash players have been involved in the school's Sports Academy pathway. The U15 team recently reached the National Schools Finals, achieving a commendable 4th place. The Leys school have a memorial tree where anyone can pay their respects to Tommy. Netball also makes use of the school’s athletic development suite for specialist training and fitness, with some girls participating in the School's Sports Academy programme. All pupils who opt to play a particular sport have access to excellent facilities and the opportunity to benefit from outstanding professional coaching. He attended school in Lakeside and High School in Langruth. The rowers also train in the school gym by arrangement before school and during after-school activity slots. At least two teams compete in each age group. Continuation training for Year 10 to 6th Form continues to emphasise correct procedure whilst introducing the additional skills required to shoot competitively. Trampolining at The Leys is an extremely popular activity within our wider curriculum programme. Please feel free to visit, the gates shall be open daily 10am -4pm access is via brookside opposite the school. Squash is available throughout the year in our three excellent glass-backed squash courts in the School’s Sports Centre. For services to Education particularly during Covid-19 (Cambridge, Cambridgeshire) First-class facilities include two sand-based Astroturfs, a 7-a-side Astroturf and a Sports Hall suitable for Indoor Hockey, which ensures that players of all abilities get access to the highest quality training experiences. Lay's is a brand of potato chip varieties, as well as the name of the company that founded the chip brand in the United States. This process is automatic. Tommy coached the LXs from 2016-2018, taking specific responsibility for the backs. Contact - Mrs Jo Schofield - jxs@theleys.net. Experiments are performed using dry and humid air to clarify the effects of water vapour on the characteristics of surface dielectric barrier discharge (SDBD) and investigate its impact on the performance of the SDBD for decomposition of gaseous naphthalene in air stream. Head of Shooting - Mr Alun Roberts - awr@theleys.net. All sports offer competitive fixtures at both School and House level, and much emphasis is placed on the way pupils conduct themselves on and off the pitch, with all pupils, coaches and supporters aware of the need for the highest standards of sportsmanship. Who we are The Stephen Perse Foundation is a family of schools in Cambridge, Madingley and Saffron Walden educating boys and girls aged 1 to 18.. By recognising our pupils as individuals - with unique hopes, talents and ambitions - we unlock their true potential. Pupils of all ability are encouraged to play meaningful and competitive sport at either House, School or representative level. All at CURUFC were deeply saddened to learn of the sudden death of Thomas ‘Tommy’ Dann last week. The most talented hockey players are encouraged to balance school and club hockey through strong external links with Cambridge City Hockey Club, and receive coaching from a team of experienced and well-qualified staff led by Darrel Cassidy, a former New Zealand International and England Hockey National League Coach. The Leys has good links with the four main clubs in the City (Cambridge, Cox and Hens, Shelford and David Ll​o​y​d) and we encourage pupils to play for clubs, train with county squads and play individual tournaments where appropriate. Search the world's information, including webpages, images, videos and more. Please enable cookies on your browser and try again. This ethos has helped the school have success on the domestic circuit and nationally, most notably winning the U15 Daily Mail Vase (2009) and U18 Daily Mail Vase (2012). The U14's enjoyed a fantastic trip to Belfast (2018). The aim of The Leys School rugby programme is to create an enjoyable and challenging environment that allows pupils to find their level and develop their skills to the best of their ability. Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 - 2001), Fri 18 Feb 1944, Page 5 - Government Gazette Appointments and Employment Fixtures are usually played on Saturdays although, if there is a cup fixture then this may also be played on a Tuesday afternoon. During the 2017/18 academic year the Leys Leisure sports centre was updated to incorporate an impressive strength and conditioning facility, alongside a conditioning suite (Singapore Suite). Every team group has its own dedicated coach and the opportunity to participate in competitive sport, whatever their ability. The self-evident benefits of regular physical exercise. The aim of The Leys School rugby programme is to create an enjoyable and challenging environment that allows pupils to find their level and develop their skills to the best of their ability. The School has strong links with the Northampton Saints Academy. Andrew Bramley, who was the 1st XI Captain during the 2017 and 2018 seasons, made his 2nd XI debut in 2017 for Northants and is on their Academy programme. During the games programme pupils are taught how to perform basic & sport specific movements efficiently, whilst also enhancing cardiovascular fitness for their sport. Please enable JavaScript on your browser and try again. 311-327. Pupils train on the river on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday afternoons during Games. The Leys identifies four key benefits of sport in education: We are committed to providing the pupils with avenues to fulfil their sporting dreams and to find something they enjoy and will pursue for life. One session a week is dedicated to the School Shooting Team in order for them to concentrate on competing in the Schools Smallbore League. There are several organised sessions every week for social players, as well as the selected squad players. Simon Hames, a former Great Britain and England Senior International, is in charge of rowing. We enter the National Schools Championships (Glanville and Aberdare Cups), the Senior Student Competition (played in the winter terms) and U15 inter-school leagues run by the LTA. Coaching is available individually and in small groups throughout the year, by school staff and external coaches. James G. Mitchell currently works at the School of Biological Sciences, Flinders University. Confidence is particularly important, and this is fostered by playing a ‘15 man game’ in which everybody is able to contribute and pupils are encouraged to be decision makers regardless of their position. You will be redirected once the validation is complete. 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