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While academics have become increasingly important at the modern prep school, games (sports) continue to be important at most schools. The children generally get a much wider exposure to sports than children in state schools. This of course reflects the public school tradition. Sports are seen as an important part of the program. Most readers will be familiar with the Duke of Wellington's remark that the Battle of Waterloo was won on the playing field's of Eton. The prep schools after all are geared to prepare children for public schools. Schools coomonly publicize their success at sports. The ballance between sports and other activities varies greatly from school to school. This is something prospective parents should seriously consider before selecting a school. Some headmasters place great importance on games. We have even known headmasters to get in fist fights on the games field--although that of course is quite rare.
Our sporting activities have been as varied as ever and there have been one or two notable achievements. In the winter term our rugger team suffered only one defeat by Wycliffe and crowned their season by winning the seven-a-side tournament. of six schools. Our cross country team won their tournament against five other schools. This year our cricket XI started the season in fine style, defeating Wycliffe in an exciting finish, and several other schools and came back at the end of their season with a total of six wins. The tennis team were again very successful, winning all six matches. The first pair, Charles Morrison and Anthobny Siddle were again undefeated for the thir year running. In two triangular tournaments our atheletes came 1st in all three age groups and the swimming team was narrowly beathen by Brighlands, our senior team coming 1st. Two kind prents undertook the coaching of several boys who are keen on squash. Triathlon, which involves middle distance running, swimming and pistol shooting has also been startd this year and our team enjoyed the experience they gained at Edgarly Hall early in the summer term.
Beaudesert Park Magazine, Autumn 1978.
Physically we encourage the individual to develop just a little more than he thinks possible; the confidence gained in doing so is invaluable, and we try to give everyone experience in as many activities as possible.
Beeston Hall School Prospectus
