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The Stopfordian 2011–2012
not to mention rewarding, especially when you get a bullseye.
It is also an individual sport, so you have not got the burden
of letting down the team if your aim is poor. Archery is an
activity that I thoroughly recommend, especially for any
aspiring young Legolas or Katniss Everdeen.
Catherine Sharples (L8)
CLIMBING
Climbing this year has been just as successful as previous years, if not more so. We
have recruited many more keen climbers from all years. They have become
valuable members of the club and have added to the climbing family. Not only
have younger students been attracted to the sport, but also new students in the
Sixth Form.
The Peter Boardman Wall has provided another year’s worth of amazing climbing
with the routes on the wall being changed more regularly by teachers as well as
students. There has been more variety, so students can keep pushing themselves
on harder grades, as well as never being bored.
The climbing club is different from any other club, as students of all ages, including
some from the Junior School, have the opportunity to climb together, challenging
each other all the way. The sport tests several parts of the human body, developing
stamina, strength and agility, as well as the psychological ‘fight or flight’ element.
Climbing encourages the need to work as a team and to put trust in companions as
well as face the challenge of the rock itself. This test of physical and mental strength
is what attracts me personally to climbing and I think many would also agree.
Climbing at the roperace
QUOTES:
‘I just like everyone being there from
all the years! I know loads more
people now and the teachers are
really encouraging!!’
Lilia Sebouai (2Q)
‘I would probably comment on the
fact that the routes are changed
regularly, making it better for pupils
and that the teachers have even
given students the chance to do this,
helping us to improve and giving us
fun things to do.’
Jennifer Kent (4W)
‘I enjoy the combination of the
physical and mental challenge. It
also makes for good exercise.’
Sam Allport (U7)
‘It’s fun and very sociable.’
Phil Hanson (U8)
‘I’ve been able to improve my
technique, whilst learning to face
new challenges.’
Memona Shahid (L8)
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