Sports

 

 

Our approach to sport at Marymount is in line with the school’s belief that education is concerned with the whole human being, and that every pupil has the ability to achieve something worthwhile beyond the classroom.

 

The main objective of the sports programme, therefore, is to identify and develop a skill in every pupil, because achievement in one area so often proves to be the key to success in school life as a whole.  All girls take physical education, an integral part of the curriculum, linked to guidance on healthy lifestyles, exercise and sensible diet.

 

Marymount runs a comprehensive sports programme fielding multiple teams at the high school and middle school level. Our student-athletes compete against local London area schools and other international schools throughout the UK, Europe and Africa.

 

We are members of the London Schools Sports Association (LSSA) and compete annually in season-ending tournaments in the sports of volleyball, basketball and soccer with forthcoming opportunities in golf, tennis, softball and badminton.   The school is also a member of the International School Sports Association (ISSA) and we compete annually in tournaments both in the United Kingdom and abroad.   Current after school sport offerings include: Autumn Winter Spring Cross Country Badminton Tennis Volleyball Basketball Soccer Soccer Softball

Golf is offered in spring dependant upon student interest.

 

Our Middle School students also participate in a Friday activity programme, which includes a wide range of sporting activities. Over the course of the year students are able to choose from the following activities: aerobics, dance, squash, golf, horseback riding, swimming, kayaking, trampolining, softball, soccer, volleyball, athletics, and tennis.

 

Our full size sports hall is capable of holding: 4 badminton courts A full size basketball court 2 volleyball courts 1 tennis court 1 netball court Aerobic and dance activities The school has recently added on a state-of-the-art fitness centre to the sports hall and students are encouraged to use the facility both after school and in the evenings. The school has two outdoor tennis courts and a playing field for outdoor activities, and we also benefit from excellent off-site facilities in the local Kingston area.

 

Marymount promotes a lifelong enjoyment of physical activity through a balanced programme. We view our sports programmes within the wider educational context, promoting team spirit, discipline and self confidence. We pride ourselves on the high level of student involvement in sports and believe that participation and purposeful and competitive sport will help our students to lead full and valuable adult lives.