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Physical Education Department at Samuel Whitbread Academy
Joined August 2012
What a day!!!! Samuel Whitbread Academy make history, the first state school to ever complete the Vase double. #LetsGoWhitbread ๐ ๐๐๐ค๐๐ค๐๐ค
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โฝ๏ธ| First Pro Contract. Wow! ๐ฎ . We are pleased to announce that our 1st XI Captain & GK James Taylor has earned a 2 year professional contract at premier league side @NUFC . After captaining England Schoolboys, he now makes the next step in his journey, proud of you JT! ๐ฅน
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WOW!!! We are the rugby school of the year 2019. Canโt believe it. Well done to all of the students, staff and parents. @nationalrugbyaw @EngRugbySchools @FifteenRugbyXV
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Theyโve only gone and done it!!! National Vase Champions!! ๐
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Congratulations to Mr Daniels and his beautiful wife on yesterday's wedding. #TeamSWA #Congratulations
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Thanks to @SchoolsCup for an incredible day. These competitions take a lot of organisation and we really appreciate your work. @Twickenhamstad @EnglandRugby thanks for your hospitality, what an amazing venue, youโve given us a day we will never forget! #Whitbread
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Theyโve done it. What a win! 27-10! MOM awarded to Reon Lewis. #FinalTime #Twickenhamawaits
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Yesterday we said goodbye to Miss Sears and hello to Mrs Cuthbert! #Congratulations #BeautifulBride
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Weโre off. Destination @Twickenhamstad thanks @landmarkcoaches for providing the transport. #LetsGoWhitbread
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Some huge news coming out of #WhitbreadFootball as 1st XI GK Taylor Haddow will be part of the 2018-19 England Schoolboys squad! Not only a superb Keeper but a top lad who will be a great role model for our younger students and fantastic ambassador for the school. Well done T!
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โซ๏ธ๐กU16 Football Resultโซ๏ธ๐ก. These boys have only gone and done it! Into the @SchoolsFootball national cup final after a hard-fought 2-1 win up in Newcastle against an organised and resilient @StCuthbertsCC side. Goals from Brookes & Perry! . #WhitbreadFootball
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In case you missed it. Jake Bridges with the smash, Ali Gibbs with the offload and @BMorgss with the finish. ๐คญ #Wow #Twickenham
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You know what this means!!!!!! Quarter final victory in the Natwest Vase vs Newcastle School for Boys for the 1st XV. Great performance from the lads with a 45-5 victory. #SemiFinal
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Thanks to Kai B and Charlie G for their kind words. Great to see the whole school show their appreciation. #WhitbreadFamily #WhenTheWhit
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Very very proud to be nominated for school of the year in the national rugby awards. Thanks to all those that nominated as well as all students, parents and staff involved. #Proud #SWA #NationalRugbyAwards.
๐ School of the Year ๐ FINALISTS areโฆ @btoncollrugby @ErdingtonRugby @RobertClackPE @SamWhitAcademy @SedberghSchool @CollyersHorsham.#Rugby #RugbyNews #EnglandRugby #NationalRugbyAwards
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โฝ๏ธ| Resultโผ๏ธ. Theyโve only gone and done it againโฆ. 12 months on from an U16 National final, the core of the boys have helped take the U18s to our first senior @SchoolsFootball National Final with a 5-0 victory! . Goals from MOM D.Kemp (3), O.Kemp & Smith! . #WhitbreadFootball
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Today we say goodbye to Mr Pride and Mr Bamford. Amazing servants to @SamWhitPE department and will go down as hall of fame members. Show your appreciation with RT. #Legends #50RTisOurBest
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In what is a tough outcome, we couldnโt be prouder of how they have handled this. What an incredible group of men.
