SPORT
SPORT
We aspire to be the leading school , internationally , for students seeking to combine the best of both an academic and sporting education
Our mission is to provide opportunities for every student to thrive , within an inclusive and inspirational environment .
We aim to achieve this by :
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Providing a range of opportunities to engage in sport across the academic year , fostering lifelong interest Providing an environment where excellence can be developed Contributing to a sustainable future for the school and wider world Developing behaviours which positively affect sporting culture Developing links with the local and international communities
Sevenoaks School enjoys a wealth of sporting activities , which form a major part of life at the school . The opportunities for students to participate in sporting activities are extensive as we promote a positive , lifelong approach to sport coupled with excellent facilities and coaching .
We value and promote the opportunity that sport has to develop characteristics and strive to create an environment where all students are independent , resilient and humble .
In the Sixth Form , a range of sporting activities are offered to students at a competitive , recreational and club level . Sevenoaks offers 23 representative sports including rugby , football , cricket , hockey , netball , tennis , sailing and shooting , amongst others . We have a very strong clubs and lifestyles programme which includes a range of activities such as dance , yoga , aerobics , fencing and martial arts , in which students of all levels are welcome to participate .
Sevenoaks has a strong tradition of sporting achievement and excellence with annual success at county , regional and national level . Over 80 students each year represent county level and above in a range of sports , including some 20 international sportsmen and women .
Sevenoaks School proudly fields over 120 sports teams and plays over 1100 fixtures per year , which highlights the level of commitment to coaching and opportunities available to all students attending the school .
48 THE IB AT SEVENOAKS | CREATIVITY , ACTION , SERVICE