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Keep up to date with all things related to PE & Sport at Woodhouse Grove School. Operated by Mr D Bradburne (Director of Sport, Health and Fitness) #iamgrovian
Apperley, England
Joined November 2017
A great day for everyone involved at @woodhouse_grove yesterday. For our @WGRugby 1st XV to reach a National semi-final is a real credit to all players and coaches who have been involved in the process over the past decade. Thank you to all supporters, you were exemplary!!
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ESAA Cross-Country U13 National Champion. Congratulations to Maisey Bellwood. What an unbelievable achievement! @WGS_XCountryTri @woodhouse_grove
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Congratulations to @WGRugby 1st XV captain James Whitcombe and his @EnglandRugby U18 team mates on a great win against France today @woodhouse_grove
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Unfortunately the weather has not been kind to us @woodhouse_grove. We can only wait and pray that it subsides this evening and overnight. @WGRugby @WGSFootball
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Fantastic evening at Welford Road, home of @LeicesterTigers. Really proud to watch @LeicesterTigers U18 captained by James Whitcombe hosting @AcademyCarnegie U18 captained by Joe Carpenter. Honours went to James and @LeicesterTigers! @woodhouse_grove @WGRugby @WGS_Headmaster
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Fantastic achievement today by 1st XV who have reached the semi-final of @SchoolsCup for the first time. A well deserved win over a very physical Wirral GS side 26-17 in difficult conditions. Boys have now won the North Division and will play the semi-final on Sat 9th March.
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1st XV @WGRugby captain James Whitcombe has landed safely in Sydney, Australia this afternoon. James will play for Sydney University over the next 3 months. We all wish him the very best of luck ! @LeicesterTigers @woodhouse_grove.
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3 days to go until the biggest game of rugby in the schools history. The boys are training hard and looking forward to the semi-final v @WarwickRugby. We appreciate all support on Saturday at the @AllianzStadium @woodhouse_grove @FifteenRugbyXV @WGRugby @AcademyCarnegie
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On his call up for @EnglandRugby under 18s there is only one word tonight…. congratulations 👏🏼
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The @WGRugby 1st XV have had a fantastic hour of familiarisation training @AllianzPark in preparation for tomorrow. Heading to hotel now for some rest and food before an early night. Leaving nothing to chance! @woodhouse_grove @FifteenRugbyXV
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4th best U16 Netball schools team in the country @woodhouse_grove @WGSNetball @EnglandNetball @netballyorks
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News just in that our U19 @WGSNetball squad have won the @netballyorks finals and will now travel to National Schools Finals. Excellent achievement girls. Well done! @EnglandNetball @rhinosnetball @woodhouse_grove
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A fantastic night at the @WGRugby awards evening. So much success to celebrate this season. Thank you to all students, coaching staff, support staff and parents for another successful year of rugby. We look forward to the 2019-20 season! @woodhouse_grove
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1stXV @WGRugby captain Jack Popely returned the Crewe’s trophy to school today after a successful defence last night against @TruroSchool. @woodhouse_grove
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Delighted to have our new outdoor cricket net facility completed and ready to use from tomorrow.
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Full time v @rgs_rugby in @SchoolsCup 4th round . @WGRugby 21.@rgs_rugby 13. Try - Wainibuli, Carpenter.Con - Punton .Pen - Punton 2.DG - Punton . @woodhouse_grove @FifteenRugbyXV.
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As school is set to close due to COVID-19. We will continue to support all students at home with weekly exercise and physical activity programmes. These will be uploaded on a Sunday and sent to students on Firefly and available on our social media platforms. @woodhouse_grove
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A huge thank you to all students, parents and staff for an extremely successful half term of sport. We have had over 350 students regularly attend after-school clubs and Saturday sport. I wish everyone a safe and enjoyable half term break. @woodhouse_grove
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Going to miss this man next year. A dedicated member and ambassador of the Games department. An academic member of staff who took a rugby and cricket team are like gold dust. We wish him every success in his next adventure. @woodhouse_grove @WGS_Cricket @WGRugby
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Our first @WGS_Cricket fixtures were due to be played today. The estates & grounds team have been working tirelessly to ensure that our cricket pitches are in top shape and ready for action if we are lucky enough to return to school. @woodhouse_grove @spwood_cricket
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Congratulations to @WGRugby 1st XV players James Whitcombe & Joe Carpenter who will attend the @EnglandRugby U18 camp at the end of Feb. Well done boys. Big month ahead! @woodhouse_grove @TigersDPP @AcademyCarnegie
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I am so incredibly proud of our students & staff for their commitment to Sport. We continue to offer a variety of sports & activities to meet the needs of our students. This would not be possible without staff offering their time & expertise. Thank you! @woodhouse_grove
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Congratulations to Freddy Clark and Ned Hawker who have been selected to represented North @EnglandRugby U17s. Excellent achievement boys @woodhouse_grove @EnglandRugby @RugbyYorkshire @WGRugby.
