The AstroTurf Appeal Mega Marathon

With bleary eyes, and a barely risen sun the first two teams took to the hockey pitch at 5am for what would be the first match of a truly incredible twelve hour hockey marathon. The day would see over 200 players – mums, dads, pupils and ex-pupils– in a mind boggling array of kit, take to one of the three pitches to do their bit for Mrs Walkland’s fundraising marathon.

The Old Farts v Quadreceps displayed as much sartorial innovation as they did sporting skill. Tom Dale baked in a wet suit, Grayson Maguire squeezed himself into a netball strip, and James Gordon protected himself in full cricket gear including helmet! Mr Bourne Arton played in full batman garb and Mr Turner in a rather fetching tutu!

At the opposite end of the age groups Mega Men (Form 1 boys), Golden Girls (Form 1 girls) and Golden Girls (mums and Pre-Prep staff) all played each other, with the Form 1s giving the mums a run for their money and showing how fit the children are compared to their parents!

What was particularly great to see was so many spectators and supporters throughout the day, and so many novice players who really rose to the occasion.
So far the Office has received over £11,000 of sponsorship money from the day. You can see the current overall total on our JustGiving page (click here).