Sport
Developing character and resilience – good for the mind, body and spirit.
At Berkhamsted Girls we understand that physical exercise is good for the mind, body and spirit.
The numerous benefits of Sport at Berkhamsted Girls include:
–Building confidence
–Developing character and resilience
–Encouraging sport as a way of life, for lifelong participation
–Reducing stress and pressure
–Encouraging determination, goal-setting and motivation
Sport also requires memorisation, repetition and learning – all of which benefit our pupils academically.
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Specialist Sport Teachers
Berkhamsted’s PE Department consists of specialist teachers who provide expert teaching and coaching, before, during and after school. In addition, we employ a number of external coaches to support our sport programmes.
Impressive numbers of pupils represent the school each week in various sports and all pupils are encouraged to be involved in competitive sport at the appropriate level.
The Cricketer – Top 100
The Cricketer has published its Schools Guide 2022, featuring the top 100 senior, the top 50 prep/junior and the top 20 all-girls schools in a bumper 156-page supplement.
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Ambitious go-getters who are always looking for ways to make themselves stand out from the crowd, and want to get the absolute utmost from the education and opportunities available to them.
Strong research skills are evident in many examples of project work, and older pupils, in particular, show excellent ability to assimilate and analyse a wide range of sources.
We are delighted to announce that Evie has been selected for the @englandnetball Roses Academy🌹. Evie is part of our U19 national title winning squad and we are so excited to see her take the next step on her netball journey. #teamberko @berkhamstedschools @berkhamstedsixth
We are delighted to announce that Evie has been selected for the @englandnetball Roses Academy🌹. Evie is part of our U19 national title winning squad and we are so excited to see her take the next step on her netball journey. #teamberko @berkhamstedschools @berkhamstedsixth
Thanks to coaches @sean_maitland , Kevin Barrett and @duncantaylor1 from @saracensofficial for coming to work with our senior players as part of the ongoing partnership between @berko_sport and the premiership club. A brilliant early morning of skill development for all the players. @berkhamstedschools @berkhamstedsixth
Thanks to coaches @sean_maitland , Kevin Barrett and @duncantaylor1 from @saracensofficial for coming to work with our senior players as part of the ongoing partnership between @berko_sport and the premiership club. A brilliant early morning of skill development for all the players. @berkhamstedschools @berkhamstedsixth
According to statistics compiled by @wisden_cricket, @berkhamstedschools Girls 1st XI played more matches than any other school in the UK (21 matches + 1 abandoned) in 2024.
Hannah was the top female 1st XI wicket taker in the UK. She took 35 wickets @ 10.66 (plus 2 wickets for the U17 team @ 17.5).
Well done to Hannah for her skill, and to the whole squad for their dedication to the sport. We are so proud of these two statistics and our cricket programme in general. #TeamBerko
Come and see some of our cricketers in action on Thursday 11th September at our Sports Open Evening (1630-1800), along with showcases of all our other sporting provision.
According to statistics compiled by @wisden_cricket, @berkhamstedschools Girls 1st XI played more matches than any other school in the UK (21 matches + 1 abandoned) in 2024.
Hannah was the top female 1st XI wicket taker in the UK. She took 35 wickets @ 10.66 (plus 2 wickets for the U17 team @ 17.5).
Well done to Hannah for her skill, and to the whole squad for their dedication to the sport. We are so proud of these two statistics and our cricket programme in general. #TeamBerko
Come and see some of our cricketers in action on Thursday 11th September at our Sports Open Evening (1630-1800), along with showcases of all our other sporting provision.
So much fun being back with our friends today! Our Prep pupils were invited to join us for some sporting activities this morning, helping to develop their confidence, communication and connection as we get ready to return to school for the new academic year!
So much fun being back with our friends today! Our Prep pupils were invited to join us for some sporting activities this morning, helping to develop their confidence, communication and connection as we get ready to return to school for the new academic year!
Congratulations to Maya for her call up to the Romanian U15 side. Over the summer she attended an 8 day long intensive training camp at the National football centre and played twice against Macedonia winning 5-0 & 2-1. Maya currently represents @isfafootball U15 side and plays for MK Dons. Looking forward to the season ahead with lots of football for @berkhamstedgirls #teamberko
Congratulations to Maya for her call up to the Romanian U15 side. Over the summer she attended an 8 day long intensive training camp at the National football centre and played twice against Macedonia winning 5-0 & 2-1. Maya currently represents @isfafootball U15 side and plays for MK Dons. Looking forward to the season ahead with lots of football for @berkhamstedgirls #teamberko
🏅 Congratulations to all our athletes who competed with enthusiasm for their Houses at Senior Sports Day at Jarman Park for @berkhamstedboys and @berkhamstedgirls !
☀️ We were blessed with bright sunshine which made the soak the teacher in the stocks event a little more bearable for our reluctant volunteers, even Mr Ford!
🏃♂️ There were a variety of events to take part in, with something for everyone, including:
– Fun run
– Track races
– Discus
– Javelin
– Shotput
– Long jump
– High jump
– Relay
– Fun relays
🏆 Results will be released in due course but there were some school records beaten by some outstanding performances.
Which Houses do you think will be victorious? Let us know in the comments! 👇
#teamberko #BerkhamstedSchool #SportsDay #Athletics
🏅 Congratulations to all our athletes who competed with enthusiasm for their Houses at Senior Sports Day at Jarman Park for @berkhamstedboys and @berkhamstedgirls !
