The boys have arrived in Liverpool, City of Culture 2023! The boys begin their tour this evening when they will perform Evensong at Liverpool Anglican Cathedral with the Cathedral's boy Choristers. They warmed up their voices in the Bell Tower with Seek Ye First.
#courage
Amid the flurry of recent Scholarship awards Hugo Berry has achieved a second Scholarship to Sedbergh School. In addition to his previous sports award, he was successful in his academic attempt and has been awarded an All-rounder Scholarship. Well done Hugo!
The U12A team were victorious at the St Peter’s York Super 8s tournament. A tremendous effort from the boys who were simply outstanding. Many thanks to
@StPetersYork
for their fantastic hosting and competing in an excellent final. Mr Lane is very proud of the boys!
#lovecricket
Our congratulations to William Mortimer, who follows in his brothers footsteps, as he picks up a Headmaster's Award for Sport to Sedbergh School. Well done William!
#sportsaward
#prepschool
#independentschools
😀 Three cheers for the ladies of the
@ArmyRugbyLeague
team who delivered a super engaging coaching session for the U9s this afternoon. The boys loved it! Good luck with your match this week, we hope to see you again soon 🏉
PP3 were delighted to welcome back former Pre-Prep pupil Poppy Barlow for an extra special hockey session. Last year Poppy was captain of the Repton School U16 Hockey team who were National Champions. Thanks for your help this afternoon Poppy!
#sportsforall
#familyandfriends
Staff and older pupils were very pleased and extremely proud to learn Old Aysgarthians Isaac Coates and Oliver Palmer were part of the
@MerchiSport
1st XV rugby team who won the Scottish Schools Cup last night at Murrayfield Stadium. Congratulations
#endeavour
#community
Thanks to
@ReptonSchool
and their staff who provided over 50 of our boys with an amazing opportunity to hone their football drills and hockey skills at pre-season training. The boys thoroughly enjoyed the strength and conditioning sessions.
#kickstart
#preseasontraining
Aysgarth U13A clinched the North of England Rugby Schools Cup against Barnard Castle. Thanks to Philip Eddleston for a memorable evening uniting Aysgarth, Sedbergh Prep, Stonyhurst, and Barnard Castle.
#Sportsmanship
#Champions
After 14 years Mr MacLelland umpired his final match at Aysgarth this afternoon. The U10As ensured that this match was a nailing biting finish, the result being decided by the last couple of balls.
We wish Mr Mac all the very best for the future!
#WhereBoysCanBeBoys
#cricket
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We are immensely proud of this U11 rugby 7s team as they make their way home from Warwick. A successful day in every way!
For the results - Aysgarth School Rugby Sevens Boys-U11A visit
@SchoolsSports
#endeavour
#courage
#rugby7s
Here is a small clip of the Chamber Choir to whet your appetite ahead of tomorrow morning's concerts. We look forward to welcoming parents for the Form 4 & 5, and Forms 1,2 & 3 concerts in the Chapel.
Expert coaches from
@ShrewsburySch
put our boys through their paces today. Steve Wilderspin, Director of Football and Adam Shantry, Cricket professional ran challenging and engaging sports sessions. A fantastic opportunity for all the boys.
@Shrewsbury_Cric
@ShrewsburySport
U12 County Champions! Yesterday's win means that this team will be progressing to the Bunbury Cup National competition next year as U13s. Well done to the boys on their remarkable accomplishment, and best of luck for the upcoming competition!
#fortheloveofcricket
#teamwork
As we all prepare for the start of a new term, we celebrate a very special anniversary for Miss Armstrong who first started here at Aysgarth 25 years ago! Congratulations Miss A
Book Week culminated in the poetry recitation competition. Twelve boys recited their chosen poems in front of the whole school and our guest judges. Mr Speedy and Mrs Rait
@Fettes_College
were tasked with choosing a winner of the coveted poetry recitation trophy. Well done boys!
We are delighted to announce that Jack Fall is the latest Aysgarth pupil to be awarded a scholarship as he picks up a Music Scholarship to Sedbergh School
The weather put all teams skills under pressure this afternoon, but in true Aysgarth style the boys overcame the adversity. Momentum shifted between both sides in an afternoon of entertaining rugby. Many thanks to Peter Coke of
@SedberghSchool
for the talk and for officiating.
