On Wednesday 24th June, we were delighted to welcome back Coach Alex Heath and welcome Coach Jake Waters from Old College Tennis Club for another fantastic morning of tennis at St George’s.

Over the past few years, Coach Alex has kindly visited us for a special one-off tennis experience, delivering sessions with our Year 4 and Year 5 pupils. It has been wonderful to see this partnership between St George’s and Old College continue to grow, giving our children the opportunity to experience high-quality coaching and develop their love for the game.

From the moment the sessions began, the enthusiasm and passion from both Coach Alex and Coach Jake were clear to see. The children were fully engaged throughout the morning and continued talking about tennis throughout the day, eager to play more and improve their skills.

The coaches delivered a range of exciting activities, including ball skills, rallying challenges and competitive points, helping children to develop their confidence, coordination and understanding of the game. The morning finished with some fun and competitive points against the coaches themselves — but can you guess who won?

Coach Alex and Coach Jake were also searching for some of our greatest tennis enthusiasts. They were delighted to invite selected children to join their summer tennis camps for free this July, giving them the chance to continue developing their skills on excellent courts with professional coaches.

This brilliant opportunity reflects our St George’s PE values perfectly:

🎾 Be passionate – Our children showed incredible excitement and enjoyment for tennis, embracing every challenge and celebrating every opportunity to play.

🎾 Be respectful – Pupils listened carefully to the coaches, supported one another and showed fantastic sportsmanship throughout the sessions.

🎾 Be determined – Children challenged themselves to improve their rallies, learn new skills and keep trying, even when faced with tricky challenges.

We would like to say a huge thank you to Old College Tennis Club, Coach Alex and Coach Jake for making this experience possible. We are incredibly grateful for their continued support and look forward to seeing our selected pupils continue their tennis journey at the summer camps in July.

A fantastic morning of tennis, teamwork and enthusiasm — we cannot wait for the next one!