24 May 2023
On Friday 19 May, Woldingham celebrated sport in style, with our inaugural Marden Sports Awards after school and annual Sports Dinner and Awards in the evening. Both lovely events were made even more special thanks to inspiring words from Commonwealth gold medal winner Montell Douglas, who made history as the first woman to represent Great Britain at both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games (as a sprinter and then in the bobsleigh).
As well awarding prizes for the coach's player and players’ player for teams across the year groups, the evening highlighted the sporting achievements of the Upper Sixth who leave this summer. Special mentions go to Upper Sixth form students Maddie L, Woldingham’s outgoing Sport Ribbon, who won The Sacred Heart Association Cup for Outstanding Contribution to School Sport, Jessie B for winning Sports Personality of the Year and Luisa v D for The Castle Cup. Woldingham’s Sportswoman of the Year was Year 11 student Oksana v R.
“Our evening event was once again superbly attended. It’s always great to see the appreciation and support that our students give each other and to share highlights of the sporting year with parents. We were delighted to celebrate our first Marden Awards this year with our younger students being recognised more formally than in their usual year assembly. It was wonderful that they were also able to hear from Montell about her achievements and the challenges she has faced in sport. No doubt she will inspire our students to even greater sporting achievements in the year ahead,” said Mrs Caroline Treacy, Woldingham’s Director of Sport.
| Sportswoman of the Year | Oksana v R, Year 11 |
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Oksana made her mark in January with tremendous achievements at the British Schoolgirls’ Ski Races in France. She came second in the non-registered U16 Giant Slalom and first in the Combined Giant Slalom, winning the New Flaine Cup. |
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| Sports Personality of the Year | Jessie B, Upper Sixth |
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You cannot pass Jessie at school without her smiling, saying hello and asking how you are. She is hugely respected by her peers and especially in her hockey squad. With so much enthusiasm and constant energy, she brings joy to every training session and match. |
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| The Sacred Heart Association Cup | Maddie L, Upper Sixth |
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Maddie is a superb role model who understands the hard work it takes to be great. She has always been passionate about swimming throughout her time at Woldingham and has set high standards of commitment to training and achieving excellent results. She has also been an excellent Sport Ribbon and members of the PE Department truly respect her and value her contribution to school sport. |
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| Highly Commended | Alex S and Katy N, Upper Sixth |
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Alex and Katy have immersed themselves in school sport over the past seven years. They have represented Woldingham in all sports, but both have excelled on the hockey pitch in particular. They are highly respected by all and have made a real impact on school sport. |
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| The Castle Cup | Luisa v D, Upper Sixth |
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Luisa is superb team player and always brings her positivity onto court, motivating and encouraging her team. The PE Department would describe her as a natural leader and someone who always goes that extra step to support her team. |
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| Team of the Year | Woldingham A Ski Team |
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This year’s winning team of Megan v R, Year 9, Oksana v R, Year 11, and Sophie V-E, Year 11, had the best ski season in Woldingham history. Taking part in the Slalom, Giant Slalom and Combined events at the British Schoolgirls’ Ski Races, the Woldingham A Ski Team finished as the 3rd placed non-registered team in this national competition. |
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| Junior Cross Country Coach's Award | Daisy L, Year 7 |
| Senior Cross Country Coach's Award | Sophie W, Lower Sixth |
| Lower Junior Swimming Coach's Award | Zoe T, Year 7 |
| Junior Swimming Coach's Award | Lara S, Year 9 |
| Inter Swimming Coach's Award | Lily O, Year 10 |
| Senior Swimming Coach's Award | Maddie L, Upper Sixth |
| U12A Netball Players’ Player | Freya F |
| U12A Netball Coach's Player | Delphie M |
| U12B Netball Players’ Player | Mathilda U |
| U12B Netball Coach's Player | Emi O |
| U12C Netball Players’ Player | Daisy O |
| U12C Netball Coach's Player | Lila H |
| U13A Netball Players’ Player | Leelee T |
| U13A Netball Coach's Player | Maia W |
| U13B Netball Players’ Player | Matilda M |
| U13B Netball Coach’s Player | Maisie W |
| U13C Netball Players’ Player | Isabella T |
| U13C Netball Coach's Player | Isabelle G |
| U14A Netball Players’ Player | Amelia A |
| U14A Netball Coach's Player | Mimi G |
| U14B Netball Players’ Player | Laura W |
| U14B Netball Coach's Player | Emilia H |
| U14C Netball Players’ Player | Clemmie L |
| U14C Netball Coach's Player | Chloe F |
| U15A Netball Players’ Player | Margo V |
| U15A Netball Coach's Player | Margo V |
| U15B Netball Players’ Player | Erin K |
| U15B Netball Coach's Player | Lana T |
| U15C Netball Players’ Player | Rosie O |
| U15C Netball Coach's Player | Eva Q |
| 1st VII Netball Players’ Player | Nicole W, Upper Sixth |
| 1st VII Netball Coach's Player | Luisa v D, Upper Sixth |
| 2nd VII Netball Players’ Player | Alison N, Lower Sixth |
| 2nd VII Netball Coach's Player | Bella V, Upper Sixth |
| 3rd VII Netball Players’ Player | Autumn C, Year 11 |
| 3rd VII Netball Coach's Player | Saffron P, Upper Sixth |
| U12A Hockey Players’ Player | Charlotte B |
| U12A Hockey Coach's Player | Charlotte B |
| U12B Hockey Players’ Player | Lila H |
| U12B Hockey Coach's Player | Lila H |
| U12C Hockey Players’ Player | Sofia S |
| U12C Hockey Coach's Player | Paloma L |
| U13A Hockey Players’ Player | Georgia R |
| U13A Hockey Coach's Player | Emma W |
| U13B Hockey Players’ Player | Georgina O |
| U13B Hockey Coach's Player | Ivy B-W |
| U13C Hockey Players’ Player | Emily L |
| U13C Hockey Coach's Player | Matilda M |
| U14A Hockey Players’ Player | Amy M |
| U14A Hockey Coach's Player | Gracie H |
| U14B Hockey Players’ Player | Laura W |
| U14B Hockey Coach's Player | Scarlett C |
| U15A Hockey Players’ Player | Lily O |
| U15A Hockey Coach's Player | Ellie E |
| U15B Hockey Players’ Player | Naima-Grace O |
| U15B Hockey Coach's Player | Chloe B |
| 1st XI Players’ Player | Katy N, Upper Sixth |
| 1st XI Coach's Player | Rosie J, Upper Sixth |
| 2nd XI Players’ Player | Nina M, Upper Sixth |
| 2nd XI Coach's Player | Madelief v T, Lower Sixth |
