On Wednesday morning a team of Y7 & 8 students travelled to Wollaston to represent the Academy in the Key Stage 3 District Boccia Competition. Competing against other schools including Wollaston and Ferrers, the students played 6 games in total. The Rushden team won 5 out of the 6 games and drew to local rivals Ferrers! An absolutely fantastic achievement for a group of students who only met each other as a team last week and were only introduced to the sport for the first time two weeks ago!!!

The team consisted of Winnie L, Luke Q, Logan B, Robert B and Thomas W. Each of these students should be incredibly proud of this achievement and the way in which they conducted themselves throughout the morning, demonstrating amazing sportsmanship and encouragement to other schools when not participating themselves. The team will now continue to practice on a Friday lunchtime at Invitation Club, ready to represent East Northamptonshire in the County Championships later this year. 

For many of the students this was the very first time they have represented their school and Rushden Academy and we as a PE team and school could not be any prouder of their achievement!!