“Participation in sport is very good. The school has a proud tradition of team fixtures, often playing as many as ten teams on a Saturday morning. Many teachers support this programme, and in this way extend the companionship with pupils which is so strong an asset to their teaching”. OfSTED Report The School firmly believes in the value of competitive sport and continues to maintain an extensive fixture list against leading schools in the South East in athletics, cross country, tennis, cricket, hockey and rugby. Each year group may be represented by a number of teams in order to ensure that as many pupils as possible have the opportunity to play for the School. There are Inter-House competitions in all these sports so that a wide range of participation is possible. Many pupils have been chosen to represent the district or county or, in some cases, their country. A broader element of choice is provided by a gradual introduction of sports such as tennis, squash, badminton, basketball and volleyball, and pupils are encouraged to pursue sports out of school. “Twickenham 2000” stands out in the history of The School. The 1st XV played in the final of The Daily Mail Under 18 Vase Competition, and won the championship. The victory at Twickenham is a pointer to future pupils as to what may be achieved with talent, team spirit, hard work and dedication.