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24 Sport head of Department: heather lilley

england and Saracens Rugby star Ben coaches students

In September, the College welcomed england and Saracens rugby star Ben Spencer. Ben, who is a former
student at the College, delivered a kicking session to selected students from Years 8 to 13.
he spent time giving each individual student specific coaching points, which resulted in noticeable
improvements to their techniques.
head of Rugby at the College, Matt Shepherd said, “It was an excellent opportunity for the students to learn
from an england International player, who competes against the very best players week in and week out. For
our students to be able to have the chance to ask Ben questions about ways that they
can improve was something that not many would have the chance to do and the boys
made the most of this amazing opportunity. We hope that in the future we will be able
to run a session like this again.”
We are very thankful to Ben for giving up his time and delivering a quality session to our
students who have benefited hugely from his input. Ambition

This girl Can!

In September Year 10 student, evie Privett, ran out onto The oval Cricket pitch, in
london, as part of the successful Plympton ladies’ Cricket Team in the ‘KIA T10
SMASh’ tournament. The team had already won the regionals in glastonbury,
beating South Wales side Newport in the semi-finals. Before the game,
Steph hutchins, the Team Captain, said, "This is a fantastic honour and privilege
for us as a team to play in such a special ground, in what, for some, will be a
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”
This season just passed has seen evie captaining the Boys’ U14 Team at
Plympton, and also playing for the Boys’ U15 and U16 Teams along with being
a near permanent player in the Plympton Mens’ 3rds Team and Plympton
ladies’. Together with Devon duties with the Devon U15 girls’ Team, and
regularly in the Devon U17 girls’ Team and becoming a fully functional part of the
Devon Women’s Development Squad. Ambition

Tiana qualifies for england Schools’ Football Team

Tiana Campbell, in Year 9, was recently invited to attend the england Schools FA Under
15 trials, and has been accepted on the team, presently as a reserve. Tiana has shown
her desire for football from a very young age. She has said, “It is a great passion of mine
and I have been influenced by my brothers, also playing football. My dream is to play for
england and my favourite position is Centre Midfield. I presently play for four teams and
it is a great way to unwind after a busy day in College.” Tiana is also very aware of the
need to focus on her gCSe subjects, and intends to use this as a platform to go to
university to study Sports, or is looking at a career as a Physiotherapist. Ambition

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