Under 18s Rugby
Rugby Success for Abbey Gate College at National 7’s tournament
On March 23rd Abbey Gate College were invited to the Independent Schools Association National Under 18 Rugby Sevens Tournament. In the opening pool games Abbey Gate came across tough opposition but still managed to qualify for the quarter finals of the cup competition.
A comfortable win against Licensed Victuallers’ School meant that Abbey Gate faced Princethorpe School, from Northamptonshire, in the semi-finals. A slow start saw Abbey Gate College 19-0 down at half time but a resilient display in the second half allowed Abbey Gate to run out 26-24 winners and into the final.
The final against Claire’s Court School, from Maidenhead, was hard fought but tired legs saw Abbey Gate College gain the runners-up spot. This is a fantastic achievement for a young squad who are all eligible to play in the Tournament next year.
This success mirrors the development of rugby in the College over the last two years which goes from strength to strength at all age groups.
Mr. Tempest
Front row (left to right) Jack Pearson, Alex Schwarz, Simon Duffin (capt.), Tom Steen, Dom Pratt
Back row (left to right) Jack Donald, Max Raynor, Khalid al Rafai, George Bryant, Jon Steventon, Alex Shaw
Not present Nicky Hughes
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More Musical Success
More Musical Success - Peter Edge wins at the Eisteddfod
Year 11 student Peter Edge won the 15-20 yr old vocal class at the International Eisteddfod at Llangollen coming away with a prize of £200. He competed against singers from all over the world, some of which are already students at music Colleges.
U15 cricket - a first class victory!
On Wednesday 16th June the Year 10 cricket team (plus Oliver Handley from Year 7), entertained Bishop Blue Coat School. In his maiden game as captain Simon Povey won the toss and decided to field first.
The 8 bowlers used proceeded to bowl out the opposition for 40 runs. A prolonged spell of accurate bowling brought its rewards for Rory Jones, who took 3 wickets and Harry Fairclough, who took 4 wickets (including 3 wickets in 4 balls).
Sixth Form Sporting Opportunities
Sixth Form Sporting Opportunities
Rugby- For the first time in over 15 years the College was able to put out a 1st XV team in an U19 tournament played at Sandbach rugby club this February.
Chester Schools Football
Abbey Gate College hosts Chester Schoolboys Footballers Presentation Evening with the Duke of Westminster
Chester Schools Football Association have been running official inter school competition for over 100 years. His Grace the Duke of Westminster has been the President of the CSFA since the 1970s. Without hesitation he donated money and on Saturday 17th April he reaffirmed his Presidency by attending a presentation evening hosted by Headmistress Lynne Horner at the fabulous venue of Abbey Gate College.
Small Business Master Class
Small Business Master Class
Years 11 and 12 attended a Small Business Master Class at the College on Wednesday 3rd March 2010. The class gave the students a valuable insight into the world of business, communications and team work by helping them to develop an understanding of the opportunities open to small business owners The interactive day proved to be very informative and rewarding and in addition most enjoyable.
