On Wednesday 11
th February Streatham & Clapham High School, an independen
t all-age girls’ school in Streatham, celebrated the opening of their all weather sports pitch by attempting a Guinness World Records for the Largest Sports Lesson. All of the girls, aged 8 to 18, as well as the staff and parents who took part, were extremely enthusiastic throughout the lesson, which lasted for 35 minutes and included a variety of hockey skills. They were successful in their record attempt with a total of 459 participants!
The lesson was led by Tristram Woodhouse (Ex-Australian Hockey Player) and their head of Sports, Elizabeth Basson. Ben Marsden and James Tindall, members of the Great British Olympic Hockey team, also attended and participated in the record. The event was brilliantly organised and all those involved were incredibly helpful.
