Teams of the Week
Each week, during Senior School Assembly, a 'Team of the Week' award is made. The list below reflects the incredibly rich and diverse curricular and co-curricular programme. This year's recipients can be found below. All individuals in the winning team receive a commemorative certificate from the Headmaster.
2018/19
Christmas Term
| Week | Team | Achievement | |
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| 1 | U16 XV Rugby Team | Outstanding team performance against King’s School, Worcester | |
| 2 | Senior 1st Netball Squad | Winners of the Sisters in Sport Knockout Competition | |
| 3 | U13 Girls’ Hockey Team | Excellent victory against Bablake School showing great determination and team spirit |
2017/18
Christmas Term
| Week | Team | Achievement | |
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| 1 | U13A XV Rugby Team | Excellent victory v King's School, Worcester | |
| 2 | U13B XV Rugby Team | Excellent victory v King's School, Worcester | |
| 3 | Edinburgh Fringe Team | Excellent performance at the 2017 Fringe | |
| 4 | U13 Netball Team | Excellent victory v King's School, Worcester | |
| 5 | European Langauges Team | Winners of the European Languages Day Challenge | |
| 6 | Upper Sixth Form Biologists | Excellent teamwork on the Biology Field Trip | |
| 7 | 1st XI Girls' Hockey Team | Winners of the Birmingham & West Midlands County Round | |
| 8 | Junior Chess Team | Excellent victory against Queen Mary's Grammar School | |
| 9 | Cast & Crew of Mermaid | Two fantastic nights of drama ably led by our team of Sixth Form Directors | |
| 10 | U14 Netball Team | Winners of the County Championships, showing great team spirit and enthusiasm | |
| 11 | 1st XV Rugby Team | Tremendous performance and team effort versus Oakham School |
Easter Term
| Week | Team | Achievement | |
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| 1 | U12A Boys' Hockey Team | Excellent team spirit and victory against Bromsgrove School | |
| 2 | Lower & Middle School Debating Team | Excellent performance in the ESU competition | |
| 3 | Sixth Form Debating Team | Winners of the West Midlands Mace English Speaking Union Regional Finals | |
| 4 | U14 Netball Team | Excellent performance in the Regional Championships | |
| 5 | U13 Rugby Team | Impressive team performance again the King's School, Macclesfield | |
| 6 | The Chess Team | Excellent victory against King Edward's School, Birmingham | |
| 7 | Cast & Crew of Heritage & Remote | Three fabulous nights of drama | |
| 8 | Maths Challenge Maths Team | Excellent performance at the Regional Final of the UKMT Team | |
| 9 | U13 Rugby Team | Outstanding performance in the Berkhamsted 7s tournament | |
| 10 | U13 Hockey Team | Winners of the County Championships & Bronze Medal Winners in the Independent Schools' National Hockey Cup | |
| 11 | U14 Netball Team | Bronze Medal Winners in the U14 National Finals | |
| 12 | Cast & Crew of Joseph | Four fantastic nights of Drama, Dance & Music |
Summer Term
| Week | Team | Achievement | |
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| 1 | Shell Form Team | Excellent performance in the University of Birmingham Salters' Challenge | |
| 2 | LVI Charity Team | A fantastic team effort during Sepsis Awareness Week | |
| 3 | Benchers 2017-18 | A fantastic team effort for 2017-2018 | |
| 4 | EES Team | Excellent performance in the Engineering Education Scheme (EES) Assessment Day | |
| 5 | U15 Cricket Team | Excellent performance and tremendous victory against Nottingham High School | |
| 6 | U15 Rounders Team | Winners of the Solihull Borough Tournament | |
| 7 | Girls' Cricket Team | Emphatic victory against King Henry VIII School | |
| 8 | Sailing Team | Fantastic performance at the Itchenor Schools' Championship | |
| 9 | Cast & Crew of Fuente Ovejuna | Three nights of fabulous drama |
2016/17
Christmas Term
| Week | Team | Achievement | |