The U13A cricket team proudly put on their new cricket caps for the first time this afternoon. Pupils across the School will look up to these young men and aspire to follow in their footsteps in the years to come.
#cricketcap
#1stXIcricketteam
#sportsteam
👏🏃♂️ Congratulations to the U13 cross country team who qualified for the English Schools regional finals! This is an especially strong effort as the team are all running up an age group! 👏🏃♂️
#sportsforall
#excellencethroughopportunity
#crosscountryteam
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A very happy Mr Irwin! Well done U12s. We hope you enjoyed playing at the Millfield Prep 7s as much as the parents and coaches enjoyed watching you.
#teamwork
#endeavour
#Respect
Two wonderful concerts and an Instrumental workshop took place yesterday. Thank you to Marie McKenzie, Director of Music, Katy Landon and the group of Shrewsbury School musicians who educated and inspired us. Benefitting from strong links with senior schools
@ShrewsburyMusic
🏉 The boys are back together at
@SedberghSchool
! We're kicking off the Rugby season with an epic 3-day pre-season training camp. Our U10, U11, U12 and U13 are all saying goodbye to summer cobwebs, and hello to new skills and teamwork! 💪
#PreSeasonTraining
#Rugby
🌟 Senior Matron Miss. A nominated for the Lifetime Achievement Award at Tatler Schools Awards 2024! 🎉 Her unwavering dedication and kindness have left an indelible mark on our school community. 🙌 Join us in celebrating this incredible achievement! 🌟
@SchoolsTatler
Our wonderful pre-prep and Form 1 children learning about the importance of fairness, rules and self-discipline. Lovely examples today at pre-prep and St peter's matches rugby of working together as a team. Thank you so much
@stpeters8_13
for a lovely fixture.
#courage
#respect
Boarding at Aysgarth offers our children's education numerous benefits, including academic excellence, a supportive community, and personal growth opportunities. Discover
#AysgarthExcellence
in the thread below.
Impossible to capture all the fabulous elements of the evening. Thank you to the committee
@riponcarol
for giving our Junior and Senior Choirs the opportunity to be part of the annual Macmillan Carol Concert by Candlelight. We are all so very proud of these talented boys!
As part of Book Week, every boy in the Prep School learns a poem by heart. Our thanks to Chris Vowles, Head of English at Ampleforth, who had the difficult task of judging in the animal poetry recitation. Well done to everyone who took part, and congratulations to the winners.
Some outstanding performances again from the cross country team in the Catteral Shield this afternoon. The highlight was seeing the team support each other, the camaraderie and friendship between all the boys young and old was evident. Many thanks to
@giggschool
Form 1 & 2 boys ringing in the changes as more restrictions are set to ease at Aysgarth and bubbles burst! To find out more about the opportunities that Aysgarth has to offer your child please contact our admissions office -
#WhereBoysCanBeBoys
Mr Atherton, Director of Music, is delighted that Cormac's album, Hear My Voice, has been selected by Classic FM as album of the week. Alexander Armstrong will play a track each morning this week from the Album, we hope you can listen in.
❄️ You can not help but be inspired when the day starts like this! Thank you Matron Sarah for capturing this beautiful sunrise. Good morning on the penultimate day of this half term.
#beautifuldales
#frostymorning
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Today, our U11A, U12A, and U13A teams embark on a historic trip to rugby's birthplace, Rugby School. In 2023, we mark rugby's 200th anniversary, with our U13A team playing Dragon School on the hallowed Webb Ellis pitch in their new kit (pictured) as part of the celebration.
Our aim is to provide sport for all and to pursue excellence at every available opportunity. This term we have played football, hockey, basketball, climbed, swam and run and run.......⚽️🏑🏀🧗♂️🏊♂️🏃🏽♂️
Presenting the 2023/2024 Senior Choir. Their endeavour in perfecting each note is a testament to the skill and passion they bring to the choir. Well done boys!
