Papplewick School, Ascot Visit: www.papplewick.org.uk
Papplewick old boy James Haskell, ex England rugby union player and fitness guru, returned again to his old school on Tuesday 10th September. James who is embarking on a new career in the heavyweight division of Mixed Martial Arts enjoyed a game of handball with the boys at breaktime and quickly came to the conclusion that becoming a World MMA champion was more likely that becoming a Papplewick Handball Champion! After picking up some top tips from the U9s he then visited the famous herpetology club in the science lab and did some 'overcoming of fears' training making friends with a python and a tarantula!
Headmaster Tom Bunbury said " James was on top form as always, and many thanks to him for being such a good sport - it's always a pleasure to welcome him back."
About Papplewick...
NEXT OPEN MORNING - SATURDAY 23rd NOVEMBER 2019 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Papplewick School, Ascot, About Papplewick.... http://www.papplewick.org.uk ....
Papplewick is a day, weekly, and full boarding preparatory school for around 200 boys between the ages of 6 and 13. Situated in 15 acres of land opposite Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire, Papplewick has an excellent record for academic achievement and feeds many of the UK’s top independent senior schools including Eton, Harrow, Winchester, Wellington, Stowe and Bradfield.
In the last two years the school has maintained its academic record, gaining no less than 26 awards to top independent schools, including three King’s Scholarships to Eton. Through its strong commitment to sports, the school also builds skills of teamwork, sportsmanship and responsibility.
As well as academic, sporting and cultural excellence, Papplewick aims to provide boys with the confidence and security they need to fulfil their potential, and the school strives to promote enthusiasm for life, contribution to the community and kindness to others amongst all its pupils.
A report by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) in 2013 remarks that relationships between pupils and teachers: ‘are an outstanding strength of the school and are seminal in creating the strong sense of a mutually supportive and trusting community.’
Please note the entrance to Papplewick is on A332 which is different from SATNAV instructions.
(Daily transport services running from Chiswick, Brook Green, Gloucester Rd, and Maidenhead).