Private School News

Surbiton High School Win British Schools’ Ski Championships for Second Consecutive Year

On Sunday 15th November Surbiton High School sent two ski teams to Pontypool in Wales to compete at the British Schools’ Ski Championships.

The girls were competing against approximately 400 racers but were well prepared following recent successes in previous races in the series.

All girls skied admirably despite the torrential rain and after the first run both teams were within reach of podium positions. The team consisting of Isabel Linacre, Alice MacAulay, Darcie Mead and Caroline Croft gave a terrific performance and won the Championship. Surbiton’s other team of Emily Pocock, Hannah Bilgore, Evie Kock and Mary Denning made fourth position in the Championship.

As well as team success, there were plenty of individual medals. Congratulations to Alice MacAulay who gained 2nd and Emily Pocock who won 3rd in their separate categories. Isabel Linacre did phenomenally well coming 1st in her age group and 2nd overall. Thanks must go to the girl’s parents and to Mrs Wilkey Head of PE, for all her support in the race and throughout the skiing season. Thanks also to Surbiton’s ski coaches Marc and Paul Telling who have helped Surbiton Ski Team win two successive British Championships!