It’s been a busy start to the summer for St Dominic’s Priory School, here’s what’s been happening:
Sailing:
St Dominic’s Priory School in Stone has now introduced sailing as another thrilling activity for the children to take part in.
The pupils have already been on several sailing adventures, including a fun-filled trip to Rudyard Lake near Leek at the beginning of term. With more sessions scheduled, the pupils are looking forward to a school calendar filled with sailing fun!
Eco Garden:
The Eco Garden at St Dominic’s Priory School in Stone is nearly in full bloom after a busy Spring of planting seedlings and weeding in preparation for the warmer weather.
The Eco Garden and new Eco Classroom have provided pupils with a wonderful array of activities, including a chance for the Eco Club to take part in the 35th annual RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch. The Birdwatch is a fun project which invites everyone to count all the different species of birds they can find in their garden. Nearly half a million people took part this year, including our Prep School!
A willow sculptor came into school as part of the WWF Earth Hour Day. Earth Hour is an event which is held worldwide annually, encouraging individuals, communities, households and businesses to turn off their non-essential lights for one hour on the last Saturday in March, as a symbol for their commitment to the planet.
The Eco Garden represents a part of St Dominic’s contribution to this commitment, which now includes a wonderful living Willow tunnel which will feature in the garden for years to come.
Sports Update:
St.Dominic’s Priory School student Ellie Cope (Year 7) retained her Shot Put Champion status for the second year running at the recent Midlands Independent Schools Athletics Championships at the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham. Congratulations to Ellie, who now qualifies to represent the regional team at the National Championships later in June.
Competing at Northwood Stadium over May half-term, St.Dominic’s Priory School student Hollie Stow (sixth form) became the Staffordshire County High Jump Champion in the Junior Women’s age group with a new personal best of 1.50m. Hollie also took 2nd place in the Long Jump and 3rd place in the 100m Hurdles. Well done Hollie!
The St Dominic’s Priory School U11 mixed Tri-Golf team qualified for the prestigious Staffordshire School Games later in June which is set to take place at Keele University. Tri-Golf is a ‘mini’ version of golf which has been specifically designed for young children at infant, primary and junior schools. It involves the use of adapted equipment and a variety of games designed to provide an enjoyable introduction to the sport.
Congratulations to all involved in qualifying for the Staffordshire School Games!
Olivia Bennett, Horse Riding Success!:
We would like to congratulate St Dominic’s Priory School pupil Olivia Bennett on her continued riding success. Olivia, who is currently in Primary 2, has been riding since she was three years old and her riding career is going from strength to strength. Last September, Olivia and her pony Barkway Tia Dalma won the Champion of Champions at the British Pony Society Championship show which was held over 5 days at Arena UK in Grantham. In March this year, Olivia, who rides for the Katy Carter show team, won her class at the first qualifier of the year for the Royal International Horse Show at Hartbury College in Gloucester. Following qualification Olivia went on to become Mini Show Pony Champion, which she also achieved in May having again won a Royal International Qualifier.
Continuing on from this success, Olivia and Barkway Tia Dalma won the Show Pony lead rein class at the Royal Windsor Horse Show and became Mini Show Pony Champion yet again! The following day at Royal Windsor, Olivia went on to win the lead rein Show Hunter Pony riding Isley Walton Pearl.
Further success was also reported on Sunday 1st June at the Birmingham NEC, where Olivia won her class, she became reserve Mini Champion and qualified for the Horse of the Year Show.
Congratulations Olivia on such a wonderful riding season so far!
