News 2008 / 09
2008 to 2009
13th July 2009
Katy Lambert represents Ratton at the All England Schools Athletics
As you can see from the photos, it was a very successful trip as she finished second in the All England Schools High Jump. Congratulations Katy we are all very proud of you.
July 2009
BTEC Assessment Day
6th July 2009
Girls Cricket
Ratton Girls cricket team had a special coaching session today run by Sussex CCC.
2nd July 2009
We are Sussex Champions
Congratulations to the Year 9 girls who are the Sussex U14 stoolball champions. They spent the day in Brighton competing against teams from all over Sussex. Well done Girls!!
Devonshire Park Tennis
Ratton students have played in the South Downs Sport Partnership Tennis Tournament all week at Devonshire Park. Our students were a real credit to the school and a special mention must go to Dani Allestone who won the girls Year 9 competition.
1st July 2009
Ratton Primary Golf Festival
Ratton’s Year 10 Sports Leaders with the help of Miss Poletyllo ran a fantastic golfing day for the local primary schools on the school field. Students had to play 10 different holes under guidance from specially trainer Year 10’s. This festival goes towards their Level One Sports Leader Award.
29th June 2009
National Sports Week
Lloyds TSB National School Sport Week starts next week, on Monday 29 June. 
Use the inspiration of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, and fill in the Sports Pledges to put sport at the heart of our school.
Over 10,000 schools are taking part across the UK and thousands have told us about their plans. It promises to be a great week of sporting activity on our exciting journey to the London 2012, and beyond.
At Ratton we have activities during the week which include –
Tennis @ Devonshire Park every night after school for the school team
Tennis Wednesday after school for those wishing to play
Tennis every lunch on the courts
Table Tennis every lunch – time
+ normal clubs are running as usual
In addition we have Inter-Community Competition – Every lunch-time will be community volleyball, everyday after school will be community rounders (7 Monday, 8 Tuesday, 9 Wednesday, 10 Thursday)
We also are running a primary GOLF/HOCKEY festival with 4 local primary schools, run by Ratton Sport Leaders on Wednesday morning.
25th June 2009
Eastbourne Netball League Auction
Currently the Eastbourne Netball League is trying very hard to rasie funding to have the netball court playing surface at Hampden Park Sport Centre replaced, due to its unsuitability during wet/damp conditions. Your support would be very much appreciated, as this is a facility we regularly rely upon. Also this is a chance to make more primary pupils and secondary students aware of the netball opportunities that exist in the area.
20th June 2009
Football Foundation
Ratton School were celebrating today after being awarded a brand new football kit by the Football Foundation, the UK's largest sports charity. The new Nike kit worth £400 was awarded to the school as part of the Foundation's Junior Kit Scheme.
19th June 2009
Spraywater Sports Club
Ratton's watersports club is on every Friday 4pm to 6pm. Please see Mr Elliott for details.
18th June 2009
SPORTS DAY RESULTS
Year 7
1st Lyric 185
1st Apollo 185
3rd Adelphi 155
4th Globe 151
5th Lyceum 149
Year 8
1st Apollo 199
2nd Globe 181
3rd Adelphi 175
4th Lyric 157
5th Lyceum 96
Year 9
1st Apollo 212
2nd Adelphi 167
3rd Lyceum 151
4th Lyric 148
5th Globe 138
Overall
1st Apollo 596
2nd Adelphi 497
3rd Lyric 490
4th Globe 470
5th Lyceum 396
17th June 2009
Rounders Results
Year 8 rounders results:
1st= Cavendish
2nd = PCS
3rd = Seaford Head 1
4th = Bishopbell
5th = Tideway
6th = Seaford Head 2
7th = Ratton
8th = Causeway
Year 9 rounders results:
1st = Ratton
2nd = Ringmer
3rd = Bishopbell
4th = Causeway
5th = Tideway
6th = SHCC 2
7th = SHCC 1
11th June 2009
Year 10 cricket
Yesterday we played three schools; Willingdon, Seaford and Hailsham and won all three. Then in the 'final' we came up against Tideway and beat them with 4 balls to spare.Ratton winners.
The team was;
Max Harffey (capt.)
Tim Carr
Kyle Gastor
Oli Goodman
Josh Smith
Liam French
Sagar Patel
Jarrett Wicken
and an injured David Williams
8th June 2009
Sussex Sharks Assembly
Ratton's year 7's were treated to an assembly by Sussex County Cricket Club today, Students were shown the County trophy and got to hear about a the life of aprofessional cricketer.
http://www.sussexcricket.co.uk/
2nd June 2009
School Sport
Don't forget 'Engage' your very own extra-curricular programme.
