Co-curricular ActivitiesSports

ArcheryWhen: MondayWhat time: After schoolWhere: New GymTeacher in charge: L. Gladwell.

Currently a recreational activity taking place on Monday after school. Mr Gladwell is very keen to develop the number of students interested in archery. Any pupil interested in taking part should report to the New Gym on a Monday after school.

When: VariousWhat time: After schoolWhere: Running TrackTeacher in charge: J. Farrow

Athletics at Brentwood continues to thrive with the commitment and dedication from all staff and athletes and the development of our excellent facilities.

Athletics

All sporting activities available at the Senior School are designed to allow students to participate recreationally or compete in a variety of fixtures including friendly competition against local or foreign opponents or indeed contest regional/national competitions.

While winning can be determined by physical events such as scoring goals or crossing a line first, or by the view of judges who are scoring technical/artistic elements of the sporting performance, we primarily aim to maintain or improve our students’ physical ability and skills, whilst providing the opportunity to develop a variety of attributes such as perseverance, communication, aesthetic appreciation and teamwork.

Foreword

When: WednesdayWhat time: LunchtimeWhere: Courage HallTeacher in charge: I. Lovelock

Currently a recreational activity taking place on Wednesday lunchtimes. Ms Lovelock is very keen to develop the competitive badminton played by the School. Any pupil interested in playing recreationally or competitively should report to the Courage Hall every Wednesday.

Badminton

All teams compete in the English Schools’ Track and Field Cup and both the Junior and Inter Girls’ teams have qualified for the National Final for the previous four years, with the Junior Girls being crowned national champions in 2012.

Athletics training takes place on the track after school in the Trinity Term. Fitness training continues all year round with early morning fitness and Speed Agility and Quickness clubs.

When: FridayWhat time: 7.30amWhere: Courage HallTeacher in charge: C. Thurston

Basketball has a very large following but is currently played only as a recreational option. However, Mr Thurston and Mr Little are very interested in enhancing the opportunities our students get to play basketball and any interested pupils should report to the early bird session at 7.30am on a Friday in the Courage Hall.

Basketball

When: ThursdayWhat time: LunchtimeWhere: Main SchoolTeacher in charge: T. Acton, B. Clements and I. Walton

The School Chess Club runs every Thursday lunchtime in L20 in the Main School and is staffed by Mr Acton, Mr Clements and Mr Walton.

It welcomes players of all abilities and ages, from beginners to county standard, from First to Sixth Formers. Some pupils can simply enjoy friendly games, whilst the more competitive can take part in the ladder competition where they can challenge others in an attempt to occupy their opponent’s rung on the ladder.

The possibility of playing with a chess clock encourages our players to think quickly and accurately and ramps up the tension as the minutes tick away.

In addition to games and matches, we run occasional popular problem-solving competitions with edible prizes. As part of the chess provision, we also organise three very popular House

Chess

competitions in the Michaelmas Term - the Juniors, Middles and Seniors. Around a hundred pupils take part annually and enjoy keenly contested games against the clock over three lunchtimes.

A Friday Club also runs for Second Formers and offers a similar range of activities. The most skilful players in the Chess Club have the opportunity to compete for a place in the School’s chess team which participates in the National School Team Championships.

CricketWhen: VariousWhat time: VariousWhere: Pitches, Nets and Indoor NetsTeacher in charge: B. Hardie

Large numbers enjoy cricket in the Trinity Term, competitively in a team or socially in games sessions. There are two teams in each year and three at U12 and U13.

Practice take place on a weekday after school, and matches are during games afternoons and Saturdays with around 20 friendlies organised for each age group.

All A and B Teams also enter cup competitions, locally and nationally, with much success. The 1st XI host the MCC each year and are part of a competitive Four School Festival towards the end of term. Every pupil is given the opportunity to tour, usually at U13 and U14. Senior tours are also organised.

Coaching is supplemented with intensive sessions at the Cricket Academy on Friday evenings in the Michaelmas and Lent terms. All ages, including the Preparatory School, have an hour with experienced Essex coaches to improve their game and prepare them for the season.

When: MondayWhat time: 7.30amWhere: Courage Hall ReceptionTeacher in charge: T. Beedell

The Cross Country team competes in the Mid-Essex Schools’, Essex Schools’ and English Schools’ competitions as well as prestigious friendly races such as the Knole Run.

Tuesday morning running club is open to students of all abilities, whilst Mr Beedell offers elite running coaching to interested individuals on a bespoke basis. Cross country running is excellent preparation for other activities and can evoke mental stimulation via physical challenge.