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Congrats to the 1st XV as they win the vase quarter final 36-22. Thank you to our visitors @Dunelmia who were excellent throughout. #WeAreWhitbread
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โซ๏ธ๐กResultโซ๏ธ๐ก. U18s for the first time in Whitbreadโs recent history take the U18 County Cup off serial winners of the competition @LTFCCedars. An outstanding performance from these lads, and a fantastic way for our Year 13s to finish! . #UpTheWhitbread . ๐
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So proud to finally announce that Tom Litchfield has signed a full time professional contract with @SaintsRugby. He has been at Whitbread since Yr 9 and is a perfect role model for any young players coming through our school. #HardWork #Determination.
From the nursery to the Gardens. Congrats to @SaintsRugbyAcad graduates Callum, Ethan, Tom, Dani, Edward, and Kayde, who have earned full-time Saints contracts for the 2020/21 season ๐๐ผ.
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Proud to welcome Miss Moreno to the @SamWhitPE netball coaching team. Already making a huge impact! #WhitbreadNetball
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Tomorrow lunch these two fantastic sides will both have their captains run at 1.15 on the 1st XV pitch. Please come up to the field and cheer them on. #LetsGoWhitbread
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Emotional end for the U16โs today. A group of men that have grown as individuals in many ways, on top of becoming an outstanding team. Having not lost in over 2 years and achieving a great day out at twickenham, we want to say thank you for all you have done for SWA. #PROUD
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Very proud moment watching this young man represent his country, well done Taylor! #WhitbreadFootball #EnglandsNumber1 #CleanSheet
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A strong finish for the boys. not the result we wanted but everyone is so proud of each end every one of the lads!!! #WhitbreadTilWeDie
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DJ Candlestick & MC Saran!!! On the 1 & 2's. Let's go, let's go!!!
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Probably our most complete performance for our 1st XV this season winning 26-0 against Richard Collyers College. Definately a worth a good sing song afterwards #StandByMe #WinnersSong #Unity
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โซ๏ธ๐กFootball Tour Updateโซ๏ธ๐ก. A 1-1 draw in the finalโฆ meant it was decided on penaltiesโฆ . These boys have been superb all trip, one goal conceded during the tournament shows the work rate and organisation they showed!. Champions of Europe!!! . #MarshallsOnFire
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Weโve done it! Bowl Champions!!! So proud! What a huge achievement winning the final 17-5. Incredible performances from all but player of the tournament was Matilda! What a way to finish a fantastic week of 7s #Champions #WhitbreadFamily
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AND WEโRE OFF!๐ฟ๐ฆ. 53 students are kitted out ready for 12 days in South Africa on a Rugby and Netball tour! Stay tuned on our social media for updates throughout the tour. First stop: Heathrowโ๏ธ๐๐ค. @gbsportstours @mdhteamwear #WeAreWhitbread #SouthAfrica2023
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What an incredible achievement for Jake Bridges, Whitbread 1st XV player to be selected for @EngCountiesU18 squad. I cannot wait to see him representing his country! Congratulations Jake, it is well deserved. #SuperProudCoach #HardWorkPaysOff
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Massive Congrats to our 6th Form Netball Squad who won the Bedfordshire schools County Netball Tournament today! Next stop East Region tournament in January ๐ช๐ช ๐๐ค๐๐ค๐๐ค
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During our Captains Run Hart and Sinco nailed the new drop goal! @WillGreenwood Can you wish our u15โs and U18โs luck in the @SchoolsCup Vase Semi finals at Allianz this weekend.
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Top 200 in 2023โผ๏ธ. Proud to announce that off the back of the our sporting achievements last year, we have been ranked 135th in the country by @schoolsportmag . This puts us on the top 4% of schools for sport.๐. Thank you to students, parents and staff for all of your support!
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Watch these boys grind out the phases and finish with a cross-field kick to get the extra points on the board๐๐ผ . You can see just how much it means to this lot, unbelievable resilience shown today. Well done boys๐ช๐ผ๐ค๐.#WeAreWhitbread @NextGenXV @SchoolsCup
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What an incredible afternoon! Couldn't be prouder of these boys. I think all students see how hard these boys train and today it paid off! Looking forward to the semi's in March. #proud
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Artwork in the gym is looking amazing. Canโt wait for it to be open again!
