Papplewick School, Windsor Road, Ascot. www.papplewick.org.uk Mrs Rebecca Lindley, on 01344-621488 at registrar@papplewick.org.uk
After winning the ISFA Regional Under 11, 7 a side football tournament earlier in the year and with the opportunity to compete in the ISFA National tournament as the prize, the Papplewick Under 11 A team travelled up to St George's Park, the home of England football, to compete in the 24 team competition. Before a ball was even kicked, and by pure chance on a walk up towards the pitches, they were fortunate enough to meet and be photographed with Gareth Southgate!
Although sadly they did not go on to win the tournament, the experience of meeting the England Mens' National Team Manager was most certainly an experience that will be etched on the boys' memories and needless to say they are keen to qualify again next year.
Tom Bunbury, Headmaster said ' This was an unexpected bonus for the team and I am sure will be a huge contributory factor for inspiring them to train hard and qualify again for the ISFA National Tournament next season.
NEXT OPEN DAY - SATURDAY November 4th
***********
Papplewick is a day, weekly, and full boarding preparatory school for around 210 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 three years the school has maintained its academic record, gaining no less than 31 awards to top independent schools, including two 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) on Educational Quality (2022) remarks 'pupils have excellent social awareness and collaboration skills.' 'Relationships between pupils of different ages are extremely good, they treat each other with kindness within a community that is calm and inclusive.'
Papplewick operates three daily return services from London, from Chiswick and Brook Green, Hammersmith and Ashburn Place, SW7. It also offers a daily run to and from Maidenhead.