Published by Mr.Thomas September 30th, 2008
in Rugby.
The Preston Lodge seniors have restored some pride in Preston Lodge High School rugby this month.
For several years rugby has been strong in the junior school but the senior school has struggled to put together a team. This season the seniors led by team captain Dale Gordon have managed to put in two fantastic performances already.
The team is a mixture of boys playing colts rugby for Haddington and Preston Lodge as well as some of the boys in 4th year who played in the Scottish bowl final last year. Along with these players there is also a few ‘old hands’ who have not played for a few years and have decided to represent the school in their 6th year.
In the 1st round of the cup the team saw off a West Edinburgh district side by 27 points to 7. The boys surprised themselves by the level of rugby they played and the opposition coaches were very impressed with some of the individual performances, notably Dale Gordon, Kier Blackwood, Philip Smith and Glen Muir.
In round 2 the team took on local rivals Ross High, a team with a strong colts side and a very good record. The final score was Preston Lodge 8 Ross High 14, but anybody who watched the match would know that the levels of courage and pride that the seniors demonstrated were incredible.
Hopefully this is only the beginning for this team, with more numbers at training the levels of effort on the pitch can be matched with more structure and control, if this happens, the seniors could find themselves on a cup run to Murrayfield!
Published by Mr.Bennion August 22nd, 2008
in Badminton and Links.
Two Preston Lodge former pupils and one current pupil have been selected to represent Scotland at the Commonwealth Youth Games in India during October
They are Badminton players Paul van Reitvelde and Craig Pollock and Boxer Josh Taylor.The Scotland team sponsors Clydesdale Bank have named former pupil Josh - Athlete of the month for August 2008.
Craig has just returned to Preston Lodge for his sixth
year, whilst
Paul recently left school after completing his fifth year.
Many congratulations to all of them for their hard work and dedication to their sport - and best of luck for the challenges ahead !
Read more in the press release from BADMINTON Scotland and in the Winning Zone
See the full Scotland team selection here
Published by Mr.Bennion August 21st, 2008
in Uncategorized.
Preston Lodge High School are looking for coaches and volunteers to help the extra-curricular sporting activities which happen at the school on a daily basis
We have an extensive programme running at the school and urgently require sports coaches, especially for our Football teams but also other sports that we have in our programme.
Experience is not essential but will help if you have worked with children before.
We are also looking for parents to become involved in coaching or volunteering.
Volunteering maybe such things as first aid on match days, photographers for games or anything that you are able to contribute to help the Sporting activities.
We had an extremely successful year on the sporting front last year and aim to build on it this year and for years to come.
If you are interested in coaching or volunteering please contact:
Mr Bennion (Sport Coordinator) by email: gbennion@elcschool .org .uk
or phone the school 01875 811170
Published by Mr.Bennion August 21st, 2008
in Uncategorized.
Anyone who order a PL Sports Hoody before the summer holidays you order has now been delivered. Continue reading ‘PL Hoody Jumpers’
Published by Mr.Bennion June 9th, 2008
in Uncategorized.
1st Year Girls:
Seton 67 Gosford 35 Grange 14 Continue reading ‘Sports Day Results’
Published by Mr.Bennion June 3rd, 2008
in Uncategorized.
PL - 6 Dunfermline schools - 1
PL got off to a slow start in the first game with Dunfermline taking the lead due to a lack of concentration at the start. The boys soon got up to speed and the skill levels of passing out of the tackle and just keeping possession and moving it wide were paying dividends. It could have been another 4 or 5 scores …it was a fair play event and the ref pulled up several pops for going
forward. They certainly must have had the biggest guy in the tournament playing. When Dougie Horne went on for the last 5 minutes he was certainly a good bit smaller in height and bulk so the boys did well containing him.
PL - 8 Johnston HS - 1
Another excellent display with 3 tries scored from running behind the in goal area. Good passing by the backs and going into space. The pace we had in all areas and the passing to the centre and wing was
fantastic with the guys taking all their chances. Every player had now taken part in the tournament as PL were just starting to warm up.
PL -1 Highland - 2
Highland are a very good side. PL had met them last year in at the Ellon P7 tournament and managed a victory that day even though Highland went on to win the tournament.The boys played very well and again nearly everyone got game time and all preformed well as a team an impressive performance overall.
Overall they played exceptionally well throughout even in the heat …. it was very…very hot! Absolutely everyone in the squad contributed so it was a great team effort.
All the boys behaved impeccably so please give them a big well done.
Joe Brown won the S1 skills challenge… (an assault course type event which was rugby focused.). This was a timed event and he had a really quick time and deserves a recognition for beating the best from all those taking part …excellent effort !
Published by Mr.Bennion May 28th, 2008
in Uncategorized.
Dancing is back on at Preston Lodge. The Class will run on a Thursday 3.45 to 4.45. These classes will run to the last week of school then will continue after the holidays. Hopefully we can get as many girls along as possible.
Published by Mr.Bennion May 28th, 2008
in Uncategorized.
Festival of Rugby S1 Boys School 7s Festival 2008 Saturday 31st May 2008, Murrayfield Back Pitches, Edinburgh Coach park and entry gates open at 9.30am.Registration from 9.30am at SRU Trailer, back pitches, Murrayfield. Format & Ties - Teams will be divided into four pools or four teams. Each team will play 3 ties. Ties will be a straight 14 minutes with no turn around. The winner of the Jim Telfer Trophy for S1 Boys School 7s Rugby will be determined by the school with the most points gained through the Fair Play Rules and medals will also be presented to the winners and runner-up of the Fair Play points.
| POOL A |
POOL B |
POOL C |
POOL D |
| Craigroyston CHS |
Queensferry HS |
Preston Lodge HS |
North Berwich HS |
| Hamilton Grammar |
Linlithgow Academy |
Dunfermline Schools |
Clackmannanshire Schools |
| Strathmore Schools |
Obermory |
Johnstone High School |
Arran High School |
| Balerno High School |
Cults Academy |
Inverness Schools |
Nairn Academy |
| Fixtures |
Murrayfield Back Pitch No. 4 |
Teams are actively encouraged to go into the main stadium to watch the international 7s in between their own rugby matches.
