A varied, balanced and challenging programme of Physical Education is undertaken, which includes basketball, football, girls’ netball, cricket, athletics, fitness, cross country running and hockey. Senior pupils utilise the fitness suite and trampoline at the nearby sports centre. Pupils who study Physical Education GCSE can choose to be assessed on sports as varied as table-tennis, dance, trampolining and even skiing.
The Cross Country Competition, Swimming Gala and Sports Day are popular events in the annual school calendar. Our most talented players regularly represent Thames in matches against local schools and in wider borough and London-wide competitions. The Friday afternoon clubs programme has given pupils the opportunity to take part in badminton, tennis, football and dance.
From time to time on activity camps and trips, pupils have the chance to sample less mainstream sports such as kayaking, sailing, climbing, abseiling, caving and bowling.
Jenna's Story
Jenna achieved A*s in Religious Studies and Physical Education, As in English, Maths and Double Science and Bs in Drama, ICT and Spanish - exceptional results considering she trains 20+ hours a week as a gymnast.
Rated at one time 12th in Great Britain, Jenna has competed for England, winning medals in international competitions. She gained a first class degree in Sports Therapy at London Metropolitan University and is starting to practice as a sports therapist. She is also an assistant Sports teacher at Thames.
It is pleasing to find a school where competitive sport is still encouraged. I think it is a vital part of learning.