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| 1 | U13A XV Rugby Team | Excellent victory v King's School, Worcester | |
| 2 | U13B XV Rugby Team | Excellent victory v King's School, Worcester | |
| 3 | Theatre Team | Excellent summer holiday commitment | |
| 4 | 1st XI Cricket Team | Warwickshire County Champions | |
| 5 | The 'Chariots' Team | Excellent performance at Speeches | |
| 6 | Ski Team | An excellent performance in the British Schools' Ski Race | |
| 7 | CCF Cadet Parachute Team | Successfully completing a solo parachute jump | |
| 8 | DofE Gold Expedition Team | Completion of the Gold Award in the Lake District | |
| 9 | Hockey Skills & Drills Team | Excellent instruction at the Hockey Transition Event | |
| 10 | Girls' U15 Hockey Team | Excellent victory v Wolverhampton Grammar School | |
| 11 | Girls' U13A Hockey Team | Congratulations on a series of great wins | |
| 12 | The Wardrobe Sixth Form Directors | Excellent direction of the Lower School play | |
| 13 | Schools Challenge Team | Excellent commitment, enthusiasm and performance in the regional rounds | |
| 14 | The LAFF Charity Team | Excellent initiative | |
| 15 | The IT Team | Exemplary teamwork | |
| 16 | Cast & Crew of His Dark Materials: Part 2 | Three fabulous nights of drama | |
| 17 | Chapel Choir | Two fabulous evenings of Nine Lessons & Carols |
Easter Term
| Week | Team | Achievement | |
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| 1 | Lower & Middle School Debating Teams | Excellent performance in ICYD debating competition | |
| 2 | Lower Sixth Drama Directors | Excellent direction of Junior School drama workshop | |
| 3 | Squash Team | Excellent victory against King Edward's School | |
| 4 | Boys' U13A Hockey Team | Excellent performance and victory v Trent College | |
| 5 | Bar Mock Trial Team | Excellent performance in the Independent Schools' Competition | |
| 6 | Girls' 1st XI Hockey Team | Congratulations on a series of great wins! | |
| 7 | U15A Netball Team | Excellent performance and victory v Bromsgrove School | |
| 8 | LAFF Charity Team | Excellent team effort preparing for charity 'tuck-shop' takeover | |
| 9 | Cast & Crew of Mind Over Matter | A fantastic charity dance concert in aid of Mind and Birmingham Children's Hospital Star Appeal | |
| 10 | Young Enterprise Team 'Think' | Winners of the 'Best Product Prize' at the Touchwood Trade Fair | |
| 11 | Cast & Crew of Tommy | Four fabulous nights of music and drama |
Summer Term
| Week | Team | Achievement | |
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| 1 | Benchers 2016-17 | A fantastic team effort for 2016-2017 | |
| 2 | Middle School Debating Team | Regional winners of the International Young Debaters Competition | |
| 3 | Cross Country Team | Excellent performance in winning the Albutt Borough Championship Finals | |
| 4 | Young Enterprise Team 'Think' | Winners of 'Best Product Design' in the YE Birmingham Finals | |
| 5 | Young Enterprise Team 'Aspiration' | Winners of the 'Best Trade Stand Prize' in the YE Birmingham Finals | |
| 6 | The Chess Team | Runners-up in the Birmingham & District Chess League | |
| 7 | U13A Cricket Team | Excellent victory against Trent College in the National Cup | |
| 8 | Cast & Crew of The Last Resort | Two fabulous nights of comedy and drama | |
| 9 | Business & Economics Team | Excellent victory in the CIPFA Sixth Form Games |
2015/16
Christmas Term
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U15 Girls’ Hockey Team |
Excellent performance & victory against Bablake School |
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Chamber Choir |
Fantastic first performance of the new School Song: Perseverantia Our Spirit |
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3 |
Golf Squad |
Excellent victory versus Warwick School in the HMC Foursomes |
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4 |
