Monday 20 January
U12A vs Northampton School
Won 17-10
The U12A team had a match against Northampton School on Monday 20 January, it was a close and intensely fought game. We started strong and won the first quarter 7-1. The second quarter ended 8-4 which showed we couldn’t be complacent and we needed to work harder to maintain our lead. We went on to win the third quarter, making the score 12-7, after digging deep and extending the lead again. The final score was 17-10 to us.
Congratulations to Georgia who was awarded Player of the Match. Ahead of our next game we need to work on not panic passing and ensuring we maintain our composure. Overall the team played very well for our first match of the season and we are all looking forward to our next fixture.
– Annabelle
U12B vs Northampton School
Lost 1-8
The B team made excellent progress from start to finish in their match against Northampton School B team.
Aurelia scored our goal and was very unfortunate to not score more.
The team worked hard on creating space and communicating with each other.
Vivi was given Player of the Match.
Wednesday 22 January
U15 Indoor Cricket V CCS
On Wednesday, the Year 9 and 10 indoor cricket team played against CCS in a best of three County Cup qualifier. After some great cricket, we won the first game comfortably hitting the required runs with overs to spare. CCS came back at us in the second game and got the win. This meant that it was down to a super over. After Ellie and Frankie hitting nine and Daisy bowling fantastically, with only 4 runs hit by CCS, we secured the win.
-Ellie J
Thursday 23 January
U18 Netball vs Oundle
Lost 12-16
Player of the Match was awarded to Olivia M.
National Schools Badminton County Round
KS4 County badminton
On Thursday 23 January we took a team of girls to play in the England County badminton finals at Abbeyfield, coming back with some brilliant results.
Oundle:
In our Year 11 Singles: The team had split the results, with one match won and one match lost. Whilst our Year 10 Doubles team had a hard-fought contest seeing the team narrowly lose, with the match being extremely close throughout. Our final match against Oundle was the Mixed Doubles (Year 10 & 11): Both matches were competitive, but the teams ultimately lost to a strong Oundle side in close encounters.
Abbeyfield:
In our Year 11 Singles: Both players had dominant victories, securing wins by a landslide. Whilst the Year 10 Doubles had a strong performance from the team, with a convincing win against their opponents. In Mixed Doubles (Year 10 & 11): A mixed bag, with one match won comfortably and the other lost by a very narrow margin, against tight competition.
Overall, a solid performance with some close losses against tough opposition, but the team worked together showing resilience and strong individual performances throughout the day.
KS3 County Tournament
On Thursday 23 January, Year 8 students Teshvi, Risara, Harini and Lizzy from Northampton High played Abbeyfield and Oundle schools in a badminton competition. We all played extraordinarily well. We won all of our matches and now progress onto regionals.
-Teshvi (Cpt)
Tuesday 14 January
U15 Netball vs Akeley Wood School
Won 23-11
On Tuesday 14 January the U15’s played their first netball match of the season away at Akeley Wood. We had a good first quarter getting a 4-2 lead, but we really started to get going in the third quarter increasing our lead to 16-6. We finished winning 23-11. Player of the Match went to Bella F and everyone played really well.
– Isla H
Thursday 16 January
U18 Netball vs Akeley Wood School
NHS first team, consisting of a mixture of U18 and U16 players, delivered a solid 28-1 victory over Akeley Wood, with both teams showcasing excellent defensive play. NHS made key interceptions and turnovers, effectively disrupting Akeley Wood’s attacks. Their defence kept Akeley Wood under pressure throughout, limiting their scoring opportunities. Despite their best efforts, Akeley Wood managed just one goal.
NHS’s overall performance was dominant! NHS demonstrated effective movement on court with increasing accuracy in the shooting circle when attacking , with Goal Shooter Lucy-Mae earning Player of the Match.
Well done to all who played and thank you to Bella (Year 10) who stepped up at very short notice!
Saturday 20 January
District Cross Country
Abington Park, Northampton
On Saturday 20 January Zara J and Amelia H represented South Northants in the District Cross Country event in Abington Park.
It was a tough course on a very chilly day and both ran admirably. They finished Amelia – 41st and Zara – 43rd and should be pleased with their efforts.
Well done to both.
Monday 27 January
U12AB Netball vs Nottingham High
U12A
Lost 11-0
Unfortunately, we faced a tough game and lost 11-0. Despite our best efforts, the opposing team proved strong in both attack and defence. Our team worked hard throughout, showing determination and teamwork.
A standout performance came from Kristina, who was named Player of the Match for her outstanding effort and resilience on the court. Well played everyone—on to the next game!