Year 7 Cricket
Well done the Year 7 cricket, who beat Causeway by 9 runs scoring a solid 52 runs.
1st June 2009
A 'big' thankyou to the PFA
The PFA have kindly donated £250 for a new set of tennis posts modelled below with two year 8 students.
29th May 2009
University of Brighton APP Talk
Ratton's PE staff have shared their knowledge of assessing pupil progress with 100 Post Graduate students from the University of Brighton.
LECTURE NOTES - please click here
12th May 2009
South Downs Bowling Competition
Well done to Year 10, who won the South Downs 10-pin bowling competition at Lloyds Lanes.
7th May 2009
Golf 
A new club at Ratton!! Willingdon Golf Club are running sessions on our field every Thursday after school, everyone is welcome and it is free. Or you could come Wednesday after school and have a go with our golf leaders.
6th May 2009
Park Games 2009
Well done to Year 10 who came third at Park Games today. The boys football team were our most successful finishing second.
5th May 2009
Year 7 Boys Cricket
The cricket season started for Ratton tonight with a great game against Bishop Bell. Unfortunately we returned unsuccessful with BB beating us with 2 overs to spare. Cricket training for year 7 is Tuesday lunch-times with Mr Chaundy and Wednesdays after school with Mr Elliott.
1st May 2009
First Aid @work
The PE department and other staff in the school are being trained in first aid. The training includes how to use a defibulator, resuscitation and treatment of injuries.
27th April 2009
'Engage' starts this week.
20th April 2009
East Sussex Sports Awards
Congratulations to the following students who have received a grant from East Sussex CC.
Philip Fenner Ratton School Badminton County Award - £50
Eleanor Lambert Ratton School Athletics County Award - £50
Harry Vanstone Ratton School Badminton County Award - £50
Harvey William Andrew Storer Ratton School Football County Award - £50
Joanna Morgan Ratton School Athletics County Award - £50
Katy Lambert Ratton School Athletics County Award - £50
Kyle Gaster Ratton School Golf County Award - £50
Nicholas Ward Ratton School Golf County Award - £50
Thomas Rutherford Ratton School Football County Award - £50
Emily Bignell Ratton School Triathlon/Swimming Regional Award - £100
Declan Paul Filsell Ratton School Inline Skater Hockey Regional Award - £100
1st April 2009
Year 7 Gifted and Talented
Our year 7 superstars were fantastic ambassadors for 
sport at the University of Brighton for a Gifted and Talented day. The dancers in particular Kira Marsh who partner up with students from local schools to produce their own dance. Zac Fuller was also second overall in the sprint speed camera.
31st March 2009
WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS!!
The Ratton Boys arrived to see a large crowd gathered by the pitch and after a short warm up we were ready to begin.
The game began fast paced and it was Ratton who had the brighter start, with early chances from Julian Pareja and Harvey Storer being saved well by the Bishop Bell goalie. The defence of Max Penny, Ben Griffiths, Steve Powell and Scott Powell were untroubled during the first half until the final minute when a long free kick being headed onto the post and then trickling along the line, and to the horror of the lads, Ratton’s very own linesman Joe Watson flagged to signal the ball crossing the line, controversial with the lads, but probably the correct decision. 1-0 to Bishop Bell at half time.
This prompted Gaffer Mr Chaundy into making a half time sub bringing off Tom Gill who had been unfortunate down the right side, and was unable to unleash his pace on the left back. Luke Ticehurst came on, and made an instant impact getting down the right flank, driving into the box, but was adjudged to have dived under a heavy challenge from a defender, much to the delight of the 100 strong Bishop Bell crowd. Ratton kept pushing forward and after good running from Dom Dirico, pressuring the Bishop Bell defence, this allowed a good knock down from striker Hayden Reed to Luke who controlled the ball looked up to cross it, but decided to lob the goalie instead after spotting him way off his line. 1-1. Ratton were now winning everything all over the pitch, especially Ben Armin in midfield who managed to get a foot or his head to just about everything. After a long ball, midway through the half, Jack Richardson used his pace to get behind the defence and rifle a first time shot into the roof of the net from just inside the 18 yard box. This prompted wild celebrations from the Ratton boys. Again the same backline were holding out, but with three minutes to go, Bishop Bell equalised, again, their first real attack of the half. 2-2 and the final whistle meant extra time.
Extra time was very uneventful in front of goal for Ratton, but a good stop from goalie Joe Kenward, kept the scores level. Meaning penalties, but unfortunately Jack and Tom, who were both keen to take, were off the pitch at the time.
