The Kimberley School Newsletter February 2015 | Page 8

Swimming Success Again! The Kimberley School once again dominated the Broxtowe Schools Swimming Championships. This year the school assembled 2 teams and both teams produced quality performances to make the gala into a 2 horse race. In the end, the Dolphins (126pts) edge the Sharks (119pts) into 2nd place with a large distance back to the 3rd placed Chilwell (89pts). Between the 2 Kimberley teams, the school won 23 of the 31 races. Winning Performances: Amelia Sale Junior girls 50m Backstroke Daniel Fritz Junior boys 50m Backstroke Gemma Calder Junior Girls 50m Butterfly Kerris Palmer Intermediate Girls 50m Backstroke Charlotte Lomas Intermediate Girls 50m Butterfly Lukas Watson Intermediate Boys 50m Butterfly & Freestyle Adam Gregory Intermediate Boys 50m Breaststroke Mollie Wright Intermediate Girls 50m Freestyle Team Kimberley Intermediate Mixed 100m Freestyle Relay & Medley Relay Team Kimberley Cannon Relay Overall, the school finished in 1st Place against some tough competition. It was a great turn out as the team had a range of students from every year (7-13) competing for the school. The swimmers and the staff on poolside would like to thank all the supporters for cheering us on. We will look forward to defending our title next year. Mr D. Sells Broxtowe Inclusive Sports Events On Thursday 16th January, we hosted the Broxtowe Multi sports Inclusive competition. The sports played were curling, dodgeball, basketball and table tennis. Schools brought a team of 8 girls and 8 boys. Whilst Chilwell played well, Kimberley managed to come out victorious to take first place and will now represent Broxtowe on 26th February at the Nottinghamshire Winter Games held at the University. Well played. On Wednesday 21st January, Kimberley hosted 12 Junior schools for the Broxtowe Primary Inclusive Festival. Schools attended from around the area and enjoyed trying a variety of sports such as boccia, goal ball, skittles as well as visiting the Vibe gym. The leaders came from Years 7, 8 and 12 and, although many had not had leadership experience before, they did a super job and all involved enjoyed the day. A great effort by all and good commitment from the leaders beforehand to practicing and organising the day to help make it such a success. Mrs. L. Croft Drama News Congratulations to all students who took part in Grimm Tales Christmas school production over Christmas. It was a fantastic achievement for all involved and a big thankyou to the cast for their hard-work and dedication. A huge thankyou to your parents for their patience and support too! If any students are interested in joining the LAMDA Awards next Spring Term, please listen out for tutor notices in the first fortnight back, outlining auditions and proposed rehearsal nights. It is hoped they will begin midway through the Spring Term. We offer monologue / duologue / group piece / musical theatre / public speaking exams this year! Watch this space. Mr. Howes Broxtowe Basketball Tournament The year seven boys team travelled to George Spencer on Weds 14th January to compete against four other teams in the Broxtowe Basketball Tournament. They won three and lost one, finishing as joint winners. The boys involved were Joseph Kingsland, Alex Cooke, Will Moore, Jahdel Walters, Akash Dewshi and Kian Brill. They showed great teamwork, were motivated throughout and were a credit to the school. The year seven girls team beat George Spencer School in the Broxtowe Basketball Tournament on Wednesday 21st January. They fought to the end and after a close finish, they emerged victorious as 12-10 winners. Mr. B. Corbett English News/ Extra-Curricular Activities: Sixth Form boys have