St Edmund’s College celebrated an exciting milestone as two students competed in their first-ever tournament at Silver Leys Polo Club on Sunday 24 May.
Representing the College with skill, determination and enthusiasm, Noah (Elements) and Charlotte (Rhetoric) joined forces with two other players to take part in the Prestige & Village Polo Tournament. Despite it being their first competitive chukka, the team delivered an outstanding performance, winning both of their matches against two other teams.
Charlotte leads the attack
The event marked an important step in the development of polo at St Edmund’s and showcased the confidence, resilience and commitment that characterise our pupils. Both Noah and Charlotte embraced the opportunity to challenge themselves in a new sporting environment, developing their polo skills while proudly representing the College community.
Noah leads the attack
The tournament was not only a sporting success but also a highly enjoyable social occasion, bringing together players, families and supporters in a welcoming atmosphere. The team received fantastic encouragement throughout the day, reflecting the strong sense of community that underpins co-curricular life at St Edmund’s.
As a school that places equal value on academic achievement and co-curricular opportunity, St Edmund’s is proud to offer pupils experiences that help them grow in confidence, teamwork and leadership. The successful debut has generated great excitement, and plans are already underway to build on this achievement, including the possibility of entering a full team of four in November.
Pupils interested in exploring polo are encouraged to get involved as the programme continues to grow. With such a promising start, the future of polo at St Edmund’s looks bright indeed.
Any pupils interested in learning more should contact our co-curricular activities co-ordinator, Nikki Pitman: Npitman@stedmundscollege.org or Sam Appleford: sappleford@stedmundscollege.org
To find out more about co-curricular activities at St Edmund’s click here.