With the stakes high, the pressure on and heavy legged, Bishop Bell stepped up and forced a good save from Joe in goal, to instantly give Ratton the advantage. Luke stepped up and converted for Ratton, to take an early lead. Bishop Bell’s second penalty forced an even better save from joe, and put Ratton well in the driving seat. Dom and Ben both scored theirs to leave the scores at 3-1, Julian then had the chance to win, but his penalty was saved by the legs of the BB keeper. Bishop Bell then scored, but Ratton still had the chance to win through Harvey. A despairing hand from the keeper was not enough, and Ratton ran down the pitch to celebrate with Harvey, and hero of the moment Joe Kenward, right infront of the Bishop Bell faithful!
After 5 years, the boys finally got what they deserved a winners medal from the cup, that had evaded them for so long. Joe Kenward, Max Penny, Benjamin Arthur Robert Griffiths, Steven Powell, Scott Powell, Tom Gill, Ben Armin, Harvey Storer, Julian Pareja, Hayden Reed, Jack Richardson, Dom Dirico and Luke Ticehurst, and not to forget, Joe Watson, all played their parts today in arguably the greatest day Ratton school has ever seen. All dedications go down to Jay “Mourinho” Chaundy, whose tactical genius, played a huge part in the cup run.
30th March 2009
Level One Sports Leaders Award
Ratton's Sports Leaders have been trained in multi-skills. With these new skills they will be visiting local primary schools to help primary teachers deliver PE and school sport.
26th March 2009
Trampolinists bounce to victory
On Saturday 21st March eight budding trampolinists took part in the East Sussex Schools Trampoline Competition at Claverham School. Other schools from the local area included: Hailsham, Claverham, Helenswood, Battle Abbey and Hillcrest.
The competition was split into two sections:
Section A for the less experienced School trampolinist and section B for the more able club competitor. Both sections required each competitor to perform a compulsory and a voluntary routine which was judged according to the tariff (difficulty of moves) and quality of their performance.
Ratton entered 6 students for section A and 2 students for section B.
Section A:
Year7 – Emily Wilmer, Hannah King, Jack Lindsay, Katy Holter
Year8 – Samuel Hammond
Year11 – Alice Piper
Section B:
Year9 -Katy Lambert
Year 11 – Elle Lambert
All students had spent hours of practice preparing for the competition which is very nerve-racking on the day. They only have one opportunity to show each routine and tiny mistakes can make the difference between a medal position or not. It was particularly difficult for Katy Lambert who is in year9 and was drawn to compete in the section which included year 9, 10, 11 & 12, so some students were more than 3 years older than her. Both Katy and Ellie should be congratulated for reaching such a high level of performance. Even though they were not medallist winners this year, Ellie came 5th closely missing out and Katy was 10th in a very hard section which included National Champions!
The other students should also be congratulated for their efforts. Emily, Jack and Hannah who are all in year 7 competed for the first time and performed very well under the pressures of the competition.
Sam Hammond was awarded the gold medal in FIRST position and only challenged by fellow team- mate Jack Lindsay in year7 who was awarded silver SECOND position.
Katy Holter was not to be beaten by the boys and kept the girls morale high by receiving silver medal SECOND position
Well done to the whole team !!!!
20th March 2009
Cricket
Yr8 cricket training has started!!! Every Friday lunch-time with Mr Kingham.
18th March 2009
Don't forget 'Engage' on a Wednesday
Rugby all years
Volleyball all years
Girls Basketball
Trampolining all years
Table Tennis all years
Basketball all years
17th March 2009
Girls Cricket
Well done the girls cricket team who came 3rd in the Sussex County competition. That's 3rd best in Sussex!!!
16th March 2009
Ratton's Boxing Club
Ratton students started a new sport this week, boxing. The club is part f the schools extra curricular programme and run by Adam 'The Heart' Haniver from West Hill Boxing Club, based in Hastings. The club will run every Monday from 3.30pm until 4.40pm and will cost £2.00 for the hour.
12th March 2009
Away day glory
The Year 7 rugby team won a fantastic away game against Ringmer School 32-0. Ratton were faultless and Joe Williamson and Murat Koksal fully deserved their man of the match award.
Sportsmark Award
I am delighted to confirm Ratton has been awarded the Sportsmark Award again. This is in recognition for the exceptional delivery of PE within 2008. A big well done to staff and pupils.
11th March 2009
Year 8 triumph over Bishop Bell
The Year 8 rugby team won a fine game of rugby against Bishop Bell School. Final score of 17 - 14 showed what a tough game it was and Edward Discombe fully deserved the man of the match award. A special mention also needs to go to Tommy Sayers.
9th March 2009
Yr10 Rugby
Well done the Year 10 rugby team who drew 14 -14 with Ringmer School. Man of the match went to Josh Phillips.
