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Spring Term: Building
The 2nd team matched the excellence, defending
both their Welsh Rally and Northern Schools
Championships — an extraordinary feat of
consistency. The U15s mirrored this invincibility,
ending with a thrilling 9–9 draw against
Birkenhead. For the U14s, the season marked a
dramatic turnaround: a 12–1 defeat turned into a
5–4 victory — a result that speaks to their growth
and grit. The U13s, still emerging, showed steady
progress and rising confidence.
Cross-country brought its own heroics. The
senior team took second at the North Shropshire
Schools meet, with standout athlete Matilda
seizing the individual title.
Within the curriculum, girls from Stables to Lower
Fifth embraced new sports — from gymnastics
and volleyball to swimming and dance —
broadening their physical literacy and building
the foundation of a lifelong relationship with
movement.
on Momentum
As winter receded, netball and lacrosse stepped
into the spotlight. The Spring Term is often a
barometer of depth and development, and this
year’s results affirmed that Moreton’s sporting
programme is thriving.
On the netball court, progress was palpable.
The U13s notched a confidence-building win
over Ellesmere, while the U12s claimed fourth at
the North Shropshire Tournament. Senior squads
— U16 and U19 — held their own in county
fixtures, setting the stage for future success.
Lacrosse, as ever, stood as a point of pride.
The 1st team reached the quarter-finals of the
National Schools Championships, narrowly
missing the semi-finals — a result echoed by
the U15s. The 2nd team and U13s finished in
the top 16, underscoring the programme’s
impressive depth.
Notably, the U14 and U15 squads were crowned
North Schools Champions — a testament to
talent honed, and potential realised.
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