Sport at Pembroke
An array of sporting opportunities
Sport is an integral part of Pembroke life. It not only improves health and wellbeing but also teaches children about teamwork, leadership, team spirit and sportsmanship. It fosters valuable personal qualities such as resilience, determination, stamina and self-discipline.
Pembroke pupils have always been renowned for their sporting ability but we are equally proud of their reputation for sportsmanship and team spirit. This success is driven by our comprehensive sports programme which is built on the pursuit of sporting integrity. It is also fuelled by our firm belief that all children have something to offer and gain from sport.
Children at Pembroke represent the school in sport from a young age thanks to the variety of teams in each age group. Matches between other IAPS schools are common and every child is given the opportunity to be involved.
“Pembroke’s sports teams do extremely well and this encourages pupils’ competitive spirit and enhances their health and fitness…They are naturally competitive but also sporting and have a strong sense of fair play.”
Cricket
Both boys and girls play cricket in the Michaelmas term. Training and matches place an emphasis on skill, sportsmanship and building a lifelong passion for the game.
Hockey
Hockey is played in the Lent term on grass pitches. Both girls and boys are taught teamwork and camaraderie through training and competitive matches.
Netball
Girls play netball in the Trinity term. There are a number of fixtures arranged both home and away, as well as an inter-house tournament. Like all team sports at Pembroke, netball encourages personal growth, collaboration and camaraderie.
Rugby
Rugby is played in the Trinity term. Training and matches are greatly enjoyed and build towards the eagerly anticipated Ndume 7s tournament, which is hosted at Pembroke and is the largest Prep school rugby tournament in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Girls Touch Rugby
An opportunity for girls to experience rugby, Touch Rugby is a popular option. The Ndume Girls Touch Rugby tournament is a great incentive and the girls work hard to be selected to represent the school in this event.
Football
Football is played alongside cricket in the Michaelmas term and is also offered throughout the year as a club. Impromptu matches often spring up in free time, with jumpers as goal posts!
Athletics
Athletics runs alongside cricket in the Michaelmas term. The children take part in several track and field meets and everyone enjoys the lively Inter-House Sports Day at the end of term.
Cross Country
The Shrewsbury Cup is the first competition of the year falling in the Lent term with races continuing into the Trinity term. Both inter-school and inter-house events are enjoyed by Pembroke's many keen runners.
Swimming
Swimming is enjoyed by all ages, beginning with water safety and progressing to stroke proficiency and endurance. There is a swim squad for keen swimmers, several inter-school galas in the Lent term and twice termly ‘Boats’, our swimming relays, where every Form group competes against each other in Divisions, in pursuit of winning the coveted Fish trophy.
Tennis
Tennis is offered to groups and individuals. We have two courts at Pembroke and several excellent tennis coaches. Tennis is a popular weekend pastime too, with children often challenging each other to a match.
Squash
This fast paced game is great fun. We have two courts, with viewing galleries above, and our squash players compete in matches in the Lent term.
Gymnastics
Gymnastics is offered as a module in PE sessions, where the children enthusiastically put their fitness, balance and flexibility to the test. It is also available as an extra should children want to do additional sessions.
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