England U17: 49 players selected across the squads for the North/South Festival at the end of the month - here are the 2 squads, all 14 regional academies represented #FutureStars
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328 students attended our sessions this morning. Great to see so many students accessing our Co-Curricular Sport programme. Thank you to all students and staff for another excellent morning @woodhouse_grove @WGRugby @WGSNetball @WGSFootball @WGS_XCountryTri
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The PE team said goodbye today to Mr Vernon after 8 years with the team who will be moving to Russia, and to Mr Jones who after 3 years is moving back to Wales. We would like to thank them for their commitment to WGS sport & wish both colleagues every success in the future.
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The end of season Rugby Awards is in full flow! Great to have so many students and parents here to celebrate a fantastic season of rugby! Thank you to old boy and @LeicesterTigers player @WhitcombeJames for presenting the awards 👏👏👏
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Another productive day of installation in the fitness suite. It is all starting to come together @FitnessSystems @woodhouse_grove
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And we are off! What a great opportunity for our students to have a Q&A session with Sir Alastair Cook. @woodhouse_grove @GraysTeamwear @graynics @WGS_Cricket
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Coagulations to James Whitcombe on winning the Premiership U18 trophy with @LeicesterTigers @WGRugby @woodhouse_grove @WGS_Headmaster
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The England U18s squad for the Aon U18 International Series has been named ahead of the tournament in South Africa. Best of luck to James Whitcombe who will represent both @woodhouse_grove and @TigersDPP Details available here -
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Happy Mother’s Day to all the mums who brave the sidelines no matter the weather, location or timings. Your support is greatly appreciated as always. Have a great day and I am sure our students will spoil you. @woodhouse_grove @WGSNetball @WGRugby @WGSFootball @WGS_XCountryTri.
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Huge congratulations to James & @LeicesterTigers U18 on securing their 2nd academy league title in a row. @WGRugby @woodhouse_grove @FifteenRugbyXV
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Sport 2018-19.@woodhouse_grove . 🏏⚽️🏀🎾🏐🏉🏸🏒🏊♀️🚴♂️ 🏃♂️. Participation rates .Yr7 - 87%.Yr8 - 84%.Yr9 - 70%.Yr10 - 65%.Yr11 - 64%.6th form - 60%. 530 pupils .95 teams & 700 fixtures . Thank you to all pupils, parents and staff for their support in 2018-19!. Have a great summer!.
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Huge congratulations to Jack Luxton on scoring 149 for @WGS_Cricket U14s today @woodhouse_grove
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Great honour to see our @WGRugby 1st XV shortlisted as one of the top 20 schools of the decade. It is a real shame that we will not see much rugby this year as we continue to grow and develop our programme @woodhouse_grove.
School Team of the Decade (Part 10) - The final two teams on our shortlist! #SchoolsRugby.
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What a fantastic achievement to have both James Whitcombe and Joe Carpenter named as being in the top 3 of their positions this year in the Academy league @woodhouse_grove @AcademyCarnegie @LeicesterTigers @WGRugby
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Wishing our U19 @WGSNetball squad the very best of luck today at @EnglandNetball National Schools Finals. We are so very proud of your journey and you all are true ambassadors for @woodhouse_grove! @rhinosnetball @netballyorks @GilbertNetball
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Thank you to all that attended last night at the Sports Ball and that you had a lovely time. We all hope you have a great remainder of your weekend….on a WGS sideline of course 🏉🏐 🏃♂️
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Some of these young men have given 14 years to @BronteHouse_ & @woodhouse_grove. Thank you for your commitment and dedication. Thank you to all Year 13 parents whose support has been exemplary and very much appreciated.