Cross Country

When: VariousWhat time: VariousWhere: Boston RoomTeacher in charge: K. Herterich

Dance is a popular and successful co-curricular activity. There are numerous classes that run throughout the School week, providing students with the opportunity to learn a variety of dance styles and develop existing technique.

Brentwood School Dance Academy was established in 2007, allowing academy students to channel their interest in Dance in a more professional environment. Dance academy students also have the chance to study GCSE and AS Level Dance. The pinnacle of the dancing calendar is the annual Dance Show, which takes place at the end of the Lent Term and gives all dancers the opportunity to perform on stage and demonstrate their talents to sell out audiences.

Dance

When: VariousWhat time: VariousWhere: VariousTeacher in charge: C. Rees

We have an established Equestrian Club which is currently open to Senior School pupils who own their own horse or pony. The School is a member of the National Schools’ Equestrian Association which allows us to enter teams and individual riders at all levels in national qualifying competitions across all disciplines of the sport – Dressage, Show Jumping and Eventing. We also enter riders at local events within easy travelling distance. The Team Manager is Mrs C. Rees and can be contacted on houghouse@brentwood.essex.sch.uk or 01277 2243209 for further information. Ms A. Philpot, (BHSI, BE Accredited) is our Team Trainer and we currently have in excess of 12 members.

Training sessions are organised periodically during term time to assess rider ability and aid preparation for events, this is usually once or twice a term. Tuition fees are extremely competitive and can be either in small groups or on an individual basis. Parents are required to accept full responsibility for their son/daughter/ and horse and must accompany them to all training sessions and events in addition to organising their own transport.

Equestrian

When: VariousWhat time: VariousWhere: Vincent RoomTeacher in charge: C. Galesloot

The School’s Fencing Club is lively and ambitious. Under guidance from a team of highly experienced professional coaches, pupils can enjoy fencing on a recreational level or develop into competition level fencers of regional, national and even international standard.

Individual lessons are offered at lunch-time and fencing training is offered in games and after school on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 4pm for Main School pupils and on Monday and Friday from 4pm for Prep School fencers. Regular School-led trips to competitions nationwide are available to students and the Club also runs its own competitions twice a year which are open to both School and external fencers.

Fencing develops both body and mind and is an exciting duel sport that is suitable for everybody.

Fencing

When: VariousWhat time: VariousWhere: Various schools and locationsTeacher in charge: Various Teachers

Football currently provides provision for over 250 pupils. This includes 14 competitive teams who compete in the Essex Cup competitions as well as National competitions such as the Independent Schools’ Cup and the English Schools’ Cup. A comprehensive fixture programme includes over 300 fixtures where regular friendly matches supplement cup competition.

The programme educates pupils in the values of teamwork, fair play and perseverance as well as highlighting the importance of commitment and hard work to promote technical development. Typically each team will complete one games afternoon and one after school training session each week alongside their respective fixtures.

Matches are played both midweek as well as Saturday mornings and include matches against some of the top schools in the southern area. The core aims of football, as a co-curricular activity, is to promote the development of pupils as young players whilst instilling core values that will see all boys develop into positive role models and young men. We also offer an annual Senior tour to destinations such as Real Madrid and Sporting Lisbon.

Football

When: ThursdaysWhat time: 4pm-5.15pmWhere: New GymTeacher in charge: N. Coleman

The pinnacle of gymnastics is the Essex Floor and Vault competition held every March. Subsequently the gymnastics team train every Thursday after school (4pm- 5.15pm).

These sessions cater for a wide range of ages and abilities and will develop a variety of key fitness components such as power and flexibility.

Gymnastics

When: VariousWhat time: VariousWhere: Astro TurfRun by: S. Knightbridge

A large number of girls enjoy hockey and there are competitive teams in every age group. Teams train or have matches twice a week and coaching is given by specialist hockey coaches.

All pupils are welcome to training regardless of ability or previous experience. Teams play in local friendly fixtures, compete in the National Schools’ Hockey Tournament, district tournaments and Essex Cup competitions.

Indoor hockey has also been developed and the School competes in the National Schools’ Indoor Competition.

Hockey tours travel with the Netball teams to European and long-haul locations giving the girls experience with international teams.

Hockey

When: Monday LunchtimeWhat time: 1pmWhere: New GymTeacher in charge: S. Kidd

For beginners or competitors, International Karate coaching is available every Monday lunchtime from 1pm.

