Sport is recognised as being a vital part of every girl's education and holds an important place within the curriculum.
All pupils are encouraged to participate in individual activities and in team games. Not only do they gain immense enjoyment and a sense of achievement from this but they also develop the personal and social skills which come from team effort.
Thornton boasts a magnificent sports hall, which is well equipped for gymnastics and indoor sports. The girls enjoy athletics, badminton, basketball, cross country, dance, hockey, gymnastics, netball, swimming, tennis, trampoline and volleyball. There is a Gymnastics Club which gives displays and enters competitions and girls with their own horses can join the Equestrian Team. Outdoor games facilities are also excellent. Within the grounds there are netball and tennis courts, hockey pitches, an all-weather sports pitch and a heated swimming pool.
The school offers a particularly strong fixture list. Every girl is offered the opportunity for competitive match play through the House system and House matches are always keenly contested. |