Friday 13 June 2025
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Sports Court Refurbishment Update: Looking Ahead! #PlayYourPart

As we shared last week, we've successfully reached our initial fundraising target unlocking the Sport England matched funding.  This was a significant milestone, and it brings us much closer to providing a top-notch sporting facility for our students and the wider community.

Reaching this goal means we've now been able to go out to tender to identify a contractor to complete the refurbishment work.  This is an exciting phase, as we begin to select the right team to bring our plans to life.  We'll be carefully reviewing all submissions to ensure we choose a contractor who can deliver the highest quality results for our community.

Our Stretch Target: Equipping the Courts!

As we move forward with the refurbishment, we also have an important stretch target: to raise an additional £8,000 that will enable us to purchase essential sports equipment for the newly renovated courts.  While the initial target covers the court resurfacing and structural improvements, having new, high-quality equipment will truly complete the facility and enhance the sporting experience for all our students and the wider community who also use our facilities and bring in additional income into the School.

To help us achieve this, our dedicated crowdfunding campaign is still open for another 25 days.  Every contribution, no matter how small, brings us closer to our goal of providing the best possible sports experience for all who use our facilities.  You can still contribute directly via https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/refurbishment-of-sports-court-and-aylesbury-high.

We'll keep you updated as we move through the tender process and select our preferred contractor.  Thank you once again for your continued support in making this project a reality for our school.

D of E Bronze Qualifying Expedition 7 - 8 June

Last weekend, 43 Year 10 students braved the weather and set off in 7 groups from Great Missenden, Prestwood and Princes Risborough to walk to Ellesborough where they camped overnight, before returning to a different finish point the following day.  

The students completed about 20km over the 2 days, journeying each day for 6 hours, with their full rucksacks.  Thankfully camp was set and all had eaten before a brief heavy shower and the roll of thunder arrived that was forecast on Saturday evening.  

All were determined to complete the expedition and good spirits prevailed, in particular it was great to see that their map reading skills and a strong team spirit were applied throughout.

Mrs Hamilton
External Visits Coordinator and Duke of Edinburgh Manager