Clay Pigeon Shooting Team |
Excellent performance at the Heart of England Young Shooters Championships |
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5 |
U12 Netball Team |
Excellent performance and victory against Bromsgrove School |
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6 |
Fencing Team |
Winners of the Warrior Challenge Trophy |
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7 |
German Magazine Editors |
A marvellous 5th edition of ‘Das Alles ist Deutchland’ |
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8 |
Boys’ U15B Hockey Team |
Excellent victory versus Warwick School |
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9 |
CCF Guard of Honour |
Excellent performance in the Wreath Laying Ceremony 2015 |
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10 |
London Stock Market Team |
Excellent performance in the National IFS Student Investor Challenge, ranked 17th out of 7000 teams competing. |
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11 |
Cast & Crew of His Dark Materials: Part 1 |
Three fabulous nights of drama |
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12 |
U12 Netball Team |
Excellent performance and victory against Wrekin College |
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13 |
Chapel Choir |
Two fabulous evenings of Nine Lessons & Carols |
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14 |
UK Sepsis Trust Singers |
A fabulous concert |
Easter Term
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Team |
Achievement |
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U15 XVs Rugby Team |
Excellent performance versus Bishop Vesey Grammar School |
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U13 Girls’ Hockey Team |
Excellent performance and victory against King Henry VIII School |
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3 |
Lower Sixth Spanish Team |
Excellent help provided to the Junior School Open Afternoon |
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4 |
Senior Golf Team |
Excellent Victory over Ellesmere College to reach the ISGA Matchplay Finals |
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5 |
Debating Team |
Excellent performance in the Nottingham Debate |
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6 |
First XI Boys’ Hockey Team |
Excellent performance and victory against King Edward’s School in the National Cup |
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7 |
AAAS Scientists |
Outstanding contribution to an excellent trip |
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8 |
Fetherston Charity Team |
An excellent tuck shop ‘take-over’ in aid of LAFF & Azul Wasi Orphanage |
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9 |
U12 Sevens Rugby Squad |
Winners of the Warwick School U12 Sevens Tournament |
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EYP Team |
Regional Winners |
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U12 Sevens Rugby Squad |
Winning every game in every tournament entered and topping the UK U12 Sevens league table |
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12 |
Cast and Crew of Carousel |
5 nights of fabulous music and drama |
Summer Term
| Week | Team | Achievement | |
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| 1 | School Golf Team | Excellent victory v Old Silhillians Golf Society | |
| 2 | Sixth Form Spanish Team | Assisting Spanish Exchange student on a treasure hunt & tour of Birmingham | |
| 3 | IV Form DofE Bronze Team | Great resilience and and determination shown on a very challenging expedition to Snowdonia | |
| 4 | LV Queen's Birthday Party Team | Excellent ambassadors for the school | |
| 5 | Benchers 2015-16 | A fantastic team effort for 2015-16 | |
| 6 | Athletics Team | Excellent victory in the Norman Green event | |
| 7 | Young Enterprise Team 'Echo' | Winners of the 'Best Customer Service' Award in the Birmingham Area Young Enterprise Competition | |
