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A great picture from Wednesday!

The seconds also won, in this case away at Horris. Two points behind with one play to go, Sunningdale are awarded a penalty which the Head Monitor coolly slots between the posts. He admitted to me at lunch yesterday that he didn't realise that things were quite so close - probably a good thing!

Vivat Sunningdalia!!!

What a game!! In conditions not dissimilar to the Somme, the mighty men of the 1st XV took on a Horris Hill side that has had a very successful season. We knew that this was going to be tough and so it proved. Horris were deservedly ahead at half time but Sunningdale struck back early to set up a thrilling second half. Despite the difficult conditions, the handling was good and the ball was spread nicely. Sunningdale took the lead and the supporters thought they were in for a victory until Horris Hill struck twice to make victory seem beyond us with the score at 24 - 35. Sunningdale showed unbelievable spirit, though, and ran in two very late tries to take an incredible win 38 points to 35. 

Both sides deserve great credit for a rugby game that will live long in the memory.

Second half of term

All back safely from Long Leave for an action packed second half of the Lent term. A lot of focus is now on preparations for the play, The Pied Piper of Hamelin. With every boy playing a role, the whole school is involved in this epic production. The Harrow scholarship is round the corner and we are hoping to add to our tally of two successes already. The rugby team have some important fixtures coming up ,not least against Ludgrove. The cross country team will be hoping to build on their success before Long Leave and the fives team will be building up to the two national tournaments that they are involved in. There are so many more things going on from music exams to trips to France so the next few weeks are likely to go by in a flash.

Rugby

A long trip down to Wellesley was very worthwhile but sadly ended in defeat. We had all the play in the first half and should have put the game beyond them but we were unable to turn our pressure into points. They came back strongly in the second half and score from a missed penalty. The game ended 21-17 to the home side.

Today our runners are in action again and we are taking on Harrow on the fives courts.

Catch up!

Ok, I have not been very good at updating recently - must do better. It has been over a week since my last ....

We had a ball on Saturday night to raise money for the new Library. It was a huge success. We raised over £12,000 and a thoroughly good time was had by all. Lots of those who attended are very keen for it to become a more regular event. I can't say I disagree.

Last Thursday we regained our cross country shield which had been held by Hall Grove for the past four years. The senior team ran brilliantly and they richly deserved their victory over four other schools. They are running again tomorrow, this time against Lambrook.

Today the 1st XV are making the long journey down to Wellesley House in Kent. Wellesley are a similar size to us so I hope it will be a really good encounter. 

It might also be worth casting your eyes over our new weekly newsletter produced by one of the boys.  It is a great summary of Sunningdale life. http://www.sunningdaleschool.co.uk/MainFolder/NewsletterFeb8.pdf

More regular news to follow I promise!