Boys' Sport

Boys' team sport is considered to be a vital part of the educational process and Mowden Hall School is lucky to have such excellent fields so close to the school. These are complemented by the provision of a cricket pavilion, a sports hall and an indoor heated swimming pool.

Main Sports: The main winter game is rugby but football, hockey, swimming and cross-country is also offered. Likewise, in summer, tennis and athletics are offered in addition to cricket. All these sports have most competitive fixture lists, and in recent years Rugby and Cricket teams have achieved deserved successes. A number of individuals have been successful in representing county and region at a number of sports, including attending the Newcastle Falcons R.F.U. Rugby Academy.

Teams: Matches are played most Saturdays and Wednesdays throughout the School year and there is an automatic assumption that those selected for School teams will honour these commitments. The department has a Head, but all academic staff also help with the coaching and running of teams. This contact outside the classroom is considered to be a vital component in engendering harmonious and positive pupil-teacher relationships. The same is also true of the supportive parents.

Sport-for-All: As well as competitive team sport, the Boys Games Department is concerned to commend an awareness of general fitness and healthy living. This involves the promotion of a Sport-for-All policy. Even those pupils who consider themselves to be unathletic can and do represent the school during their time at Mowden Hall School, as this is vital to their pastoral development.

Sport in the Community: The department is also conscious of the contribution it can make to the local sporting community. This partnership is seen most obviously in the shared use with Newton Cricket Club and the large number of pupils play for Greenside Cricket Club, Tynedale Rugby Club and have represented the county and region for both sports.