– Zara A
Monday 27 January
U13AB Netball vs Nottingham High
U13A
Erin (Cpt)
We knew that Nottingham High would be a tough team to play, and so practiced diligently in our warm up to get ready. The first quarter was tough and despite some good attacking play we went down 8-2. Grace F led the scoring with precise shooting, while Zoe and Grace P contributed key goals with impressive composure. Harriet capped off the attacking effort with brilliant finishes, keeping the opposition defence on their toes. Defensively we worked very hard with great interceptions and pressure applied, however Nottingham were too strong for us, and despite a much improved 3rd and 4th quarter, we lost 24-11.
Player of the Match was Grace F
U13B
Lost 2-5
On Monday 27 January the U13B team had a match against Nottingham High School.
The first quarter was 0-0. Despite great effort from both teams, and some good play, no one managed to capitalise on their chances.
In the second quarter there were a lot of interceptions from each team however Northampton were the ones to take their chance with a goal from Ellie helped by Deleena.
In the third quarter goals were being scored by both teams. Ellie from Northampton did an amazing shoot from quite far back to give Northampton the lead by two points. Nottingham caught up quickly, with two goals made.
In the last quarter Nottingham went on to score three goals which gave them the win by three points.
Very well done to everyone in both teams, everyone played brilliantly. Northampton’s Player of the Match was Harini, which was very well deserved. The final score was 2-5 to Nottingham.
Charlotte (Cpt)
Tuesday 28 January
U14A Netball v Quinton House
Won 26:4
On Tuesday 28 January the Year 9 A netball team played a match against Quinton House. The team showed high levels of skill throughout the game with great mid court from Amelia, Olivia, and Mollie linking up defence and attack and taking the ball down court to goal. The defence from Kara, Elise and Emily put a lot of pressure on the opposition, getting rebounds and intercepts and preventing the ball from getting to their attacking circle. The shooters including Lucy, Peony and myself worked hard in the shooting circle to get into good positions under the post and the shooting accuracy was high. There were great feeds into the circle to the shooters from Amelia, Mollie and Elise. The team showed great communication and had a drive to win despite the rain at the end of the match. The overall score was 14:3 with Emily F as Player of the Match.
Safiya Cpt
U15A vs Quinton House
On Tuesday 28 January, the U15 netball team played Quinton House School. We started off strong in the first quarter, with some great defending by Grace and Amber, and shooting by Ellie and Bella. In the second quarter, we continued strong, however we didn’t get as many goals, but still didn’t concede many either. The third and fourth quarters were excellent, and the score ended 16-5. Well done to Emily, who got Player of the Match and had a great game at Center and Goal Defence, making loads of fantastic interceptions.
Senior Tennis
Wednesday 29 January
On Wednesday 29 January, the Northampton High School tennis team played Wycombe Abbey School in the first tennis fixture of the autumn term. The matches were of a high standard and all the girls should be proud of how they played, each match having long rallies and lots of deuces but sadly we lost our singles 4-0. We really enjoyed the doubles and there was epic competition in both, losing in matches that were closer than the score line reflects with Wycombe Abbey winning 6-1 and 6-2. The girls had lots of fun and have used the matches as a learning experience and are looking forward to competing again in the near future! Special shout out to Frankie B who had to fill in last minute due to a team member no longer being able to play!
GDST Festival
U12A Netball
U12 Football
Exhausted!! These girls are awesome. They gave 100% throughout the day! Winning the U12 netball tournament then playing a full afternoons’ football.
Well done Year 7 – Super proud of you all! Mrs J
Badminton and Squash
Monday 3 February
U13AB Netball vs Northampton School
U13B
On Monday 3 February, our A and B teams played against Northampton School. Overall it was a solid performance by the B team. We played a strong game in the first quarter both in defence and attack, and the teams were level at 1-1 at the end of the first quarter, with a lovely goal by Anashe for us. We played with a lot of determination but by half time the opposition were ahead 2-1.
We came up with some plans after discussions during the break.
After half time, we had a great goal by Ellie in the third quarter that tied the score at 2-2. In the last quarter we didn’t give up and had a tight defence but also leaned into the attacking zone. We were able to pass the ball down the court, looking for different spaces and Deleena, well supported by Jess U, was able to shoot 3 phenomenal goals giving us a hard earned win. The Player of the Match went to Deleena for her highly skilful goals. Overall, we played amazingly well and everyone made a great contribution to the team giving us a great result. It was a really fun match to play.
U14AB vs Nottingham High School
Due to unforeseen circumstances Nottingham school could not bring 3 teams as planned and so we decided to split the fixture into a mini tournament style event.
The match against Nottingham was a great match. The A team started off well with the score being 3-2 to Nottingham . Safiya and Peony were an amazing duo in the circle and Lucy’s feeds were great . Olivia played C and she got free very well, and Kara was all over her player at GK. The second quarter was also good. The score was 3-3 in the second quarter. The defence was amazing as we didn’t let them score a goal in that last quarter. After those two quarters we played against their B team. We played very well and there was a special appearance of Lucy in C and she played well. We beat them 7-5. The Players of the Match were Olivia W and Elise R.
