Sir Roger Manwood’s School Astroturf Pitch

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It has long been an aspiration for the school to develop a full-size all-weather AstroTurf sports pitch to enhance the physical education curriculum across a whole range of sports. Whilst our sports teams are undoubtedly very successful, the restrictions placed on them in terms of access to pitches in all weathers does hamper the development of the students. An Astroturf pitch will impact not only what sports we can offer but also the quality of skill development, tactical knowledge and understanding, and the students’ overall enjoyment of taking part in different sports and being physically active. One of the PE department’s main aims has always been to engage students in a physically active lifestyle which lasts not just for the five—possible seven years they are here at the school but for the rest of their lives; an Astroturf pitch would strengthen this aim.