Our 1st XV 2019-20. Thank you for the great journey it's a shame it had to end early but what memories you have given the school. Thank you for your commitment to @woodhouse_grove. Please stay in touch @WGS_DoS @RugbyYorkshire @FifteenRugbyXV
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Full time 31-7 @OldGroviansRUFC @woodhouse_grove @BronteHouse_ @WGSNetball @WGRugby @carnegierugby @FifteenRugbyXV @carnegierugby #GroveSport
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Good luck to our @WGSNetball U14 squad who travel down to Welwyn Garden City today to take part in the National Schools Finals on Saturday. A fantastic achievement to be playing the top 16 schools in the country. @woodhouse_grove @rhinosnetball @netballyorks @EnglandNetball
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The calm before the storm! Cannot wait to welcome all year groups in this morning to take part in a variety of Summer & Autumn Term Sports. @WGSFootball @WGS_Cricket @WGRugby @WGSNetball @WGS_XCountryTri @WGS_Tennis @woodhouse_grove
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Really proud of all students, staff and parents for their continued support and commitment to @woodhouse_grove Sport. Fantastic achievement to be ranked in the top 200 sporting schools of 2020. We will continue to grow and develop our provision.
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A fantastic piece of information. We are very proud of last years 1st XV @WGRugby captain. We all wish him every success with his @EnglandRugby U20 call up @woodhouse_grove.
Congratulations fourth generation prop James Whitcombe on his selection for @EnglandRugby U20s. Son of @rugbyauthor aka Martin, grandson of Frank Jr and great grandson of Frank Snr. @YorkshireRugby @FifteenRugbyXV
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Happy New Year!. The challenges that 2020 brought will continue into 2021, however, the commitment, support & resilience shown by students, parents and staff will ensure that we will continue to thrive!. We would like to wish the Grovian community a healthy and prosperous 2021!
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Freddy Clark played for @AcademyCarnegie under 18’s tonight in their 34-12 win over Newcastle Falcons @woodhouse_grove @WGRugby
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Report in from Mr Bedford - Yorkshire 29 Falcons 7. Unbelievable performance from the all of the @WGRugby boys involved! @YorksRugbyAcad @woodhouse_grove
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Thank you to all pupils and parents for another record breaking year of sport at @woodhouse_grove. We have more pupils actively involved in our co-curricular programme, we are offering more fixtures and have more activities on offer than ever before. Have a great summer holiday!.
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We said goodbye to our Year 13 today. They have been true ambassadors throughout their time at @woodhouse_grove. They have helped shape the future of the school and cemented their names in the history books. Thank you for being part of the Grovian Community @WGRugby @WGSNetball.
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Congratulations to James Whitcombe who represented @EnglandRugby U18s today in a 42-21 loss to @FFRugby out in South Africa. @WGRugby @woodhouse_grove @TigersDPP
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40 boys and 6 staff depart on the @WGRugby Tour to South Africa tomorrow morning. Safe travels to all of the touring party. We all look forward to following your progress on Twitter @woodhouse_grove @edwindoransport
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Huge congratulations to 1st XV player Matty Sheard who has been selected to represent @U18North in the division festival. We are very proud @WGRugby @woodhouse_grove @YRFU_Official
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It was a pleasure to see Mr Randhawa present Adam with the match ball on a mounted plinth from Saturday’s fixture . A deserved reward for him to always remember his 100* and thank you to Mr Birkett for making this for him today so quickly
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I cannot believe that I have completed my first year as Director of Sport at @woodhouse_grove. What a positive learning experience I have had so far. Thank you to all the PE, Games and Co-curricular staff for their continued support and commitment this year. #GroveSport.
