old elthamians
One of the major steps in Old Elthamians continued progression
is the move of their senior section back to Eltham College.
Traditionally Old Elthamians RFC is for the old boys of Eltham
and the link between the two continues to go from strength-to
strength in the present day.
At Eltham College every pupil is known and valued as an
individual. With excellent facilities, pupils are encouraged to
perform at their highest level; in academia, sport, music, art and
drama, there is scope for everyone to realise their potential.
Simon McGrahan is the Development Director at the College and
took the time to tell us more about the College and their link
with Old Elthamians, saying, “The school itself achieves fantastic
academic results (90 per cent A*- B at A-level) (70 per cent A*-A
at GCSE).”
“It’s great that we can provide an excellent academic education
and we also have the facilities to aid development outside
of the classroom. Rugby is one of the many important parts
of our pupil’s education along with a number of other sports.
Everything is in place here to allow our pupils to progress in
whatever sport they choose and they have a great set of sporting
opportunities.
“The link between Old Elthamians and Eltham College is
progressing well. It’s positive for our boys to see a natural
progression for them to go on and play for the club and the link
works well for everyone involved.
“They used to play their fixtures at the school and following
talks over the last two or three years I’m delighted to say that
they are gradually moving back home with the Senior Rugby
moving here in September.
“It’s great to see the club doing so well at the moment as
everybody at the College likes to see them being successful. The
club is only going to get stronger and having that association
in place will help to raise our profile and publicise the fantastic
facilities that we have to offer.”
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