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| Watching the Cricket at Lords |
There is ample provision of physical activity, with the boys being coached in the skills of playing soccer and rugby during the two winter terms, with cricket and athletics during the Summer term.
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| The Astroturf pitch at the School |
External professional coaches are employed to ensure that each child gets good coaching.
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| Rugby at St Edward's |
There are matches throughout the year against other schools in all age groups, from the Under 8s through to the Under 13s, allowing a large percentage of the boys a chance to represent the School.
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| Climbing at Osmington Bay |
The school uses sports pitches, tennis courts and changing facilities at Prospect Park, a short distance along the Tilehurst Road.
Minibuses transport the pupils. Many parents choose to pick up their sons at 4 pm from Prospect Park on games days.
Each Year also has PE lessons every week on site, during which the skills and techniques of gymnastics, basketball, hockey etc. are taught. The Pre-prep and three junior years also attend Reading Central Pool for a weekly swimming lesson taught by ASA coaches and leading to ASA swimming awards.
Leadership skills and outdoor pursuits are a part of the curriculum in years 7 and 8.
St Edward's School, 64 Tilehurst Road, Reading, Berkshire RG30 2JH, UK, Tel: (UK) 0118 957 4342, e-mail : admin@stedwards.org.uk |
