Sport at Rendcomb College
Sport at Rendcomb College offers a breadth of opportunity, enabling pupils to experience participation, competition and performance at a level appropriate to their stage of development. Participation in sport at both competitive and social levels are essential to a young person’s development. Our pupils are encouraged to experience the benefits of team and individual sports, are taught the importance of a healthy lifestyle and are encouraged to make exercise a lifelong activity.
Scholarship
We expect each of our student athletes to be critical thinkers and lifelong learners and we offer a range of sports to stretch and challenge them in both team and individual settings.
Leadership
Every pupil is encouraged to develop the confidence and skills required to lead people within our sport and minor games programme.
Sportsmanship
We encourage our student athletes to play all games in a manner that is true to their spirit and always with a sense of fair play. Young people learn the valuable life skill of coping with success and failure in competitive environments.
Community
Every member of the College family is part of our caring community; the camaraderie and support that is developed in the sporting arena are an essential part of the development of our young people into confident, compassionate and competent members of society.
| SENIOR SCHOOL SPORTS | |
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| Boys Major: | Rugby, Hockey, Cricket |
| Girls Major: | Hockey, Lacrosse, Tennis |
| Other Sports: | Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Equestrian sport, Fencing, Football, Girl's Cricket, Golf, Martial Arts, Netball, Sailing, Cross Country |
Sporting Success
The College’s sporting talents at both Junior and Senior levels are acknowledged at District, County and International level, with interschool fixtures played in all major sports as well as some in the minor sports.
Rendcomb continues to produce sportsmen and women who succeed and excel at the highest levels of their sport, with recent pupil achievements including;
- Fencing for Wales
- Gloucestershire, South West and English Schools Cross Country and Lacrosse
- County and Regional Cricket and Hockey, District Athletics
- Gloucester Rugby Junior Academy programme
- Our first national Dragon Boat rower representing Great Britain in the U18 Dragon Boat European Championships in Rome in 2016
Scholarships
Sport scholarships can be applied for preceding Year 7, Year 9 and Year 12 entry.
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Academic
Rendcomb's holistic approach to education prepares students for the adventure of life beyond school. Through a broad and varied study program, students are challenged academically while also receiving strong individual support. Co-curricular and pastoral care programs help students develop their physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
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Welcome
At Rendcomb College, we believe that the most precious thing we can do is give children the freedom to learn and develop and enjoy the adventure of growing up.
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School Life
Daily Life at Rendcomb College is one of excitement, challenge, academic excellence and adventure, lived through our values.
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Pastoral Care
Our staff, both teaching and domestic, see pastoral care as an essential part of their duties; acting in loco parentis is not a responsibility that we take lightly.
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Sport
Sport at Rendcomb College offers a breadth of opportunity, enabling pupils to experience participation, competition and performance at a level appropriate to their stage of development. Participation in sport at both competitive and social levels are essential to a young person’s development.
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Co-Curricular
We offer an extensive range of activities throughout the Senior Boarding school which changes each term. Pupils acquire new friendships, gain confidence and new skills as they mix with students outside of their peer and tutor groups.
