23 May 2024
Mrs Caroline Treacy, Director of Sport
Woldingham celebrated sporting achievement, dedication and passion on Friday 17 May, with our annual Sports Dinner and Marden Sports Awards. Our inspiring guest speaker at both events was Olympic weightlifter Emily Campbell.
The Marden Awards, held at the end of the school day, looked back at a successful year of sport for students in Years 7 and 8, as well as recognising the achievements of teams and individuals. We introduced a new award this year - Marden Sportswoman of the Year. There were plenty of contenders, with county successes in hockey and netball, Super League franchises for netball, swimming accolades and GB water polo. However, our worthy winner was Daisy L in Year 8, whose achievements include being this year’s U13 Surrey Cross Country Champion. You can read more about Daisy and our other major award winners’ accomplishments in the full awards list below.
In our main awards evening, we celebrated and enjoyed reflecting upon the achievements and experiences of the year, including a number of sporting tours and weekends away. A highlight for many was our netball and hockey tour to Singapore and Malaysia. We look forward to announcing details of our next long-haul tour very soon.
A full list of winners, who received their awards from Emily Campbell, is shown below. Special mentions go to the following major award winners: Rosie J (Upper Sixth) - Sportswoman of the Year; Belle K (Upper Sixth) – Sports Personality of the Year; Ella K was awarded The Sacred Heart Association Cup, which recognises outstanding contribution to school sport; Milly H-C won The Castle Cup, awarded to a Sixth Former for unwavering commitment and enthusiasm. Team of the Year was presented to The Bath Cup Swim Team of Sophie V-E (Lower Sixth), Lily O (Year 11), Alice H (Year 10), Lara S (Year 10) and Zoe T (Year 8).
As the awards drew to a close, Emily Campbell talked about her incredible journey from sporty youth to two-time Olympian as Britain’s best female weightlifter. Emily’s attitude to giving things a go and a complete dismissal of fear of failure was a superb message for our sportswomen at Woldingham. We will all certainly be behind Emily this summer as she travels to Paris for her second Olympic games in search of yet another medal to add to her lengthy list of achievements.
Many congratulations to all our winners, listed below. You can also see photos from both award events in the gallery.
| Sportswoman of the Year | Rosie J, Upper Sixth |
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Rosie, who has been an exceptional leader of the first XI hockey team this year, gives 100% to everything she does in sport. This award recognises her passion and dedication, as well as her exemplary skill set. Rosie is a regular in the Women’s 2’s at Wimbledon Hockey Club and made her National League debut this year. She trains alongside GB athletes and is coached by hockey legend Alex Danson MBE, a former guest speaker at our awards dinner. Alongside all this, Rosie has found time to pass on her passion this year by coaching other students. |
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| Sports Personality of the Year | Belle K, Upper Sixth |
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Belle has shown excellent dedication, sportsmanship, and an outstanding attitude towards sport throughout her time at Woldingham. She consistently gives 100% to the teams she is a part of and is a joy to have involved in sport at Woldingham. |
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| The Sacred Heart Association Cup | Ella K, Upper Sixth |
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Ella is an unassuming but awesome sportswoman and the ultimate team player. She has played every sport on offer at Woldingham during her seven years here. Ella is a born competitor and superb games player. |
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| Highly Commended | Amy B, Imogen D and Cara W, Upper Sixth |
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Amy, Immy and Cara have all made the most of what Woldingham sport has had to offer during their time here. All three students were awarded Sixth Form sport scholarships for their contribution at the highest level, having all been a part of the school’s Athlete Development Programme in younger years. They are superb sporting role models. |
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| The Castle Cup | Milly H-C, Upper Sixth |
