King's Ely NEWS
King's Ely victorious in 2024 Independent Schools of the Year Awards
October 9th, 2024
We are elated to be the winner of the 'Sporting Achievement' category in this year's Independent Schools of the Year Awards!
Mr Alex Meddle, who is Director of Sport at King's Ely Senior, and Mrs Ruth McAlinden, King's Ely Prep's Director of Sport, were thrilled to be presented with the award at a glitzy ceremony in central London.
Organised annually by Independent School Parent Magazine, the 2024 awards attracted more than 700 nominations from independent schools across the UK. We were delighted to be shortlisted in two categories this year - King's Ely as a whole school for 'Independent School of the Year for Sporting Achievement', and King's Ely Acremont Pre-Prep for 'Independent Pre-Prep School of the Year'.
Winning the 'Sporting Achievement' award has created such a buzz in school, as it recognises and celebrates our determined efforts over the last couple of years to i) improve participation in sport, ii) to foster a sense of belonging to and involvement in the school’s sports programme, and iii) to increase our sports provision through the inclusion of alternative sports and ways of keeping active.
Sport is an integral part of the curricular, co-curricular, and extra-curricular experience here at King’s, from Pre-Prep right the way through to Sixth Form. All major sports are offered, including rugby, football, hockey, netball, tennis, swimming, and cricket. So many other sports and activities are available too – rowing, athletics, basketball, golf, volleyball, badminton, equestrian, archery, rifle shooting, disability-friendly sports – the choices are endless.
Mr and Mrs Thompson, whose three children attend King’s Ely, said: “The variety of sports on offer is commendable, both at Prep and Senior, and we are noticing a remarkable improvement in skill development opportunities for the pupils and an increased focus within this department over the last year. This has had a hugely positive impact on all our children and their own enthusiasm, commitment, and drive. Sport is the reason our children want to get to school early and the reason they want to stay late.”
Congratulations and thank you to all students, staff, and families who make the sports programme here at King's the success it is!
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