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Boxing Skills Competition at the Frank Bruno Academy

On Tuesday 20 March, a team of students from Christ the King College, Lewisham, and a team from Christ the King College: St Mary's, Sidcup, took part in a boxing competition at the Frank Bruno Boxing Academy. The Academy, which is based at Priory Sports College in Orpington, is run by former world heavyweight champion Frank Bruno and his team. Throughout the winter term, CTK students have taken part in boxing...

PE Students Attend 'A Question of Sport' Filming

Three very lucky PE students were given a fantastic opportunity to attend a live filming of the country's most popular sports quiz programme, the BBC's 'A Question of Sport'. AS (lower sixth) PE student Jonathan Le Bas and A2 (upper sixth) PE students Theresa Rushforth and Tara Aladegbamigbe travelled up to Media City in Salford with Mr Bell-Nevin to attend the taping. Although expectations were understandably...

CTK St Mary's Introduces the Sports Graduate Programme

From September 2012 students who enrol onto the BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport & Exercise Science will be given the opportunity to apply for the unique Sports Graduate Programme. The Sports Graduate Programme (SGP) will offer outstanding opportunities to students interested in a high-profile career in the sports and fitness industry. With the College's extensive outdoor sports facilities and expert staff, the SGP...

Rugby Team Attends London Irish Rugby Club Master Class

Christ the King rugby squad was privileged to participate in an expert training session through the London Irish Rugby Club and attend an elite rugby match. The purpose of the day was to take part in a morning training session with London Irish community coaches and then to watch a European Cup match between London Irish and Cardiff Blues. On Saturday the 14th January, on the coldest morning of the year, the...

CTK St Mary's Accredited as Nike Training Club

In a pioneering move to increase female participation in sport, Christ the King College: St Mary's has become one of only 64 schools and colleges to be accredited as a Nike Training Club (NTC). The Nike Training Club scheme is designed to increase female engagement in sport and to improve students' health and wellbeing. Developed by Nike, NTC is an energetic group workout adapted to suit the needs of girls at Key...

Students Hit the Slopes in Preparation for AS PE Exam

Lower Sixth PE students were given a chance to put theory into practice during an evening of skiing in Kent. Students from Christ the King College: St Mary's visited Bromley Ski Centre in Orpington where beginners took an introductory lesson and then practiced their skills on a slope, while experienced skiers were able to improve their skills on the main slope. On a very cold evening, first time skiers were...