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: l Providing a range of opportunities to engage in sport across the academic year, fostering lifelong interest l Providing an environment where excellence can be developed l Contributing to a sustainable future for the school and wider world l Developing behaviours which positively affect sporting culture l 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 football, rugby, cricket, netball, hockey, athletics, tennis, basketball, swimming, volleyball, shooting and sailing.
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 240 sports teams and plays over 1400 fixtures per year, which highlights the level of commitment to coaching and opportunities available to all students attending the school.
We have a very extensive sports club programme which includes a range of activities such as dance, yoga and a range of martial arts, in which students of all levels are welcome to participate.
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