3rd place - Morden   

4th place - Meridian   

Thank you to all the families for their enthusiastic support, which contributed to the vibrant atmosphere. The girls enjoyed seeing you participate and eagerly anticipate next year's event. 

Y1 PE Discovery Morning 

In our exciting annual PE Discovery morning for Year 1, pupils were able to experience a morning filled with hockey, netball, team building, and orienteering! Year 1, wide-eyed with excitement, eagerly absorbed the experience of being a KS2 girl at Blackheath High. As they marched over to the sports field, mirroring the steps of their older peers, they embraced the opportunity to dive into the huge array of sports offered at our school. 

Reflecting on the event, this Year 6 pupil offered a poignant observation, "Together, we inspire the future!". Indeed, it was a heartening reminder of the power of mentorship and shared experiences.   

We are confident that the Year 1 pupils departed with newfound enthusiasm for physical activity and a glimpse into the camaraderie that awaits them in the years ahead. To the parents who joined us, we hope the morning provided insight into our school's ethos and the supportive environment we nurture. Thank you so much to our fantastic Year 6 pupils for leading the way. 

Swimming Gala 

Congratulations to our Year 5 and Year 6 girls who participated in a swimming gala against Bromley High and Sydenham High on 21 March. The team displayed remarkable skill and sportsmanship throughout.

Special mention to our swimmers: 

• 1st place - U10A Medley Relay: Izzy, May, Freya, & Ayianna 

• 1st place - U10A Butterfly: Freya Ferris 

• 1st place - U11B Backstroke: Ruby-Rose Wang 

• 2nd place - U10A team overall in their category, showcasing their exceptional abilities in the pool 

• In the overall standings, our team demonstrated incredible performance, securing 3rd place. 

Congratulations to our talented swimmers for their outstanding achievements. We are incredibly proud of their accomplishments and look forward to their continued success in future competitions.  

Condover Hall Netball residential  

Another fantastic residential with our U11s on the annual Condover Hall trip. Despite the sky opening at times, the team’s winning opportunities also opened up and brought a whole new meaning to 'making a splash'! The U11A team secured a respectable 7th place out of 20 teams, advancing to the Cup tournament against tough competition. The U11B team achieved a commendable joint 3rd place out of 21 teams, reaching the semi-finals before being eliminated.  

Throughout the tournament, all teams displayed admirable sportsmanship and determination. Special recognition goes to Jessie and Ava for earning the Players' Player of the Weekend award, and to Bea and Isla C. for being awarded the Coaches' Player of the Weekend award. 

This weekend always enables lots of bonding and great après-sport and we had plenty of evening entertainment with staff and students getting stuck into some fun table tennis competition. 

Written by the Junior PE Department 

Other fixtures & events updates 

Athletics 

• The London Cross-Country Championships was a soggy, muddy but successful day for our Year 7 and 8 students as they all qualified to run for Greenwich! A big well done to them for qualifying and running in that mud and rain! A huge congrats to Sophia-Rose who came 2nd in ALL OF LONDON! Woweeee! 

• In mid-March, a group of girls from Years 3-6 participated in a Cross-Country meet hosted by Blackheath Prep. Despite the initially confusing weather, we were fortunate that rain held off, allowing for a fantastic afternoon of competition (see the standout results below). Furthermore, our girls competed in a relay of winners, which Blackheath High triumphed in! A tremendous effort from all involved. 

  • In Year 3, Ellie K managed to clinch 1st place, with Molly securing an impressive 3rd place out of a field of 15  

  • In Year 4, Eloisa claimed 2nd place, closely followed by Duru in 3rd 

  • Year 6’s Hattie demonstrated her prowess by securing 1st place 

Cycling  

• Huge well done to our first official Blackheath High School cycling team who rode as team of three in the Herne Hill Velodrome Inter Schools Championships and took first place on the podium – read the story here.

GCSE Performance Lab 

• In February, our GCSE PE students and Sport Scholars had the amazing opportunity to experience a day of strength and conditioning and pushing themselves to the max at the Advance Performance Lab in Guildford - totally validating the concept of strength of mind: strength of body. 

GCSE Climbing 

• Our GCSE PE students undertook a challenging, but very fun weekend of climbing at K2 in Crawley. We were so proud of their perseverance, strength and determination! 

Karate

• A huge congratulations to all the Junior School pupils who took part in their karate grading on Sunday for Red, Orange, Yellow and Green belts. With real Blackheath High poise and confidence, they all  impressed the Sensei with their katas. In our gallery below you can see our Year 4 Mighty Girls super proud to be passing their 8^th Kyu (red belt); well done again to Ahana, Adriana, Claudia, Rose and Juliette.

Hockey 

• Year 3 had a wonderful afternoon playing their first Hockey game against Bromley High. Despite facing tough competition from Bromley High’s Year 3 & 4 players and the scores favouring our opposition (3-0 and 2-0), our Year 3’s showed impressive resilience. Evelyn and Yasmine stood out as players of the match, demonstrating exceptional determination on the field.

• On 28 February, Year 4 faced The Pointer School in a hockey fixture, putting in a great effort, despite losing both games. Nevertheless, they enjoyed a rewarding afternoon applying skills that they have been learning in Games lessons.

• In two closely contested matches, our Year 5 Hockey team showcased resilience and determination against Colfe's. Despite a 2-1 draw and a narrow 4-3 loss, the Blackheath High players exhibited remarkable sportsmanship throughout. Ayianna and Shahzia earned recognition as players of the match, chosen by the opposing team for their standout performances. The coaches from Colfe’s were highly impressed by the display on the field from both teams.

• In early March, the Year 6 Hockey teams faced off against Colfe's in an exhilarating match where they showcased their skills brilliantly. The A team secured a solid 2-0 victory, while the B team triumphed with a close 1-0 win. The girls were elated with their success, reflecting the hard work and dedication they put into the game. 

Netball 

• The U12As had a brilliant day at their Kent County netball tournament. They learn with every match! They won 4, drew 1, lost 3. A brilliant day had by all, with Ella as player of the match.

• Our Year 3 Netball teams went up against The Pointer School with great enthusiasm, eager to showcase the skills they had honed during Games lessons in preparation for fixtures. Their performance was truly impressive, drawing cheers from all the proud parents who came to spectate. The results below were a testament to their hard work. Special recognition goes to Florence, Kaia, and Hanneli, who were singled out by the opposing team for their outstanding contributions to the game. 

  • The Red team triumphed with a final score of 1-0 in Blackheath High’s favour 

  • The Purple team secured a well-deserved 1-0 victory 

  • The Blue team held a commendable draw at 0-0