There is a lighter set of fixtures this week. On Wednesday afternoon following Games, the sports staff will be gathering for training as we look ahead to the rugby season. Just a reminder, we commence weekly rugby sessions from Tuesday 7 November (also fitting around Football team photos on Tuesday 14 November) and the season commences in earnest from Monday 4 December. Thanks to everyone who has replied to my email of Monday 23 October about the rugby programme at Pilgrims’. If you haven’t yet done so, I look forward to your response.
The most important bit of kit needed for this transition will be a mouthguard. Also, please retain shin-pads in school for when we undertake hockey in PE lessons. There is more information about all of this in the email.
Finally, some mundane but necessary hygiene information concerning the boys. The basic expectation is that boys will shower after Games sessions – all year round. They should, therefore, have a towel in the changing room for this (separate to boarding). We have private cubicles in each changing room. Pupils should shower in the cubicle, with undershorts on if they prefer. These and any soiled clothing can be taken home, or for boarders, to Boarding for laundering ready for the next Games session. Undershorts should not be worn over underpants (nor Games socks over school socks). We will also be reinforcing these messages with our pupils.
Team
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Opposition
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Venue Details
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Start
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Return
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Wednesday 1 November 2023
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1st XI
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Winchester College
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Away | Winchester College Playing Fields
(opp. The Queen Pub)
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14:15
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15:30
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2nd XI
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Winchester College
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14:15
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15:30
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Senior Games
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GAMES - for all pupils not in fixtures
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Home | New Piece
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14:00
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15:30
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Colts City VII
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Sherborne House School
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Home | Wolvesey
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14:30
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15:30
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Colts United VII
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Sherborne House School
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Home | Wolvesey
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14:30
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15:30
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Colts Games
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GAMES - for all pupils not in fixtures
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Home | Middle
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14:00
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15:30
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Foals Games
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GAMES - for all pupils not in fixtures
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Home | Bailey
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14:00
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15:30
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U9 Games
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GAMES - for all pupils not in fixtures
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Home | Bailey
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14:00
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15:30
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Skiing
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Alpine Snowsports
SO16 7AY
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1430
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1630
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Thursday 2 November 2023
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U9 A VII
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Twyford School
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Home | Middle
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14:15
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15:30
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U9 B VII
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Twyford School
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Home | Wolvesey
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14:15
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15:30
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U9 C VII
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Twyford School
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Home | Wolvesey
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14:15
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15:30
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U8 A VI
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Twyford School
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Home | Bailey
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14:15
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15:30
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U8 B VI
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Twyford School
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Home | Bailey
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14:15
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15:30
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U8 C VI
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Twyford School
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Home | Bailey
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14:15
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15:30
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Saturday 4 November 2023
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S1 (Y7&8) Games
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GAMES - Coaching (All)
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Home | Bailey
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14:00 15:30
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S2 (Y7&8) Games
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Home | New Piece
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S3 (Y7&8) Games
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Home | Middle
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Colts Games
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Home | Wolvesey
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Foals Games
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Home | Wolvesey
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13:00 14:15
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U9 Games
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Home | Middle
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Monday 6 November 2023
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Swimming-U11A
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Twyford School
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Away | Sports Centre: Sports hall and swimming pool
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17:00
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18:30
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Swimming-U10A
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Twyford School
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17:00
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18:30
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There are some achievements to celebrate from over the half-term break.
Well done to Freddie W in Year 6 who successfully negotiated karate grading to become a 6th Kyu (green and white belt).
Alfred B, George B and Alex S in Year 4 have been selected for the Hampshire cricket winter training squad.
Congratulations to all – keep the news of your achievements coming in! AJS
Andrew Short
Director of Sport