As Karate tuition was only introduced in September 2013, we are very keen for more pupils to get involved and learn the discipline of the ancient art.

KarateWhen: VariousWhat time: VariousWhere: Sports FieldTeacher in charge: J. Saunders

Rounders has developed as a recreational summer sport for girls to try to encourage participation in summer term sport. Rounders clubs run after School for every year group and have proved very popular. Brentwood plays local friendly fixtures and has entered the district rounders tournament for the last two years, it is a great opportunity for some girls to have their first experience of competitive sport in a friendly environment.

Rounders

When: VariousWhat time: VariousWhere: Netball Courts/Courage HallTeacher of charge: J. Saunders

Eleven netball teams run at the School, all of which compete in the Mid Essex Leagues, with the A teams also participating in County and National competitions. The Under 12 and 13 teams take part in the National Cup, the Under 14, 16 and 18 teams compete in the National Schools’ Tournaments and the Under 13, 15 and 19 teams compete in the National Independent Schools’ Cup.

Netball

When: VariousWhat time: 4pm - 5.15pmWhere: Various FieldsTeacher in charge: W. Castleman

Rugby currently provides the opportunity for approximately 170 boys to represent the school on the sports field. We currently run nine rugby teams and enter several competitions.

We run a full fixture programme and play approximately 220 fixtures a season. We try to educate our students in the values of teamwork, respect, discipline and sportsmanship. All teams will have two training sessions a week, one session during games and one session after school.

We also provide exciting opportunities for boys with different abilities to tour and experience the world rugby culture. Recent tours include France, Canada and South Africa.

RugbyWhen: Tuesday/WednesdayWhat time: 7.30amWhere: Courage HallTeacher in charge: I. Wignall/J. Farrow

On Tuesday morning, all keen runners are invited to develop either performance, fitness or both from 7.30am.

At the same time on Wednesday morning, the SAQ/Core training takes place in the Courage Hall for all pupils interested in developing their physical performance. All pupils irrespective of ability are encouraged to come along.

Many of the students attending these clubs represent the School in both Cross Country and Athletics.

Running/fitness

When: Tuesday, Wednesday, ThursdayWhat time: After school Where: Squash CourtsTeacher in charge: J. Jago/C. Long

Squash continues to thrive, as we have the ability to offer excellent coaching in four glass-backed courts. Subject to change, professional coaching can be received on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday after school and by entering the local South Essex Junior development league.

In this league, pupils will play a number of friendly matches against local opponents, as well as competing on the National stage in the Under 15 and Under 19 National Schools’ Competition.

Squash offers something for everyone regardless of playing age or ability.

Squash

When: VariousWhat time: VariousWhere: Swimming PoolTeacher in charge: C. Melvin

Early mornings on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6.30-7.30am are for Team swimmers. Breakfast is provided.

All swimmers are welcome at lunch times on Mondays and Wednesdays at 12.50pm-1.45pm (lunches provided). These sessions are for pupils who cannot swim, lack confidence in the water or wish to develop their personal survival skills or life-saving skills. Syncronised Swimming also takes place at lunch and all pupils are welcome.

Swimmers of all abilities are also invited to sessions after school Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 4pm-5pm.

Swimming

When: VariousWhat time: VariousWhere: Astro TurfTeacher in charge: J. Saunders/R. Bradfield

Tennis is a developing summer sport at Brentwood School. For the last two years we have had a specialist LTA coach run daily after school coaching sessions for any interested pupils regardless of age or ability level.

The School also fields teams into the National AEGON Schools’ Tennis Leagues, these leagues run at U13 and U15 levels and the School has entered both A & B teams to provide increased opportunity to play competitive tennis. The School also plays friendly local fixtures and hosts the district tennis tournaments.

Tennis

When: Tuesday and WednesdayWhat time: After school - 4pm-5.30pmWhere: Courage HallTeacher in charge: P. Kitchen

The trampolining squad practice on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 4pm – 5.30pm. All pupils are welcome to attend and may get selected to represent the School in National competitions.

Trampolining

When: Tuesdays and Thursdays at lunctime. What time: VariousWhere: Swimming PoolTeacher in charge: C. Melvin and M. Chadwick.

This is the fastest growing sport at Brentwood School. We enter the London League and English Schools’ Tournaments which are highly competitive.

Tuesday and Thursday lunch times are for all year groups from 12.50pm – 1.45pm (lunches provided)

We also play a number of friendly matches to develop their play so that they are ready for the league tournaments.

Water Polo

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