6th March 2009
Gifted and Talented students
The following Year 7 students have been selected to represent Ratton at the East Sussex Gifted and Talented day. Congratulations.
Veronika Gibbins - Physical, cognitive, social, emotional, creative
Bobby Knigh -t Physical
Beckham Pout - Physical, cognitive
Sam Smith Physical -, social
Ellie Farrington - Physical, emotional
Jordan Ticehurst - Physical, cognitive
Paige Jordan - Evans - Physical, social
Nina Liebenberg - Physical, cognitive, creative
Olivia Sperron - Physical, social, creative
Kira Marsh - Physical, cognitive,
Shianne Patterson - Physical, social, cognitive
Zac Fuller - Physical, cognitive, emotional
Nathan Fuller - Physical, cognitive, emotional
Ellie-May Swain - Physical, cognitive, emotional, social
Mark Bilton - Physical, cognitive, social
5th March 2009
SAMA kickboxing
A new youths SAMA kickboxing club is starting at Ratton every Thursday from 5.00pm in the hall. It will cost £4.40 and is pay as you go. For further information please contact SAMA on 01273 580577.
4th March 2009
'Engage' starts tonight
3rd March 2009
Circuit Training
Year 10 girls are off to Sovereign Centre for circuit training, don't forget to warm - up girls.
25th February 2009
Ratton win the cricket again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ratton girls cricket team have won the Lord Taverners U15 indoor tournament which qualifies them to the County comptition. Well done girls!!!
23rd February 2009
New extra-curricular timetable released on Thursday. Watch this space.............
11th February 2009
Sussex Community Coach Helps out
Jeremy Knobbs has agreed to help with Ratton's rugby club which runs on a Wednesday after-school in preparation for the league which starts after the break.
3rd February 2009
Weather plays chaos with fixtures
2nd February 2009
South East Sussex Champions and onto the Beckham Academy!!!!!
Back in November 2008, the Year 7 Girls Football team competed in the area indoor 5-a-side competition and had a fantastic result, beating all the local schools. They continued on to become South East Sussex Champions.
From there the team were drawn to play the next round at the ‘Beckham Academy’ in London to decide which two schools would represent the South in the National Competition in February.
On Friday 23 January, the squad of eight had an unhealthy start to the day, leaving school at 7am for a three hour drive up to the Beckham Academy in London.
Once at the Academy, we were directed to walk down the hall of fame which featured autographed shirts, boots and cups owned by National and International football stars. Throughout the day, the girls posed in front of the many large scale pictures of Beckham which featured in nearly every room. This alone, was an experience for the players!
The competition had four leagues but we were drawn in the biggest section, having five other teams to play. In all matches we battled hard and moved the ball about with skills and energy, matching and bettering nearly all the teams in our section. Overall, we drew 2, won 2 and lost 1. Unfortunately we failed to score enough goals to go through to the semi final and finished third in our section. It was pleasing to see, however, that the two teams who beat us were eventually the top two teams in the competition, so as far as we are concerned we came third overall!!
The Year 7 team have had a very successful season and is made up of a very talented group of players. They deserve every success and are a credit to the school. Each player will receive a certificate and photo to remember the day.
Well done girls!!!
Ratton Get New Goals
Ratton has received a grant from the Football Foundation for new goals to help its football teams go from strength to strength. A big thankyou from all the students to everyone at the Football Foundation and Mr Chaundy for organising the bid.
23rd January 2009
The PE department are starting a new initiative celebrating our 'performers of the month' in both curricular and out of school hours PE. Congratulations to -
Extra Curricular
Ellie Lambert - Gymnastics
Katie Lambert - Gymnastics
Ellie Farrington - Gymnastics
Curricular
Max Haffrey - GCSE PE
Basketball
The Year 9 boys basketball team are so far unbeaten this season with 2 victories now under their belt. The first game they saw off local rivals Cavendish with a 14 to 6 victory and Joe Summerbell being awarded man of the match.
The second game saw them come from behind against Hailsham Sports College to win 14 - 5 with the man of the match award going to Max Guy.
The Year 8 team managed by Mr Kingham played Hailsham Sports College too. It was a very close match with a number of the team representing the school for the first time this year. Special mention must go to Drew Read and Marcus Nicholas who both made an excellent contribution to an outstanding team performance.....
19th January 2009
Well done Emily Bignell who has qualified for the British Schools Biathlon Championships at the University of Bath on 15th March 2009. We all wish her good luck!!!
14th January 2009
Congratulations to the U12 girls football team who are South East Schools representative at the David Beckham Academy in North Greenwich.
'I am really excited to go to the David Beckham Academy with my friends and think we can win it. I really enjoy football as Mrs Upton is my manager.'
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