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The Estates and Grounds teams are working hard to put up new lights on the top Netball courts. Great to see more investment into our facilities to increase availability @woodhouse_grove @spwood_cricket
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24 teams, 288 player-we hope everyone who attended our Shuttleworth 7s for under 12 and 13 teams had a great day. A special mention to our Year 7 team who went unbeaten throughout the day and shared 1st place with @QEGSSport after a 3-3 draw. Immensely proud of their development
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Fantastic achievement to have both Joe Carpenter and James Whitcombe in the @EnglandRugby U17 development squad @WGRugby @OldGroviansRUFC @WGS_Headmaster @FifteenRugbyXV @YorkshireRugby
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England U18s name side to play @FFRugby in their Aon U18 International Series opener tomorrow 🌹. More ➡️
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Congratulations to Cara & Maddie Liptrot who have played Hockey at County level this season for West Yorkshire at U15 & U13 respectively. Well done girls! @woodhouse_grove @EnglandHockey
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Last day of term 2019-20. Massive thank you to all students, parents & staff for their commitment & support for another amazing year. I hope you all have a safe & restful summer. Really looking forward to seeing you all again in September. @woodhouse_grove @BronteHouse_
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Fantastic to see our year 7&8 girls play in their first competitive indoor Hockey fixture against Guiseley School today. First Hockey fixture in over 10 years. Well done to all girls involved @woodhouse_grove @WGS_Headmaster @EnglandHockey
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An amazing 2 terms of Sport @woodhouse_grove . Played 649 fixtures . Sports - 🏉🏐⚽️🏀🏓🏸🎾🏊♀️🏏. Year group participation rates;. Year 7 - 86%.Year 8 - 82%.Year 9 - 68%.Year 10 - 64%.Year 11 - 62%.6th form - 59%.@WGRugby @WGSNetball @WGSFootball @WGS_Swimming @WGS_XCountryTri.
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Good luck to @WGRugby 1st XV captain James Whitcombe representing @EnglandRugby U18 @woodhouse_grove @LeicesterTigers.
U18s | Your England team to face France on Sunday at Cheshunt RFC 🌹. Preview ➡
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Thank you to Mrs Vernon for the time and effort she has spent planning and organising such an amazing opportunity for our students.
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AMAZING set of ladies who will go down in the history books. Well done girls! Really proud of such an amazing achievement. Nationals here we come!!! @woodhouse_grove.
Congratulations for a hugely impressive performance at the @SchoolAthletics #XCCup qualifying in first place for the #NationalFinals #historymakers
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What a fantastic afternoon with the U15 girls @WGSFootball squad. The girls have made history being the first girls football team to play in a national cup for @woodhouse_grove . This is the beginning of girls football that we hope to build on after half term
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Proud DoS moment! We had 600 students take part in House Cross-Country this week. Well done to all involved! A special thanks must go to all staff for supporting the events all week @WGS_XCountryTri @woodhouse_grove
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Happy New Year to all students, parents, colleagues and the wider Grovian community. Thank you for your continued commitment and support to @woodhouse_grove and @BronteHouse_ sport. We wish all families a healthy and prosperous 2022.
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What a privilege to have provided our students with the opportunity to speak with such a variety of world class sportsmen and sportswomen this half term. Special thanks to Mr Bedford, Mr Borrington & Miss Thompson for organising.
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What an incredible week we have had at @woodhouse_grove. @WGRugby 1stXV became the schools first @SchoolsCup National U18 champions winning the plate. This was followed by @WGSNetball U16 finishing 4th overall in @EnglandNetball National championships. #GroveSport #iamgrovian
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What an amazing Term!. Student Participation numbers 🏐🏉🏀⚽️🎾🏸🏑🥊🏋️♂️🤺🥋🧘🏻♀️🧗🏼🏓. Year 7 - 98/104 .Year 8 - 107/121.Year 9 - 109/119.Year 10 - 91/116.Year 11 - 56/105.Year 12 - 66/103.Year 13 - 63/93 . Overall - 590/761 (78%). A huge thank you to all students, staff and parents!
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A fantastic achievement by James Whitcombe representing @EnglandRugby U18 in all 3 tests out in South Africa this summer. We are very proud of him. Looking forward to seeing him in a @WGRugby shirt very soon @woodhouse_grove
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What a Super Saturday!. Open Morning ✅ .Under 14, 16 and 19s qualified in Netball for the regionals, not losing a game all day ✅ 🏐 .Junior Girls and Intermediate boys qualified in Cross Country ✅ 🏃♂️ 🏃♀️ .Wins for 1st, 2nd and U14 in our fixtures in Rugby ✅ 🏉
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A very strange and difficult half term comes to a close. I hope that all of our students, families, staff and the wider Grovian Community are safe and well. Lets hope that we can get some students on these amazing facilities as soon as it is safe to do so @woodhouse_grove
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Fantastic to see that @WGRugby 1st XV captain James Whitcombe was named in the Sydney University Rugby Club team of the week on his debut @woodhouse_grove @LeicesterTigers
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What a fantastic afternoon of Athletics! Great to host our first full Sports Day since 2019. This would not be possible without the support of a fantastic group of colleagues.
