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Representing Devon in Girls’ U15 Rugby

The College is delighted to hear about the success of three of our students in their first match of the season
representing Devon. Kayleigh, in Year 9, together with Hannah and Niamh, both in Year 10, are founding
members in Girls’ Rugby, and have been with us from the very start of the Girls Rugby programme here at the
College.
At the Girls’ Rugby Festival at Okehampton College on Sunday 23 February, they played a variety of teams from
across the South West, in both 15 and 7-a-side formats. It is very pleasing to see their hard work and dedication
to the sport paying off in such a way. The Devon team brings together all of the best female players from the
area so it is even more credit to the girls that their names appear throughout the match report, and detail the
impact they had in Devon securing victories over other teams.
Mr Kerswell, Head of Girls’ Rugby, said, “Well done girls, we are all really proud of you, and you demonstrate the
progress we have made with Girls’ Rugby here at the College, and highlight the bright future the College has in
continuing to develop the sport, and be the very best we can.”

Ellie is Aiming for England Opportunities for all in
Football Competition
Year 9 student, Ellie Sara recently attended an England
U14 Girls’ Football Training Camp. She was among the In February, the College hosted the
top 25 girls nationally in her age group being put through annual U12 Belgium Cup Football
their paces by the England coaches. Training included; Competition, with local schools all
coaching practices, one to one sessions and internal bringing their teams. This competition is
small sided training games. for students who haven’t had an
Ellie said, “I was selected for the U14 England Camp opportunity to represent their school in
through the Devon Football Association. My hard work any football fixtures yet this year.
and dedication together with support from coaches has More than 40 Year 7 boys, making up
enabled me to reach the high level that I am at now. three Ivybridge teams, participated in
I love playing the game because it’s competitive and this fantastic event.
also it allows me to express myself on the field. I fit my Two of the Ivybridge teams qualified for
College work around my training, as I feel it’s essential to the semi-finals, with our ‘Team A’
have a balance between the two because they are both winning on penalties in the final. It was
equally as important to me. My goal is to become a a great afternoon of fun and
professional England Ladies’ Footballer.” competition!
Dave Leonard, Teacher of P.E. said, “Ellie is so focused on
her football and is dedicated to working hard at her
game to be the best she can be. I have no doubt she
can play at the highest level in the women’s game with
her attitude and application.”

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