Students at The Boswells School, an academy for students aged 11-18 within The Chelmsford Learning Partnership, have been riding a wave of success in the spotlight of performing arts and on the exhilarating volleyball courts.
Last month, three teams travelled to the National Volleyball Centre in Kettering for the National Volleyball Finals. The day was filled with competitive matches between teams that had qualified and progressed through matches, aiming to be crowned winners. Both the Boswells U18 and U16 girls’ volleyball teams beat out Richmond, who previously beat them for the title, to become the national champions. Each team claimed the title with a clean sweep against their rivals, alongside the U16 boys’ team who finished as runners up, facing off against the current national champions, Leeds Gorse.
Coach Darren Lewis said: “This has been an incredible year for the boys’ team in terms of progression, I look forward to seeing what they can do in the future. The U18s have trained hard all season and showed great development and resilience through the final set, demonstrating the excellence we instil at our school.”
Coach Stephanie Boyce said of the U16s girls’ team: “The team’s unity during the season cannot be overstated. I look forward to seeing their growth and success both on and off the court and cannot wait to see what the future holds for these talented athletes.”
Adding to these victories, on Sunday 28 April, 27 students from years 8-13 travelled to London’s Indigo at The O2 to take part in the Petchey Glee Club Challenge Grand Final, performing against numerous other groups in front of judges such as John Partridge, famed actor known for his work on Eastenders and Cats. The group of 27 performed Standing at the Sky’s Edge and Britney on the stage to the 2,000 seat theatre and were crowned champions, in the lead by 54 points.
One member of staff described the event: “The perfect end to our Glee journey. Seeing John Partridge jump up on stage and start dancing with the team was incredible. They deserved everything and as staff we are so proud of them. The group was commented on as being extremely polite, humble, and talented, which reflects the attitude we teach at Boswells.”
The Boswells School encourages students to explore passions and interests while nurturing and developing talent, giving the opportunity for students to thrive at both professional and recreational levels. To find out more information about the school visit: https://www.boswells-school.com/