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GAME DAY - if you want to watch the 1st XV today in their @SchoolsCup semi final vs @WorksopRugby it is live on this link, kicking off at 11am #BleedWhitbread
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CHAMPIONS - Massive achievement by the U15 Boys who have gone unbeaten to win the Warwick School 7โs today. Big wins vs Solihull School, RGS High Wycombe and Warwick School. #runtheball
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Weโve arrived safely and blown the cobwebs out with a good training session. Ready for our game with Cherbourg rugby club tomorrow. #SWArugbyTour
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Today we say goodbye to Mr Brasier as he takes a new job at Robert Bloomfield. Here are some classic photos of sir when he was a student at SWA a few years ago. #GoodLuckBrasier
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We could not be prouder of this group of young men! Our maiden National Cup run has finished at this stunning school. Best of luck in the next round @StoweSport.
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Big news!! Former 1st XV captain, Tom Litchfield, is making his full debut for Bedford Blues tomorrow. It will be live streamed online and you can buy on the @BedfordBluesRFC website! Good luck Tom!!! #WhitbreadArmy #MadeInWhitbread.
๐ฐ TEAM NEWS | Bedford Blues name their squad to face @jerseyrfc tomorrow at GR ๐. 4๏ธโฃ changes to the backs.3๏ธโฃ forward alterations.2๏ธโฃ @Junior_Blues graduates.1๏ธโฃ competitive debut. ๐
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Yr9, Yr 10 and 6th form are all invited to come watch our U15s and 1st XV at Twickenham in the @SchoolsCup NatWest Vase Final. Please check your parentmail to book your place on the supporters bus. #LetsGoWhitbread
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Here's our #WhitbreadNetball players attempt at the #ToiletRollChallenge, awesome effort ladies! ๐ over to the Year 9, 10 & 11 Netballers now just #WhitbreadRugby left, show us what you got Rugby ๐
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GAME DAY Part 2: Today is the turn of the year 10 rugby team as they take on @ArdenPE at @AllianzPark in the @SchoolsCup Vase Semi final. If you cant attend, the game kicks off on this link at 10.30am.
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Mr Hart giving final words of wisdom in team meeting before the boys go out to warm up. #AllianzPark #U15Vase #HomeChangingRoom
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๐ | Football Academy Announcement . 1st XI Goalkeeper James Taylor has been selected to represent the England school boys Football squad for the upcoming season. Well done James, this is thoroughly deserved, we are all absolutely thrilled for you! ๐. #WhitbreadFootball
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Result . They've done it!!!! . A 7-1 victory in the semi final for the 1st XI sees them book their 2nd national cup final at U18 level and for some of the group their 3rd National final in a row! ๐ฎโ๐จ . Proud is an understatement!!! . #WhitbreadFootball.
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We spent yesterday evening at Gold Restaurant in Cape Town!๐๐ผ. 14 courses from African countries with lots of entertainment. We even managed to get this lot up on stage attempting to dance๐ Highlight of the night!!!. @gbsportstours #WeAreWhitbread #SouthAfrica2023 #HipsDontLie
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New Trophy cabinet in reception is looking good! National champions trophies only. Looking forward to adding the Equestrian one when it arrives soon!!! @martin_nmartin
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Squad photo at the most south westerly point of Africa. Students have seen numerous wildlife including 2 humpback whales! #WeAreWhitbread #SouthAfrica2023
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What incredible news! Former 1st XV captain Tom Litchfield has been selected in England U20 Six Nations squad!! A fantastic role model for all our students and this is thoroughly deserved. So proud of you Tom! Well done.
The next generation ๐. England menโs U20 head coach Alan Dickens has named his squad for the 2021 Six Nations Championship ๐. The side kick off their campaign on 19 June against France ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ๐ซ๐ท. More on our website โคต๏ธ.
