b'SportCricket Swimming Academy SuccessAs the summer term unfolds, Ellesmere College Cricket is in full swing, and theEllesmere College Swimming Academy Makes a Splash in thecampus grounds are abuzz with the sounds of cricket matches and enthusiastic2022-2023 Season!cheers. The cricket season has brought an array of thrilling games, with teamsThe Ellesmere College Swimming Academy (ECSA) has once again excelled in competing in various age groups, from juniors to seniors, showcasing thethe sporting world. There have been national squad selections at all levels of the students\' passion for the sport, National Programme pyramid, from academy members in Lower School right As the sun shines brightly on the cricket grounds, students at Ellesmerethrough to upper sixth. College continue to cherish the joy of cricket, embodying the true essence ofThe ECSA has also had members represent their nations internationally:sportsmanship and teamwork.James Raw in Luxembourg (Wales), Oscar Dodds in Sweden (England), Olivia Hunter and Holly Lamb in Dubai (England). Oscar Dodds has also been selected to compete for Jersey in the Commonwealth Youth Games in Trinidad & Tobago.The ECSA had 7 athletes and Coach Danny selected to represent the West Midlands in the English Schools Swimming Association National Championships.Domestically, we had strong showings at the City of Sunderland New Year meet and the British Championships. In the Regional Championships, ECSA athletes clinched an impressive 23 Gold, 13 Silver, and 13 Bronze medals. Balancing academics and swimming remain a priority at Ellesmere, our student-athlete centered approach gives everyone the opportunity to succeed both in and out of the pool, whilst gaining experiences that will last a lifetime.Cross Country: What a Fun Run! With end-of-season competitions approaching, we\'re eager to witness our students\' continued success in and out of the pool!Under a threatening sky, theShooting AwardEllesmere College Lower School and Senior School\'s Cross Country competition took place, and we trulyTwo Ellesmere College students have been presented with saw and felt the spirit of Ellesmereawards to recognise their achievements on the international College - teamwork, sportsmanship,sporting stage.resilience, determination, and some wonderful support from everyone17-year-old Francine Gilmore and 18-year-old Anna Maughan regardless of House or ability. have been handed the John Beswick International Award by the Shropshire Schools Sports Association among 57 Shropshire school children who had competed internationally.Anna said: Shooting for England has allowed me to reach another level within my sport, meeting new athletes and traveling to a range of new places along my journey. My future goals will involve heading off to Liverpool John Moores University to study sport psychology to enable me further understanding into not only my own sport but others too.Francine said: I love shooting, for England especially, as the experiences can come into other aspects of my life. I would like to keep shooting for England as much as possible and hopefully get selected for another GB team soon.Ellesmere College Shooting Academy Coach Tom Rylands said "Both pupils have demonstrated a fantastic commitment to the sport and have won medals against tough international competition. To know they are being supported by those in their home county, I am sure is a welcome comfort to help them push on and continue to reach the great heights that I am sure they both can."EllesmereCollellesmerecollellesmere_college Ellesmere College Newsletter Lent/Summer 202312 13'