| 8 | LV Form DofE Bronze Team | Excellent performance from all bronze candidates in the Peak District | |
| 9 | U13 Cricket Team | Winners of the Solihull Six-a-Side Competition | |
| 10 | Sailing Team | Excellent performance in the OMSC Fixture | |
| 11 | U15 Cricket Team | Excellent victory in the National Quarter Finals against Bromsgrove School | |
| 12 | Cast & Crew of No LAFFing Matter | A fantastic charity concert in aid of LAFF | |
| 13 | Debating Team | Excellent ambassadors of the school | |
| 14 | U13A Rounders Team | Winners of the Borough Tournament | |
| 15 | U15 Cricket Team | Excellent season and National Finalists | |
| 16 | U13 Cricket Team | National Champions |
2014/15
| Week | Team | Achievement | |
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| 1 | Big Side Hockey Team | An exceptional series of victories over Queen Mary’s Grammar School | |
| 2 | U15A XV Rugby Team | Excellent performance and victory versus King’s School, Worcester | |
| 3 | U14A XV Rugby Team | Excellent performance and victory versus Royal Grammar School, Worcester | |
| 4 | LVIth Form Photographers | Excellent contribution to the Witley Court Trip | |
| 5 | U12 Girls’ Hockey Team | Excellent performance and victory versus Princethorpe College | |
| 6 | School Ski Team | Excellent performance in the Midlands Telford Competition | |
| 7 | Clay Pigeon Shooting Team | Excellent performance at the Milfield Competition | |
| 8 | Form IIIF | Compassion & generosity | |
| 9 | School Challenge Team | Excellent performance in the Regional round of the Schools’ Challenge Competition | |
| 10 | CCF Guard of Honour | Excellent performance in the Wreath Laying Ceremony 2014 | |
| 11 | U13 Chess Team | Excellent victory against King Edward’s School, Birmingham | |
| 12 | Anglo-French Society Speaking Team | Excellent performance in the Birmingham University French Speaking Competition | |
| 13 | 1st VII Netball Squad | Excellent performance in qualifying for the West Midlands Championships | |
| 14 | Cast & Crew of Blood Wedding | Two fabulous nights of Drama & Dance | |
| 15 | Chapel Choir | Two fabulous nights of Nine Lessons & Carols | |
| 16 | U12A Netball Squad | Excellent performance & victory (23-3) versus Bablake School | |
| 17 | The Upper Fifth Form | Excellent conduct throughout the mock examinations | |
| 18 | U13 Hockey Team | Excellent performance and victory versus Saint Martin’s School | |
| 19 | British Biology Olympiad Competition Team | An excellent all-round performance | |
| 20 | Boys’ IVth XI Hockey Team | Excellent performance & victory versus Warwick School | |
| 21 | French “Château” Team | Excellent ambassadors! | |
| 22 | 1st VII Netball Team | Excellent performance in the Regional Competition | |
| 23 | Cast and Crew of Les Misérables | Five fabulous nights of Music, Drama & Dance | |
| 24 | The Classics Team | Fabulous Camaraderie in Turkey! | |
| 25 | 2nd XI Cricket Team | An excellent victory versus Warwick School | |
| 26 | Benchers 2014-15 | A fantastic team effort for 2014-2015 | |
| 27 | U13 Chess Team | Winners of the Birmingham & District Junior Chess League | |
| 28 | U12 Chemistry Team | Winners of the Salters’ Challenge | |
| 29 | U12 Cricket Team | Winners of the U12 Inaugural Six-a-side Cricketing Competition | |
| 30 | U14A Cricket Team | Victorious in the Six-a-Side Cricketing Competition | |
| 31 | DofE Bronze Expedition Team | Excellent performance on the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Expedition | |
| 32 | U13A Cricket Team | Winners of the Solihull Sixes Cricket Tournament | |
| 33 | U14 Cricket Team | An excellent team performance in the 2015 County Finals | |
| 34 | The Canoe Team | An excellent team performance at the Shropshire Marathon | |
| 35 | U18 XI Cricket Team | An excellent team performance and winners of the County Cricket Finals | |
