READY TO BE ACTIVE
We know how important it is for all our pupils to “Be Well, Live Well, Learn Well.”
Situated in the centre of Colchester, we can offer a wide range of sports using state-of-the-art facilities available in the local area. That includes football, cricket, hockey, rugby, squash, badminton, swimming and rescue skills, water polo, cross country and athletics. Netball, basketball and PE lessons, including dance, gymnastics and yoga are provided on-site.
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READY TO COMPETE
To reinforce our sporting culture, we are members of various sports associations (North East Essex School Sports Association, Colchester & Blackwater Schools Sports Association and the Independent School Association) which provides our pupils with the opportunity to compete at local, county and national level.
From swimming and athletics to football, squash, and trampolining, every child can find an opportunity to represent the school and embrace the joy of sport.
SPORTS AWARDS
READY TO ASPIRE HIGHER
At our annual Prize Giving, awards and trophies recognise pupils who excel in sport. Pupils in Year 6 and 11 can also apply to become House Sports Captains.
We offer Sports Scholarships for Year 7 entry to those demonstrating exceptional talent, achievement, and commitment to representing the school.
DEPARTMENT AWARDS
Colchester Prep & High School are proud to have been awarded the ISA Award for Outstanding Sport Provision in 2019 and have received a ‘Highly Commended’ in both the Active Education Award and the Most Inventive Sports Programme category of the Muddy Stilettos Best Schools Awards in 2022.
PE CURRICULUM
READY TO LET OFF STEAM
From Nursery to Year 11, all pupils take timetabled PE and Games lessons with specialist staff, promoting physical activity, teamwork, and personal commitment.
If your child does not consider themselves ‘sporty’ they are not forgotten. our wide range of sports and supportive staff help every pupil find a pursuit they enjoy, while the House system allows everyone to compete in inter-house matches, whatever their ability.
Sports Clubs
AUTUMN TERM | SPRING TERM | SUMMER TERM |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Prep Multisport | Prep-Prep Multisport | Pre-Prep Multisport |
| Pre-Prep Yoga/Just Dance | Prep-Prep Yoga/Just Dance | Pre-Prep Yoga/Just Dance |
| Prep Rugby | Prep Football | Prep Athletics |
| Prep Netball | Prep Netball | Prep Multi-Sports |
| Senior Football | Senior Rugby | Senior Athletics |
| Senior Netball | Senior Netball | Senior Cricket |
| Senior Basketball | Senior Basketball | Senior Just Dance |
| Senior Irish Dancing | Senior Irish Dancing | Senior Irish Dancing |
| Senior Ballet | Senior Ballet | Senior Ballet |