Elise (Cpt)
U14A v Nottingham U15A
3-3 Draw
U14A v Nottingham U14A
7-5 Win
The B team had a tough first match against a strong Nottingham squad, however with time they began to settle into the play and took the next game to a closer result.
Well done to all who played and Coaches Player went to Esme for her resilience and strength.
U14B v Nottingham U14A
11-5 Loss
U14B v Nottingham U14B
4-2 Loss
U15A Netball v Nottingham High School A
The U15s also played and had a close fought match eventually drawing 13:13
POM Olivia W
Wednesday 5 February
U13 ECB Girls Indoor Cricket Competition vs Spratton
First Round Match
On Wednesday 5 February, the U13 cricket team travelled to Spratton to play 2 matches of indoor cricket. For the first game, Northampton won the toss and chose to bat. We batted for a total of 10 overs and scored 51 runs. Well done to Annabelle, Hester, Amelie (Yr 8)and Poppy for contributing well to this total. Then it was Spratton’s turn to bat. We fought hard with wickets being taken by Angelie, Annabelle, Zara and Harini. We worked hard in the field taking consistent run outs and catches. In the end, Spratton got 96 runs. Then it was time for the second match, Northampton won the toss again and chose to bowl. We opened with a strong opening spell, taking early wickets weakening Spratton’s attack. Chasing a score of 76 runs, Annabelle and Amelie opened the attack, well done to Annabelle and Hester for getting retired. Northampton chased well but unfortunately got 67 runs. This was a very valuable experience for the team and I am looking forward to more cricket matches to come.
Thursday 6 February
U16 Netball v Quinton House
NHS delivered an outstanding performance in their away game against Quinton House, securing a commanding 26-7 victory. From the very start, the team displayed impressive coordination and determination, setting the tone for a dominant match.
The defensive duo of Eri and Olivia played a crucial role in keeping the opposition’s scoring opportunities to a minimum, demonstrating exceptional resilience and teamwork. Evie, playing at Centre, made a series of brilliant interceptions, effectively disrupting Quinton House’s attack and creating valuable turnovers.
In the attacking third, NHS executed some excellent shooting combinations, capitalizing on their chances with precision and confidence. The team’s relentless effort and strategic play paid off, allowing them to maintain control and extend their lead throughout the game.
A standout performance from Bella earned her the well-deserved title of Player of the Match, recognising her skill, consistency, and impact on the court. Overall, it was a fantastic team effort, showcasing both individual talent and collective strength.
Monday 10 February
U15 and U13 Swimming vs Thornton School
On Monday 10 February the U15 and U13 swim squad took part in a swimming gala against Thornton College.
The U15 team of Poppy, Ellie, Fern and Faith swam very well against Thornton, winning the relays comfortably. Special mention to Poppy and Ellie for swimming twice in the relays!
Nice to see Fern back swimming.
U13
The U13 team had excellent results, with them winning 1st in nearly every race. The freestyle relay team consisted of Charlotte, Amélie C, Amelia and Amelie N and they were able to beat Thornton to the wall. In the medley relay Northampton were able to win with the team of Charlotte, Deleena, Amélie C and Amelia. They were able to get the lead earlier which helped them to win the event.
Student Achievements
Swimming
Poppy (Yr 10) swimming at Counties over the weekend with her haul of medals:
50 Back Final 4th place
100 Back Final 6th place
50 Free Final 7th place
100 Free Final 7th place
50 Fly Final Silver Medal
100 Fly Final Bronze Medal
200 Free Relay Silver Medal
Ballet:
She also attended the scholarship session with a group of 38 other dancers. Age was 14-18 and most were in a higher grade than her but she had a great time and experience.
Well done Poppy on all of these fantastic sporting achievements.
Powerlifting
Abigail D in Year 11 has always been an avid participant in sport and she has now made a huge impact in the sport of powerlifting. This is a relatively new sport and one that is growing in popularity for females. Abigail has been so successful that she is participating on Sunday 16 February in EM Junior & Sub Junior Championships (Interregional) and hopefully onto 28th– 30th March for the SBD Sub-Junior British Championship (National).
Through this she can qualify for the World Sub-Junior & Junior Powerlifting Championships, which takes place on 24th August – 5th September in Costa Rica, San Jose.
We wish her every success for this. Go Abigail!!!!
Thursday 13 February
U16 Netball vs Oundle
Won 27-12
On Thursday, the U16A team travelled to Oundle to face their U16B team. The girls made an impressive start, quickly securing a commanding lead in the first quarter. This strong performance provided an opportunity to rotate players into different positions in the second quarter, allowing them to develop new skills and gain a deeper understanding of the demands of various roles on the court. With a new shooting combination, the game became much more evenly matched. In the end, NHS emerged victorious with a final score of 27-12. A special congratulations to Aiyven, who was named Player of the Match for her outstanding interceptions throughout the game. Well done, team!