| 36 | U12 Cricket Team | An excellent team performance & victory in the Warwickshire County Final | |
| 37 | Speller Metcalf | For their expertise, commitment & companionship |
2013/14
| Week | Team | Achievement | |
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| 1 | Chilean Exchange Students | Excellent assistance given to Chilean students | |
| 2 | U15A XV Rugby Team | An excellent performance versus Old Swinford Hospital School | |
| 3 | U15 Girls’ XI Hockey Team | Excellent performance & victory against Royal Grammar School, Worcester | |
| 4 | 1st XI Cricket Team | Excellent performance in becoming Warwickshire U19 County Champions | |
| 5 | 1st XI Hockey Team | Excellent performance and victory versus Repton | |
| 6 | Girls’ Ski Team | English Dry Slope Ski Champions | |
| 7 | U19 1st Netball Squad | Excellent performance in winning Solihull School Tournament | |
| 8 | Senior Shooting Team | Excellent performance at the Millfield Invitational Shoot | |
| 9 | Coast to Coast Cycle Team | A tremendous charitable effort! | |
| 10 | CCF Team | Representing the School in excellent fashion during Remembrance | |
| 11 | U12 Swim Team | Excellent performance in the Warwick 50’s Meet | |
| 12 | U12B Rugby Team | A brilliant performance in victory over Nottingham High School | |
| 13 | The Cast & Crew of Macbeth | Three fabulous nights of drama | |
| 14 | Chapel Choir | An excellent performance at the Nine Lessons & Carols | |
| 15 | IVth Form Germanists | First class performance at the Goethe Institute | |
| 16 | Oxbridge Preparation Team | Excellent guidance and support | |
| 17 | Girls’ U13 Hockey Team | Excellent performance (13-0) versus Arden School | |
| 18 | U15 Boys’ XI Hockey Team | Excellent performance and victory against Nottingham High School | |
| 19 | U15 Maths Team | Tremendous performance in the Regional Finals (1st & 2nd) | |
| 20 | The German Magazine Team | An excellent 4th edition of ‘Das Alles ist Deutschland’ | |
| 21 | U14 Netball Team | Excellent performance and victory against Heart of England Schoo | |
| 22 | Middle School Debating Team | Excellent victory in the English Speaking Union’s Public Speaking Competition Birmingham Finals | |
| 23 | 1st VII Rugby Team | Tremendous victory in the Solihull Tournament | |
| 24 | U15 VIIs Rugby Team | An incredible week's work - Runners-Up in Macclesfield and Solihull - Winners at Kings Worcester. | |
| 25 | Spamalot - Cast and Crew | 5 fabulous nights of drama and music |
2012/13
| Week | Team | Achievement | |
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| 1 | Saxophony | Excellent Performance in Senior School Assembly | |
| 2 | U19 Girls' Ski Team | 1st in the ESKIA Regional Finals | |
| 3 | CCF Skills at Arms Team | Perseverance and skill in the Schools’ CCF Cup | |
| 4 | Girls’ 1st XI Hockey Team | Excellent Victory v The King’s High School Warwick | |
| 5 | U14A XV Rugby Team | Excellent Victory v Bromsgrove School | |
| 6 | Cast & Crew of Homer’s Odyssey | Two marvellous performances | |
| 7 | U12 Girls’ A XI Hockey | Excellent performance in winning Solihull Tournament | |
| 8 | Debating Team | Brilliant performance in Birmingham University Debating Comp | |
| 9 | Orihula Exchange | Fabulous ambassadors for Solihull School | |
| 10 | The Chapel Choir | Outstanding performance at the inaugural meeting of the Former Choristers’ Association | |
| 11 | Cast & Crew of The Ash Girl | Excellent Performance in The Ash Girl | |
| 12 | Movember Staff & Sixth Form Team | Hirsute pursuit | |
| 13 | The Chapel Choir | An excellent performance at the Nine Lessons & Carols | |
| 14 | The Grounds and Marshal Teams | 'Going the extra mile' | |
| 15 | U14 Boys' A XI Hockey | County Champions | |
| 16 | Senior Badminton Team | Excellent Victory v Bablake School | |
| 17 | U14 Girls' Swim Team | Winners of the Warwick '100' | |
| 18 | U15 Rugby Team | Emphatic display v Bishop Vesey G.S. | |