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Unwaveringly committed and enthusiastic, Milly has been a superb leader and captained the 1st VII netball team to one of its most successful years. She leads by example, is passionate about her sport and is incredibly supportive of those around her. |
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| Team of the Year | The Bath Cup Swim Team |
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The team of Sophie V-E (Lower Sixth), Lily O (Year 11), Alice H (Year 10), Lara S (Year 10) and Zoe T (Year 8) was the first Woldingham team to be invited to compete in the prestigious Bath Cup, which was held at the Olympic Aquatic Centre. The team finished 24th and 23rd respectively in the freestyle and medley relays, ahead of some excellent competition. Mrs Cornelius, Head of Swimming, cannot wait to see what the students can achieve next year. |
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| Marden Sportswoman of the Year | Daisy L, Year 8 |
| This year’s U13 Surrey Cross Country Champion, Daisy also won the Epsom Downs League. She ran at the South of England Championships, finishing in a superb 14th place. Now that cross country season has ended, Daisy has taken to the athletics track, competing at U15 level in the 1500m. | |
| Junior Cross Country Coach's Award | Daisy L, Year 8 |
| Senior Cross Country Coach's Award | Fleur D-C, Upper Sixth |
| Lower Junior Swimming Coach's Award | Bella C, Year 7 |
| Junior Swimming Coach's Award | Odette B, Year 8 |
| Inter Swimming Coach's Award | Abigail I, Year 9 |
| Senior Swimming Coach's Award | Lily O, Year 11 |
| U12A Netball Players’ Player | Lila-Beau H, Year 7 |
| U12A Netball Coach's Player | Bella C, Year 7 |
| U12B Netball Players’ Player | Sarah A, Year 7 |
| U12B Netball Coach's Player | Francesca L, Year 7 |
| U12C Netball Players’ Player | Emily S, Year 7 |
| U12C Netball Coach's Player | Florie S, Year 7 |
| U13A Netball Players’ Player | Freya F, Year 8 |
| U13A Netball Coach's Player | Delphie M, Year 8 |
| U13B Netball Players’ Player | Evie F, Year 8 |
| U13B Netball Coach’s Player | Lexi T, Year 8 |
| U13C Netball Players’ Player | Maya A, Year 8 |
| U13C Netball Coach's Player | Poppy F, Year 8 |
| U14A Netball Players’ Player | Cosima L, Year 9 |
| U14A Netball Coach's Player | Maia W, Year 9 |
| U14B Netball Players’ Player | Zina N, Year 9 |
| U14B Netball Coach's Player | Georgina O, Year 9 |
| U14C Netball Players’ Player | Yuri C, Year 9 |
| U14C Netball Coach's Player | Ada L, Year 9 |
| U15A Netball Players’ Player | Ella A, Year 10 |
| U15A Netball Coach's Player | Ignatia W, Year 10 |
| U15B Netball Players’ Player | Katie L, Year 10 |
| U15B Netball Coach's Player | Chloe F, Year 10 |
| U15C Netball Players’ Player | Roberta Z H C, Year 10 |
| U15C Netball Coach's Player | Temidore D, Year 10 |
| 1st VII Netball Players’ Player | Livvy B, Year 11 |
| 1st VII Netball Coach's Player | Milly H-C, Upper Sixth |
| 2nd VII Netball Players’ Player | Freya W, Year 11 |
| 2nd VII Netball Coach's Player | Freya W, Year 11 |
| 3rd VII Netball Players’ Player | Toni B, Lower Sixth |
| 3rd VII Netball Coach's Player | Rosie O, Year 11 |
| 4th VII Netball Players’ Player | Maisie-Grace E, Lower Sixth |
| 4th VII Netball Coach's Player | Eva Q, Year 11 |
| U12A Hockey Players’ Player | Emily H, Year 7 |
| U12A Hockey Coach's Player | Scarlett S, Year 7 |
| U12B Hockey Players’ Player | Amelia R, Year 7 |
| U12B Hockey Coach's Player | Amelia R, Year 7 |
| U12C Hockey Players’ Player | Stella B, Year 7 |
| U12C Hockey Coach's Player | Emily S, Year 7 |
| U13A Hockey Players’ Player | Daisy O, Year 8 |
| U13A Hockey Coach's Player | Oli D A, Year 8 |
| U13B Hockey Players’ Player | Freya F, Year 8 |
| U13B Hockey Coach's Player | Evie F, Year 8 |
| U13C Hockey Players’ Player | Emi O, Year 8 |
| U13C Hockey Coach's Player | Molly H, Year 8 |
| U14A Hockey Players’ Player | Valentina B, Year 9 |
| U14A Hockey Coach's Player | Georgina O, Year 9 |
| U14B Hockey Players’ Player | Emily L, Year 9 |
| U14B Hockey Coach's Player | Ella B-V, Year 9 |
| U15A Hockey Players’ Player | Laura W, Year 10 |
| U15A Hockey Coach's Player | Ella A, Year 10 |
| U15B Hockey Players’ Player | Freya H, Year 10 |
| U15B Hockey Coach's Player | Scarlett C, Year 10 |
| 1st XI Players’ Player | Niamh W, Upper Sixth |
| 1st XI Coach's Player | Anna M, Lower Sixth |
| 2nd XI Players’ Player | Madelief v T, Upper Sixth |
| 2nd XI Coach's Player | Mima H, Upper Sixth |