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โซ๐กResultโซ๐ก. They've done it!!! . A tough and resilient performance from the Whitbread boys puts us into the last 4. goals from Akinbusoye & Brennan, MOM goes to Moon. #WhitbreadFootball
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โฝ๏ธ| Scholarship Contract. A 2nd congratulations goes to our U16 student & GK Jack Mason who has started his 2 year scholarship as an apprentice pro-footballer with @CPFC. Jack has worked tirelessly on his game since joining Palace and has gone from strength to strength!
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A great effort from our boys. We couldnโt be prouder. ๐๐ค
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Gyms might be closed, school may be off the agenda, all sport is cancelled but the fresh air is open! Everyone knows how much I hate a run but we all need to get some exercise in, a circuit in the garden, go for a run, stay healthy. social distancing is key though! #5kaday
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What a performance from the Yr 11 rugby team to win the county cup for the first time 38-26. They have worked so hard and really deserve this achievement! Thank you @SharnbrookPE for a great game, your boys were outstanding as always.
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Incredible. An inspiration and role model to all his students, a truly outstanding effort. Tomorrows games lessons could be a struggleโฆ.
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What a view๐๐ผ. A quick stop off at this viewpoint to get the incredible sight of the whole of Cape Town. Hopefully itโs woken this lot up before their first game of the tour!๐. Fingers crossed this sunshine stays for our fixtures this afternoon!. #WeAreWhitbread #SouthAfrica2023
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We leave Biggleswade after mile 18 to head back to school. Thank you so much for your hospitality Biggleswade Rugby and Squash club. Your hospitality and generosity was exceptional. โค๏ธ๐๐๐ค
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Love this photo from yesterday. The rugby was great but the experience of interacting with the local community will give memories to last for a lifetime! ๐ค๐๐ค๐
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WE ARE BACK! Although year 12โs and 13โs are training in their bubbles itโs great to see the Netball, Football and Rugby sports academies back up and running. Over 130 6th form athletes training hard p5 today! #WhitbreadSport
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Thank you to Vase winner and former Whitbread 1st XV captain sending his best wishes to the squad today. Thanks @TomLitchfield13 @SaintsRugby #WhitbreadFamily #WeAreWhitbread ๐๐ค๐๐ค
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Itโs a silver medal for Gracie in the High Jump, equalling her lifetime best of 1.75m only missing out on Gold by countback! Unbelievable achievement Gracie, well done, we are so proud of you!!
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Huge congratulations to the new Mr and Mrs Johnson following a beautiful wedding day this weekend.
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Great result for the U15 rugby team in the @SchoolsCup vs @HaileyburySport look forward to Stowe in the last 32. @FifteenRugbyXV
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A 2-1 win in the district cup means its three tophies in 3 years for these boys! So proud of them, a great bunch of lads that deserve to end their school football with a big win. #WhitbreadFootball
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Huge congratulations to the year 9 rugby team. County champions after a great game vs Cedars. MOM Matt Emms
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Today Whitbread Netball attended Bedford Modern netball Tournament. Our Results:.1st 12-8 @PerseSport .1st 19-1 @BMS_SP0RT B.1st 8-7 RHS.1st 6-4 @WboroSport .1st 14-6 @RedbornePE .SF v @Fram_Sport 8-6 .Finals V @oakhamnetball 10-9.Fantastic netball!!๐Thanks @BMS_SP0RT #WINNERS
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What a try from Kai Baines. A great bit of skill from Oli Pike to get the assist!! #HowDidHeDoThat #ViewFromTheStands
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Such an incredible achievement! So proud to see how much you have grown as a player and as a person over the last 5 years. Good luck in your next adventure as a professional rugby player. #proudcoach
So proud to finally announce that Tom Litchfield has signed a full time professional contract with @SaintsRugby. He has been at Whitbread since Yr 9 and is a perfect role model for any young players coming through our school. #HardWork #Determination.
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RUGBY TOUR: Great news, we managed to get the early ferry and have arrived in Calais. On our way to the Chateau now, all 80 boys are in good spirits. #France2018
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A fantastic game today but this is an end of an era with our Yr 13s who have been at the school since Yr 9, playing their last game for Samuel Whitbread! #WhitbreadFamily ๐ค๐๐ค๐๐ค
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