Trinity School Sporting Successes 2019-2020 Year 7 How many fixtures did Year 7 participate in across the whole year? 2019-2020 was an extremely busy year for Year 7 sport. They competed in multiple sports against a number of schools across Kent and as a whole, were one of the most dedicated year groups. They were commited to training each week and attended many fixtures since throught the couple of terms we had in Boys Football: school. Their organisation and promptness in being ready was commendable and they had the highest levels of participation in sport of all the year groups. Below is an insight into each of the sports that Year 7 participated in more 7 Matches detail. Mixed Badminton: Boys Football: Year 7 formed both a boys’ and girls’ The Year 7 football team have had team for the local area tournament. Basketball: a busy football season playing They had great performances and against local schools; Charles each pupil played well against more Darwin, Bennett Memorial School, experienced players. They competed 7 Matches St Gregory’s Catholic School and in singles and doubles matches and The Skinners Kent Academy. The narrowly missed progressing to the boys demonstrated great resilience Kent Area School Games. We hope and attitude throughout the season. they will continue to play, train, and Whilst the results did not always go compete again next year. Badminton: their way; the boys never lost hope, regularly attended training sessions, developed their skills and 1 local tournament always played with a smile on their played face. The turnout all through the season was incredible resulting in us having two teams available for every fixture and they have plenty more to give in the coming years. 21 Matches Basketball: Year 7 boys were the first year group to enter into the junior NBA league and played brilliantly. The boys had little training, but this did not affect them, as they showed excellent teamwork and were very committed to being the best team they could be. It was amazing to watch them grow and develop over the year, which led two wins. Their first win, their first game of the season, was a nail Girls Futsal: How many fixtures biting contest against Brompton Academy where did Year 7 they fought hard and won 24-22. The boys The girls had a good season participate in flourished in their next game and succeeded in a competing in five local tournaments. across the whole more comfortable win against Knole Academy The team was a mixture of Year 7 year? winning 29-19. We are very excited to see how and Year 8 girls, with the older far the boys can get as they progress throughout students offering their knowledge their school years at Trinity. and experience of playing in the Netball: previous year. They demonstrated Netball : great communication and teamwork The Year 7 netball team had the most fixtures and it was great to see the girls 21 Matches across 2019-2020. All of their matches were develop as they played more tournaments held at Weald of Kent against local matches. When we return, I look schools such as Tonbridge Girls Grammar forward to seeing them continue to School, Hillview Girls School, Bennett Memorial develop as a team. Futsal: School and Tunbridge Wells Girls Grammar School. At each tournament, the girls showed great sportsmanship and developed as a team 5 area tournaments as the tournaments progressed. They displayed played exceptional commitment and dedication in training and developed their skills and game play. There is huge potential for the girls as they progress through their years at Trinity and we are excited to watch them develop as a netball team. Rugby: Rugby: 1 Match The Year 7 rugby team had little opportunity to show how brilliant they are, only being able to play one match due to the school closures. The boys showed great resilience and teamwork in a tense match against Bennett Memorial School which they drew. It indicates huge potential for the boys in their future performances and very promising start for the duration of their time at Trinity. Everyone came away from the game delighted and excited about the potential of this squad. Trinity School Sporting Successes 2019-2020 Year 8 How many fixtures did Year 8 participate in across the whole year? This year has been a very busy one in terms of sport for Year 8. They competed in multiple sports against a number of schools across Kent and as a whole, were commited to training each week and attended countless fixtures Boys Football: since September. As a year group, they had the most variety in terms of sport and had good attendance across the board. Below is an insight into some of the sports that Year 8 participated in more detail. 2 Matches Boys Football: The Year 8 football team have only competed in two matches against local schools. Basketball: The boys exhibited great resilience and attitude throughout the two games and worked well as a team, remaining focused to the end of each match they played. The match of the season is the 6-5 win they had over Mascalls School. Last season, the boys won 1 Match their league, and their results this season secured their place for the final of the new league this year. They have not yet been able to play this match, as it was scheduled for May but they thoroughly deserve to Badminton: be there. 1 local tournament played Rugby: Handball: The Year 8 rugby team had little opportunity to show the schools in the area how good they are by only having the chance to play one match. The boys showed great resilience and teamwork in an exciting match against Bennett Memorial School where they won 4 matches 6-5. This indicates huge potential for the boys in their future performances and is a very promising start for the duration of their time at Trinity. Girls Futsal: The girls had a good season competing in three local tournaments. The team was formed of both Year 7 and Year 8 girls with a variety of knowledge and experience, as some of the girls have been playing for a number of years. They How many fixtures worked well as a team, had great communication did Year 8 and it was great to see the girls develop with the participate in more matches they played. across the whole year? Netball: The Year 8 netball team had the most fixtures across 2019-2020. All of their matches were tournaments held at Weald of Kent against local schools such as Tonbridge Girls Netball: Grammar School, Hillview Girls School, Bennett Memorial School and Tunbridge Wells Girls Grammar School. At each tournament, the girls displayed great sportsmanship and improved even more as the tournaments progressed. The girls have worked together for 20 Matches the last two years, creating a close team, which reflects in their performances on the court. They showed exceptional commitment and dedication in training and developed their skills and game play. There is huge potential for the girls as they continue playing together at Trinity and we are excited to watch them develop as a netball team. Futsal Boys: Boys Handball: 1 area tournaments The Year 8 handball team have been one played of the most successful sports teams across all year groups. The boys competed in the area tournament against the schools in the local area. At the tournament, the boys played four games in which they scored 14 Futsal Girls: and only let one goal in. Their performance 5 area tournaments was outstanding and they breezed through played to the Kent School Games Finals. When the boys got to Medway Park, they played some excellent handball and demonstrated great teamwork to come 5th in the whole of Kent. To top off the boys’ success at the Rugby: tournament, they were awarded the Fair Play award, voted for by all the other schools at the tournament, for having the 1 Match best sportsmanship, conduct and playing within the rules. The boys have a lot of potential for future years to come. Trinity School Sporting Successes 2019-2020 Year 9 How many fixtures did Year 9 participate in across the whole year? Year 9 have had a great season this year at Trinity, playing at both local league level sport as well a county level. Year 9 as a whole have been a year group that put effort and energy into each match, attending numerous fixtures since September. Year 9, have had some of the stand out performances of the year and had high levels of participation across all sports. Below is an insight into each of the sports in which YearNetball 9 participated: in more detail. Boys Football: Netball: Basketball: The Year 9 and 10 girls had a great netball The Year 9 boys had a brilliant start to 3 Matches season. This was the first year they were their basketball season. They showed put into the Grammar School league. The huge potential in the three games girls participated in tournaments held at played, working well as a team, the Weald of Kent School where they displaying great communication and all played a number of matches against playing their part on court. The boys various schools. These included were resilient and never gave up in any Tonbridge Girls Grammar School, of their fixtures. One of their stand out Tunbridge Wells Girls Grammar School Basketball: performances was their first game of and Walthamstow Hall. The high standard the season. The boys had little training of the league challenged them as team but worked brilliantly as a team, and the girls had some tough matches, 3 Matches reflected in the winning score of 34-7 but also had some amazing wins.