Skinners’ Sport

Having recently returned from the Netherlands competing in a series of warm up matches against the Netherlands and Germany, we’re delighted that Y12 Isaac D has been selected to represent U18 @EnglandHockey at this summer’s European Championships in Lille. 🔴⚫️

Congratulations to our Y12 students who have graduated the Sports Leadership Programme, acting as fantastic ambassadors for the school throughout the year. They finished the programme marshalling a Colour Dash event in the fabulous surroundings of Dunorlan Park. 🔴⚫️

A few pictures from our annual fixture against The MCC, part of last week’s Senior Cricket Festival. It’s always a pleasure to play The MCC, made all the more special by hosting them at Southfields. Congratulations to Zac W for winning the MCC Spirit of Cricket award. 🔴⚫️

Congratulations to our U13As who were crowned Kent Cup Champions for the second year in a row at Southborough CC. Another genuine team performance with all players contributing in very hot conditions.🔴⚫️

Well done to Skinners’ School @SkinnersSport who beat Sevenoaks School 6-0 in the preliminary round of the VICTOR/School Sport Magazine National Schools U14 boys Badminton Cup. Visit schoolsportmag.co.uk for more info

We are very much looking forward to hosting next Tuesday, and would very much like you/ your school to join us. #crosscountry

Sixth year at @SkinnersSport ticked off ✅ It certainly doesn’t get any easier but being fortunate enough to work with such incredible students keeps me going. Wishing all teachers, administrators, and students a happy, healthy summer break. 🔴🌑

Today I shamelessly parachuted in on the final races of our @SkinnersSport XC season in the fabulous surroundings of Harrow School. These students have enjoyed plenty of success since September and it was great to see them compete for the final time of this academic year.🔴⚫️

An article that will resonate with many working within youth sport. Lessons to be learnt by all stakeholders that will ultimately benefit the athlete. sportsmith.co/articles/coach…

“We have shown kids who continue playing sports through their childhood and into adolescence perform better academically” “Team sports foster more social connections, and we saw those children were less likely to be absent from school” 🏉🏑🏀🏏⛹️⚽️🏐🙌🏼 smh.com.au/national/activ…

Congratulations to our U13 squash team for winning the regional round of the National Plate competition hosted at Berkhamsted School on Monday. We have now qualified for finals day in Birmingham later in the year. A fantastic effort from all the players. 🔴⚫️

It was a busy day for our U13 table tennis players on Tuesday, competing in the Kent Schools Individual Championships. Particular mention to Robin W, winning the gold medal in the Plate competition. 🔴⚫️

A unique opportunity to join a high performing Music department. Work alongside a fantastic Head of Music and students who are genuinely passionate for the subject as well as being capable of putting together such a diverse range of performances and concerts. 👇🏼👇🏼

Congratulations to our U14 badminton team for winning the KS3 County Championships this afternoon. 🔴⚫️

Congratulations to our swimming team who finished joint 2nd out of 19 schools in the Kent Schools Individual Championships in Margate yesterday. George S won 2 gold medals, Freddie RR won 2 silver, Ben C won 1 silver, and Charlie B won 1 bronze. 🔴⚫️🏊🏊🐆🐆

School absences: Boost sport to get pupils back in class - report “physical activity is key to helping children engage with their education.” 🎾🏀🏸🏏📚📖📚 bbc.co.uk/news/education…

“It also shows that participation in sport is a significant predictor of self-belief and mental toughness and the continued promotion of school sport throughout a child’s time at school, up to and including during exams, should be encouraged.” 😎😎 hmc.org.uk/news/the-benef…

A great evening at Kent College for the first @westkentissp lecture of the academic year. Really grateful to @SkinnersSport students Bailey V and Sooraj C as well as other ISSP students for hosting the Q&A in the company of Olympians Emily Craig, Sara Parfett, and Natalie Davies.