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James Whitcombe has met up with @EnglandRugby U18 squad today and they will depart for South Africa this evening @WGRugby @LeicesterTigers @woodhouse_grove
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24 year 7&8 girls out this evening at @WGRugby. Numbers have quadrupled in 3 weeks. @woodhouse_grove @whiteroserugby1 @YorkshireRugby @elliekildunne @EnglandRugby
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Thank you very much for all staff who joined in to make this happen. Watch out next week for the students video! @WGS_Cricket @WGSNetball @WGRugby @WGS_XCountryTri @WGS_Tennis @WGS_Swimming @WGSMathsdept @woodhouse_grove @WGSEnglish.
I am every teacher who has inspired me. I am an individual, yet I am part of something incredible. I am Grovian. #grovecommunity #thankyou #wemissyou
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Fantastic to see Freddie Ziegler representing @WGRugby this weekend when he plays for @YRFU_Official U15s @woodhouse_grove.
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22-7 win for 1st XV against @UppinghamSchool in a physical game. On to the semi-final of the Plate @WGRugby @SchoolsCup @woodhouse_grove @OldGroviansRUFC @WGSNetball #GroveSport @FifteenRugbyXV
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Absolutely fantastic news to hear that Harriet has been invited to attend an @EnglandNetball U17 academy selection day. Well done Harriet! @woodhouse_grove @WGSNetball.
Congratulations to #RhinosNetball Academy Athletes Lydia Harrison, Harriet King and Isabelle Howse who have been invited to attend an England Netball Roses Academy Selection Day for U17 & U19s. 👏.#TeamRhinos 💙💛.
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Just spent all morning shooting week 4 of our PE fitness sessions. A HIIT warmup followed by a Plyometric session, followed by a core session & finally a stretching session. Absolutely goosed now but what a beautiful morning and fantastic location to do it @woodhouse_grove
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Good game of Netball played today between the Year 13 leavers on the @WGSNetball and @WGRugby teams @woodhouse_grove
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Yesr 8 @WGRugby squad watched @LeicesterTigers play @SaintsRugby this evening and got to watch and meet former 1st XV captain @WhitcombeJames. Looks a cold one ❄️❄️❄️
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An amazing experience comes to an end for out Under 16 and Under 19.netball teams as the @EnglandNetball National finals comes to a close. Congratulations to all who played today for their school and in the top 14 in the country for both teams is some achievement
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Great to see that old 1st XV @WGRugby captain @WhitcombeJames has started a new modelling career during the off season! @woodhouse_grove @LeicesterTigers
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The boys won the 3rd place playoff game by 10 wickets against the Durham Champions @WGS_Cricket @woodhouse_grove
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You can tell it is the summer term. We love our visits from the deer, spotted by the Headmasters house this afternoon. @woodhouse_grove
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Great to welcome the students back to the Grove. We had over 80 year 9 students take part in after-school activities today. @woodhouse_grove @WGSNetball @WGRugby
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Great to welcome back OG Ned to school this evening. Former 1st XV Captain, pupil at @BronteHouse_ and @woodhouse_grove, @EnglandRugby U18 and now professional @leedsrhinos . He watched the 1st XV beat RGS Lancaster in the U18 cup and then coached the U12 team. Thank you
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What an amazing week . 600 students involved in House X-C ✅.380 students attended after-school clubs ✅.100 students from years 7&8 involved in House Rugby ✅.100 students from years 9&10 involved in House Netball ✅. Thank you to all students, staff & parents for their support
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After 3 victories in Barbados 🇧🇧 for the senior cricket 🏏 boys today is all about a little bit of R & R before we head to St Lucia tomorrow. A Saturday on a catamaran cruise snorkelling in the ocean awaits 🐢 🐠
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