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In response to the last challenge, pupils and staff have chosen a film of their choice and portrayed it in a manner of the choosing: photograph, art, music and drama.

Assembly to the students in Ralegh on the experiences of lockdown.

During these strange and unprecedented times, @Â鶹¹ÙÍø_PhysEd have been finding innovative ways of keeping the boys physically active and challenged during lockdown.

We have combined challenges from both the Healthy Active Lifestyles (HAL) units, and the Sports Skill Development (SSD) units too.

The challenges and activities are uploaded onto Microsoft Teams ready for 9am on Monday mornings, with the idea that students should attempt to complete them by the 4pm on the Friday of that week – these activities can be done during their allocated PE lesson, but if this is not feasible, then they can be done at some stage during the week to fit in around your other commitments.

We have had a range of fun fitness games such as: Connect 4, Fitness Bingo, Phone Number Fitness, Roll the Dice, Spell your name Fitness, and of course many variations of the Joe Wicks’ Daily Workout. We have also had ‘Beat the Teacher’ Video Challenges, such as ‘SPL’s Plank Challenge’, ‘BRP’s Hand-Eye Coordination Challenge’, ‘CPP’s Football Challenge’, ‘AJL’s Basketball Challenge’, ‘SKA’s Wembley Distance Challenge’, ‘BRP’s 2020 Skills Lockdown Challenge’, and ‘MPH’s Operation Red & Blue Challenge’.

On the whole, boys have engaged very well in the program, and we have seen aspects of cricket, football, tennis, rugby, table tennis, badminton, rounders, golf, trampolining, running, cycling, walking, surfing, basketball, water skiing, paddleboarding, frisbee, badminton, rowing and swimming all attempted. Check out the short video montage for a selection of some of the activities that boys have been up to during lockdown!

Anything that you may wish to do to supplement these challenges, that falls into the government guidelines for exercise and maintaining social distancing, will be of great benefit to you in terms of maintaining your physical and mental health and well-being moving forwards.

Stay safe, and keep smiling – if you need any help, we are just a message away! We look forward to seeing you all again soon.

We are aware of a number of campaigns about the Â鶹¹ÙÍø house names, and fully understand the justifiable strength of feeling.

Equality for all is at the heart of our school ethos; this conversation is very timely as, in line with recent events, we have been in active discussions regarding the issue and will be consulting with students, staff, parents and the wider school community on the names of our houses as we move forward.

This is the next episode of the Frobisher Isolation trilogy, the Tea bag trick shot. We hope you enjoy and thank you to all the Frobisher Team members that took part.

You are a large part of what makes Frobisher such a strong team. The final challenge will be posted soon and we hope that even more of you will get involved. Stay safe and hopefully see you soon.
Mrs J

Â鶹¹ÙÍø, Davys House online assembly about lockdown experiences

Having been in ‘lockdown’ since March, as assembly for Davys House seemed long overdue. In a slightly different setting and format, here is what I hope is just the first online assembly.

Thank you to everyone who took part in the challenge,  I think it was a great success and I hope you enjoyed getting involved, I enjoyed watching every single entry.

The next challenge will be posted on Wednesday so keep an eye out for the next chance to win prizes and show your team spirit.

Joel Stephen, a member of MedSoc, is spearheading an effort to help raise funds to support the Doctors’ Hardship Fund which is aimed at helping doctors who are struggling through the pandemic.

This is a fantastic effort for anyone who is interested to support. MedicMentor, the organising body writes:
‘Volunteering as a campaigner is a fantastic way to support doctors safely from home! We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers who can raise awareness through a variety of ways, such as emailing teachers, friends and family or via existing social media channels that you already have access to.’

If you are eager to help out you can visit:
Not only is this a great effort to be involved in, but it can also be counted toward CAS for IB students and wider experience for aspiring medics and vets.

Remember, with any volunteering you decide to undertake you need to ensure that all social distancing and safety rules will be adhered to and the organising charity will accept people under 18 years of age.

Anyone who would like to make a donation can do so at: