Sport at Brookes
Sport is a key part of life at Brookes, reinforcing our ethos by helping students develop essential life skills such as commitment, resilience, teamwork, confidence, leadership, sportsmanship, and the ability to both win and lose graciously. We are committed to offering a wide range of opportunities for students to engage in competitive sport, regardless of their skill level.
Our sports programme ensures that every student has multiple sports sessions included in their weekly timetable. We aim to provide ample opportunities for students to participate in fixtures against other schools, allowing them to experience the thrill and challenges of competition.
Junior School
In the Junior School, Physical Health Education (PHE) and Games play a vital role in fostering both physical and personal development. Over the course of the year, students participate in a wide variety of sports, including Fundamental Skills, Athletics, Netball, Football, Rugby, Hockey, Dance, Swimming, Gymnastics, Orienteering, Tennis, and Cricket. These activities not only promote physical fitness but also encourage teamwork, coordination, and resilience. We believe that a healthy body leads to a healthy mind, and being active supports overall well-being. By engaging in sports, our students build confidence, develop social skills, and cultivate a lifelong love of physical activity, setting the foundation for a balanced and healthy lifestyle.
Senior School
In the Senior School at Brookes, Physical Health Education (PHE) and Games are crucial in helping students achieve their full potential as well-rounded individuals. Through participation in a broad spectrum of sports, students not only enhance their physical fitness but also develop essential life skills such as teamwork, leadership, perseverance, and discipline. These qualities are vital for personal growth and academic success.
Over the course of the year, Senior School students engage in a variety of sports, including Basketball, Rugby, Hockey, Health & Fitness, Dance, Netball, Badminton, Gymnastics, Athletics, Tennis, Cricket, and Golf. Each sport offers unique challenges and opportunities to build different aspects of physical and mental resilience. Whether it’s the strategic thinking in Basketball or the endurance required for Athletics, every activity contributes to developing a balanced and healthy lifestyle.
We believe that an active body is fundamental to a healthy mind, and engaging in physical activities encourages positive mental well-being, boosts confidence, and promotes stress relief. PHE and Games help students to be their best, not only in sports but in their daily lives, fostering a holistic approach to self-development and well-being.