#endevour
#chapelchoir
#aysgarthopportunities
❓📚❔Aysgarth's general knowledge supremos pitted their wits and battled it out in the Sedbergh Academic Challenge today. Maths problems, an alphabet puzzle, and cerebral conundrums galore. Thanks to
@SedberghSchool
for testing their knowledge.
#fingersonbuzzers
#endeavour
Form 1 boarders mastered the waves with help from the Morses on Sunday afternoon, more photos available on the website -
#WhereBoysCanBeBoys
#ILoveBoarding
Pupils were treated to a special performance by the Music Scholars from
@ReptonSchool
. There was even time for a little friendly match of table tennis. As the top boys Prep School in the North we are proud of our links to senior schools -
#AReptonStory
The U12A team chose to celebrate their unbeaten rugby season with dinner out. All of their hard work training has paid dividends, and although they have at times came up against stiff opposition, they prevailed through their determination and self-belief. Well done boys!
What an incredible day of family fun-in-the-sun at Aysgarth yesterday. We couldn't have asked for a better way to kick off the summer with all of you. Lots more pictures of the water slide shenanigans are on our Boarders Blog.
#familyfun
#iloveboarding
#aysgarthcommunity
🏆🏅 Mr Lane and Mr Irwin were delighted with the performance of the U11s sevens team at Warwick today. They showed great team spirit, and excellent skills. Jake G was a worthly winner of 'player of the day'. Well done team!
#excellencethroughopportunity
#rugby7s
#playeroftheday
We would like to wish all our Old Aysgarthians the very best of luck as they start their new schools. To see a list of the Senior Schools that our pupils go onto please visit our website -
The Aysgarth Athletics Team had a brilliant afternoon in Doncaster today at the North East Regional Finals of the Prep Schools Championships.
15 🥇
10 🥈
6 🥉 & 16 boys qualified for the National Finals!
#PersonalBest
#AthleticClub
#opportunity
It is with great pleasure we announce that all of our Form 5 pupils have passed their common entrance exams to the first School of their choice. Very well done boys, your hard work has paid off!
#BestPrepSchool
#commonentrance
#celebration
#2022leavers
Yesterday, at Rosslyn Park was the final time our U13 will represent Aysgarth School in a sport that we know they will continue to play and love. Great progression and teamwork were evident and meeting rugby celebs just added to the great opportunity.
#endeavour
An inspirational kick-off to the staff-led Enrichment Programmes. Mr. Lane discussed the differences between stress and anxiety; techniques to manage them and why managing your emotions in sports can enhance overall performance. Mastering these skills can be a game-changer!💪
Our U11A & U13A teams showcased their skills and sportsmanship at the IAPS Hockey tournament yesterday. U11s clinched 3rd place overall, while U13s secured their first-ever hockey silverware in school history! 🥉🥈 Account of the day here -
#AysgarthPride
With the cricket season just a few weeks away, Mr Alderson arranged for Haydon Jackson from Yorkshire CCC pathways to come to school and run a number of sessions with our cricketers.
@YorkshireCCC
#Cricket
🏉 Our young rugby warriors conquered a tough climb of Winder in pre-season this morning, showcasing determination and unity. They faced the challenge, setting an example for their future on the field. 💪🌄
#RugbyPreSeason
#DeterminationWins
@SedberghSchool
🏉 Form 5 rocked the Scotland Tour with thrilling matches against Merchiston, Cargilfield, and Fettes! These boys aren't just players; they're great ambassadors for our school. Cheers to learning, development, and the joy of hosting Cargilfield! 🙌🏆
#ScotlandTour
#RugbyFun
How do you make a topic memorable? Mrs MacLelland based her lesson on the circumference of a circle with Form 4 around their bikes. Teachers at Aysgarth are experts at engaging, encouraging and motivating boys.
#TopNotchTeachers
#BestPrepSchool
#activelearning
#C
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Thank you to all the amazing individuals who selflessly dedicate their time and energy to make our community a better place! Today Aysgarth School did their bit. Encourage our children to be active and compassionate citizens.
#Serviceinthecommunity
#wearetogther
#TheBigHelpOut