b'Road to Wimbledon-Gwendolyn KluEllesmere College Tennis Academy is proud to celebrate the remarkable achievement of our tennis prodigy, Gwendolyn Klu, who recently made her mark on the prestigious Wimbledon courts. At just 13 years old and a student at Ellesmere College, Gwen showcased her talent in the national finals of the Play Your Way to Wimbledon event, powered by Vodafone, the largest individual mass participation tennis competition in the UK.This year\'s competition saw thousands of 14 and under and 18 and under players vying for victory in the qualifying stages, progressing through county and regional finals to reach the pinnacle at Wimbledon\'s Aorangi Courts. Although Gwen didn\'t advance to the latter stages, her presence on the iconic courts was an unforgettable experience.Reflecting on her time at Wimbledon, Gwen expressed her enthusiasm, saying, "I\'ve found it really fun, I think I\'ve played really well. I haven\'t really played on grass before, and it\'s been weird as the ball doesn\'t bounce. It\'s very special to be at this venue as not a lot of people get this opportunity."In addition to her Wimbledon journey, we are delighted to announce that Gwen has also emerged victorious in the Tennis Shropshire County Championships - U16s category. A big congratulations to Gwendolyn for this outstanding achievementThe Play Your Way to Wimbledon competition, delivered in partnership by the LTA, The All England Lawn Tennis Club, and Vodafone, aims to inspire the next generation of tennis talent, providing young players with the chance to follow in the footsteps of their heroes and compete on Wimbledon\'s world-renowned courts. As we continue to foster tennis talent at Ellesmere College, we take immense pride in Gwen\'s achievements at Wimbledon, paving the way for future successes on and off the court.It\'s a Knock Out 2023Team work makes the dream work at the start of term with the much anticipated Sixth Form House \'It\'s a Knock Out\' Competition with all the usual fun and games! Teams from Meynell, Talbot, Wakeman-Lambart and Woodard Houses battled it out withthree-legged football, water balloons and tug of war followed by team challenges set by theQuiz Master and Head of Wakeman-Lambart House himself - Mr Dale Crawford!What a fantastic way to kick off the new term and welcome all our new starters into the Sixth Form!EllesmereCollellesmerecollellesmere_college4'