Penpol Students Star At Hayle Tennis Finals Day

Story shared by Nic Stanlake
on September 27, 2017

PE, Year 2, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6

Sunday the 24th September brought around the much anticipated annual finals day at Hayle Tennis Club. Over the last year the school has rekindled its relationship with the tennis club by securing a whole school membership which allows teachers the use of the courts with their class. During the summer term of the last academic year the school also held a tennis themed non-uniform day and cake sale in order to raise funds for the club as a way of saying thank you for the coaching some classes have received and our school membership. I’m pleased to say we raised nearly £334 to support one of the most local clubs, with the PFA match funding the cake sale with some added extra bumping the total up to £534!

In the seven final matches Penpol school was well represented wth fifteen students ranging from the red ball competition for aged 8 and under to Under 14 singles and doubles. A huge success for the children and a reward for the hard work they put in on the court every week. It was also very pleasing to see friends and class mates going head to head but even more pleasing to see the level of sportsmanship as they congratulated each other and were happy for their own successes.

Alfie with his Green Ball, U12’s Trophies and Sportsmanship award

Lily with her U12’s and Orange ball trophies

Peter was awarded the Most improved player after only being at the club for a couple of months!

Jude and Alfie with their doubles trophy

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