PLHS – SportsMr Bennion would like to thank all the pupils and coaches for their participation in Extra-Curricular sport in Term 1.
There has been some outstanding team and individual performances throughout the term and we would like to congratulate all for their hard work and efforts.
I would also like to Thank all the coaches for their contribution to the teams this year and look forward to seeing you in the new year.
Well done to all involved and hope you all have a nice Christmas and a Happy New Year
Girls sport at Preston Lodge High School is becoming more and more of a success especially between October and December 2011.
We have had some great individual success with Dollar Miller in Karate (British Champion), Alica Steele in Kickboxing (European Champion), Kirsty Edwards in Basketball (Scotland) and Jennifer Currie in Football (Scotland).
These are only four pupils who have reached a significant achievement in recent times. However we have high level performers in Hockey, Gymnastics, Golf and Dance.
As well as this we have our school teams which have been performing to a high level. The hockey team S1-S3 play weekly fixture against other schools in the lothians and borders. Our Senior Girls football team have also reached the last 8 of the Scottish Cup. In addition to this our badminton team has won the Lothians Quaich to qualify for the Scottish Badminton final again.
With great success from the girls we are looking to progress the opportunities we have for girls and for more girls attendance at clubs.
Hopefully 2012 will continue this success and we can have more girls involved
Pupils from Preston Lodge High School attended the East Lothian Multi-Sports festival at Meadowmill Sports Centre on Tuesday 22 November 2011.
The pupils got to try different sports: Football, athletics and Archery These sessions were run by specialised coaches and gave them a taster of clubs that run at meadowmill on a regular basis. All the pupils from Preston Lodge had a great day as they always do at these event.
They would like to thank the Sports Development team and Disability Sports Development officer, Rob Woodhead. The pupils from Preston Lodge will be building up to their next festival with regular classes of Boccia, Archery, Athletics, Football etc throughout the year. Keep you the good effort
Preston Lodge High School are now going to introduce ‘Bring a Friend’ to extra-curricular sport.
Pupils that ‘Bring a Friend’ will gain points for their house as long as the friend continues to come to the club.
There is registers in place for the current clubs. Any new members will be added and they will gain house points along with their friend.
If you have any questions please see Mr Bennion in the PE Department.
Preston Lodge High School pupil Dean Apicella (S4) competed in the Kickboxing ISKA European championships. The championships were held at the Palazzo Del Turismo in Lido de jesolo province of Venice Italy from the 25th-29th October.
The completion was open to all within the EU and with many countries attending the competition standard was very high. Dean was ranked in two different competitions which were set by weight. These were:
-51 kilo semi contact points fighting
-51 kilo continuous fighting
Dean had competed in much National competition, but this was the most high profile competition he had attended.
After some excellent performances he took gold in both sections to become double ISKA European champion.
This was an outstanding performance considering these two titles were won only ten days after he had become Double WKA Scottish Open Champion. This event was held in Ravenscraig sports centre in Motherwell.
Dean fought in two sections
-50 kilo (junior) semi contact points fighting
-50 kilo (senior) semi contact points fighting
Well Done Dean. A great achievement.
All extra-curricular clubs have now started back. We are trying to recruit as many players/pupils as possible to strengthen our teams we currently have as well as expand our new clubs. We are happy for people of all standards to attend.
All Clubs 3.45-5.00 unless stated:
Mon: S1-S6 Hockey, S1-S3 Rugby, S1-S6 Running Club, S1-S6 Girls on the Go (Multi-sports)
Tues: S1-S2 Football, S1-S6 Basketball, S1-S6 Table Tennis
Wed: S1 Badminton (Lunchtime), S1-S3 Rugby, S3-S6 Football, Girls Football, Archery
Thurs: S2-S6 Badminton, S1-S4 Trampoline.
Fri: Gym & Swim (Mercat Gait 12-30-4.00), Football Matches, Golf Matches.
Active Schools Coordinator Mr Bennion, is also trying to start Dance, Zumba and other sports. If you are interested please come and see Mr Bennion.
We would like more people to attend so please come along and have fun with your mates at the school’s extra-curricular sports clubs
All Extra-Curricular clubs have now started back. We have new clubs which are:
Tuesday: Table Tennis
Wednesday: Archery & Basketball
Thursday: Trampoline
If you are interested in any of the clubs please come and see Mr Bennion in the PE department.
There is an Interhouse Golf meeting on Tuesday 1 November in the PE classroom at break-time. If you are interested in playing golf for your house come along and sign your name up on Tuesday.
For more information see Mr Bennion in the PE department
This Thursday (27 October) sees Preston Lodge Senior Rugby Team take on Earlston High School in the Last 32 of the Scottish Cup.
This is a high profile game in Youth rugby for the SRU with a Rwandan Ref officiating the match. He is over on an exchange programme to develop the knowledge of the game.
Also this saturday sees Preston Lodge S1,S2 & S3 take on Peebles at the school. 9.15am meet 10.00am Kick-Off
East Sports Development team are running a Senior Coach Education programme on Friday 28 October.
This weeks coach education is Disability Senior Coach Education. The course will run at Knox Academy 1.00-4.00pm.
This is a good course for your CV. It is also good for pupils who wish to have a career in sport, teaching or childcare.
If you are interested please see Mr Bennion