| 19 | Saxophone Quartet | Brilliant performance in Library Theatre | |
| 20 | Diabetes UK Expedition Team | Successful ascent of Kilimanjaro | |
| 21 | U13 Girls' Hockey Team | County Champions | |
| 22 | U14 Rugby 7s Team | An excellent season | |
| 23 | DofE Gold Expedition Team | 24 Gold Award Recipients! | |
| 24 | Ski Team | Incredible success in the Midlands and the Les Houches races | |
| 25 | Cast and Crew of Phantom of the Opera | 5 Fabulous nights of Music and Drama | |
| 26 | U14 Cricket Team | Excellent win v Kings' Worcester | |
| 27 | Easter Term Trip Leaders | Providing pupils with fantastic opportunities | |
| 28 | British Biology Olympiad Team | Outstanding Success in 2013 Competition | |
| 29 | 'Crisis' Charity Sleep-Out Team | Innovative Fundraising | |
| 30 | Team of Chilean GAP Students | A fantastic contribution to Solihull life | |
| 31 | Benchers 2012/2013 | A fabulous team effort | |
| 32 | ISGA Matchplay Plate team | Excellent victory over Dean Close | |
| 33 | 1st XI Cricket Team | Excellent victory over RGS Worcester | |
| 34 | Girls' Ski Team | Excellent performance at the CESA Midlands Race | |
| 35 | Middle School Debating Team | Excellence throughout the term |
2011/12
| Week | Team | Achievement | |
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| 1 | Saxophony | Excellent performance in Senior School Assembly | |
| 2 | Fire Brigade | Incredible professionalism and bravery | |
| 3 | U15 Rugby Team | Excellent performance v King’s School Worcester | |
| 4 | 1st XI Hockey Team | ||
| 5 | 1st XI Girls’ Hockey Team | County Champions | |
| 6 | Ski Team | Runners up in the English Skiing Championship | |
| 7 | Swimming Team | Excellent victory versus Stowe School | |
| 8 | Debating Team | Excellent performance at the B’ham University Debating Competition | |
| 9 | CSLA | Excellent organisation of Borough hockey tournament | |
| 10 | Shooting Team | Excellent performance in winning the Butler Trophy | |
| 11 | Oedipus/Thebes Cast & Crew | Excellent cast & crew | |
| 12 | U15B Rugby Team | An excellent season | |
| 13 | Chapel Choir | Excellent performances in 9 Lessons and Carols 2011 | |
| 14 | Refectory Team | Fabulous fare without electricity! | |
| 15 | U13 Hockey Team | Excellent victory v King Edward’s School, Birmingham | |
| 16 | U12B Rugby Team | Excellent performance v King Edward’s School, Aston | |
| 17 | Girls’ 1st XI Hockey Team | Excellent 9-0 victory v King Edward’s School | |
| 18 | Senior Mathematics Team | Excellent performance at the National Finals | |
| 19 | Senior Debating Team | An outstanding performance in the Oxford University competition | |
| 20 | The Team of trip Leaders | Excellent contribution to the co-curricular life of the school | |
| 21 | U12A XI Hockey Team | Excellent victory v Bromsgrove School | |
| 22 | U15 Rugby 7s Team | Winners of the Warwick School Invitation 7s | |
| 23 | Business Challenge Team | Winners of the Aston University ACCA Business Challenge | |
| 24 | Lower Sixth Physicists | Tremendous leadership of Junior School pupils | |
| 25 | Cast and Crew of Fiddler on the Roof | A fabulous 5 nights of drama and music | |
| 26 | Canoe Team | Successful completion of Devizes to Westminster Race | |
| 27 | Shoeshine Team | Tireless fundraising for International Street Children's Charity | |
| 28 | Symphony Orchestra | Fabulous Performance in Summer Concert | |
| 29 | Young Enterprise Team | Outstanding success in the Solihull Borough Final | |
| 30 | Chilean Hosts | Fabulous hosting of our Chilean guests | |
| 31 | Benchers 2011-12 | Outstanding service to the school | |
| 32 | History Society | Fantastic work on History website | |
| 33 | Golf Team | Superb victory in the regional Finals of ISGA Plate | |
| 34 | U15 Cricket Team | Excellent victory v Bromsgrove School | |
| 35 | J4 Olympic Day Team | Tremendous victory in the Olympic Day competition |