☀️ We were blessed with bright sunshine which made the soak the teacher in the stocks event a little more bearable for our reluctant volunteers, even Mr Ford!
🏃♂️ There were a variety of events to take part in, with something for everyone, including:
– Fun run
– Track races
– Discus
– Javelin
– Shotput
– Long jump
– High jump
– Relay
– Fun relays
🏆 Results will be released in due course but there were some school records beaten by some outstanding performances.
Which Houses do you think will be victorious? Let us know in the comments! 👇
#teamberko #BerkhamstedSchool #SportsDay #Athletics
Some footage from yesterday’s Girls 1st XI v @hertswomenscricket U18. What a game! #teamberko
📣 Newsflash 📣
Cricket Weeks starts today for our Girls and Boys 1st XI’s. We welcome the following to Chesham Road: @hertswomenscricket @qebarnet1573 @berkhamstedcc @sunriserscricket @homeofcricket @freeforesterscc @ace.programme @hertscricket @buckscricket.official @oldberkhamstedians @mcsoxford and of course, the @berkhamstedschools Staff XI!
All games can be followed live via our Play-Cricket site and, obviously, all are welcome to come along to Chesham Road to watch in person.
@berkhamstedsixth @berkhamstedboys @berkhamstedgirls
📣 Newsflash 📣
Cricket Weeks starts today for our Girls and Boys 1st XI’s. We welcome the following to Chesham Road: @hertswomenscricket @qebarnet1573 @berkhamstedcc @sunriserscricket @homeofcricket @freeforesterscc @ace.programme @hertscricket @buckscricket.official @oldberkhamstedians @mcsoxford and of course, the @berkhamstedschools Staff XI!
All games can be followed live via our Play-Cricket site and, obviously, all are welcome to come along to Chesham Road to watch in person.
@berkhamstedsixth @berkhamstedboys @berkhamstedgirls
Y7 & 8 GIRLS HOUSE CRICKET… a brilliant day with some excellent performances & an exceptional spirit on display… well done to New Stede & Russell, however 🏏 was the real winner of the day! #teamberko @berkhamstedgirls @berkhamstedschools
Y7 & 8 GIRLS HOUSE CRICKET… a brilliant day with some excellent performances & an exceptional spirit on display… well done to New Stede & Russell, however 🏏 was the real winner of the day! #teamberko @berkhamstedgirls @berkhamstedschools
Stars v Sunrisers Trip: Thank you to @surreycricket for the great hospitality during our girls cricket trip to The Oval. Our pupils loved watching @sestarscricket v @sunriserscricket and meeting the squads at the end 🏏🌟🌅 #TeamBerko
Stars v Sunrisers Trip: Thank you to @surreycricket for the great hospitality during our girls cricket trip to The Oval. Our pupils loved watching @sestarscricket v @sunriserscricket and meeting the squads at the end 🏏🌟🌅 #TeamBerko
A snapshot of our week of sport here @berkhamstedprep 🙌 so many of our children enjoying the wide range of sporting opportunities on offer to them, including cricket, gymnastics, swimming, athletics, tennis and even an aquathlon! We will be ready for a rest this summer! 🏃♀️🏊🏏🤸♀️☀️
A snapshot of our week of sport here @berkhamstedprep 🙌 so many of our children enjoying the wide range of sporting opportunities on offer to them, including cricket, gymnastics, swimming, athletics, tennis and even an aquathlon! We will be ready for a rest this summer! 🏃♀️🏊🏏🤸♀️☀️
Developing Remarkable People – Sport teaches us so much about character. This was highlighted yesterday in the Girls 1st XI Last 16 game in @cricketpapercups (The Hundred).
The opposition were one wicket down batting first when their number three flicked the ball down to fine leg. It looked like it was going for four, but Hannah chased it and kept it in. The batters had stopped running, thinking it had gone for 4, Hannah’s throw came into Christina who removed the bails and appealed for the wicket. The batters had realised their mistake and tried to get back, but the one at the wicket-keepers end was caught short and given out by the umpire.
As the batter was walking off, wicket-keeper, Christina asked if she could withdraw the appeal and the batter be reinstated, which the umpires agreed to. In a national cup last 16 game that now sees the team two wins from a Lords final, this was a remarkable piece of sporting behaviour.
We love that sport allows players the opportunity to make decisions and develop their character in this manner. #SpiritofCricket @homeofcricket
@berkhamstedgirls @berkhamstedboys @berkhamstedsixth @berkhamstedschools
#developingremarkablepeople
Developing Remarkable People – Sport teaches us so much about character. This was highlighted yesterday in the Girls 1st XI Last 16 game in @cricketpapercups (The Hundred).
The opposition were one wicket down batting first when their number three flicked the ball down to fine leg. It looked like it was going for four, but Hannah chased it and kept it in. The batters had stopped running, thinking it had gone for 4, Hannah’s throw came into Christina who removed the bails and appealed for the wicket. The batters had realised their mistake and tried to get back, but the one at the wicket-keepers end was caught short and given out by the umpire.
As the batter was walking off, wicket-keeper, Christina asked if she could withdraw the appeal and the batter be reinstated, which the umpires agreed to. In a national cup last 16 game that now sees the team two wins from a Lords final, this was a remarkable piece of sporting behaviour.
We love that sport allows players the opportunity to make decisions and develop their character in this manner. #SpiritofCricket @homeofcricket
@berkhamstedgirls @berkhamstedboys @berkhamstedsixth @berkhamstedschools
#developingremarkablepeople
