A team score of 157 made our girls' golfing team HMC Team Champions for 2020. The girls’ and boys’ teams – all of whom play off single figure handicaps – were taking part in the HMC National Singles tournament at the Berkshire Golf Club. Both finished second with Charlie scoring an impressive -1 and Evie carding a 3 over a round of 75. A seventh place on the girls’ individual leader board meant that the Girls’ joint team score was 157 which won them the team event. While the ISGA National Finals has been cancelled next week, the golf team will take part in the virtual finals at Foxhills.

In a glorious celebration of the range of musical talent at Gordon's, last night's informal concert in the Rec heard instrumental pieces and singers. From Franck to Les Miserables and an own composition, the event was live-streamed to parents across the world. Less experienced younger students in Year 7 performed alongside Sixth Formers including Emily, recently selected for the English Schools' Orchestra.

Striding out, deep in the Surrey Hills this weekend, students in Years 10 and 11 on their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme practice. The group tackled Abinger Roughs and Penfold Lakes on Saturday and Sunday, travelling between 15 and 20 miles.

Winners, by a clear five shots, of the ISGA 2020 Schools Cup, Gordon's golfers also scooped third place in the Junior Cup's gross competition with both coaches - David Mathews and John Balmer - bagging the top spot in the staff competition. In the senior competition at Sunningdale Heath, Charlie Roper shot a 57 winning the overall gross competition. Alex Phelps came second scoring an impressive 58 and winning the girls' competition. Sarah Mardani shot a 60 to finish in joint 6^th place overall and 3^rd in the girls' competition. Gordon’s finished with a team score of 115 adding together the two top scores. They also managed to finish runners up in the handicap nett competition. In the Junior Competition at Drayton Park, Gordon’s finished in third place in the team gross competition with a score of 189, winning the team nett with an impressive score of 137 taking into account the players' handicaps and the best two scores. Dylan Bannister won the boys' individual nett with a cracking 89 playing off handicap 24. This left him finishing in ninth amongst many lower handicap golfers and giving him a course score of 65, seven shots under par for his handicap. Felix Houlberg and Dylan Mumford also played well for the team with Felix shooting a nett 72 finishing in tenth place.

Historic rivalries have been swept aside as two hockey giants from opposing countries unite this term to teach at Gordon’s. Former Pakistan Olympian Muhammad Irfan joins former GB player David Mathews on the Hockey coaching staff. Mr Irfan, a prolific goal scorer and renowned defender brings a wealth of experience both as a junior and senior national team player. He is looking forward to introducing ‘Asian skills’ to his new cohort. A veteran of the 2012 London Olympics, Mr Irfan also played for Pakistan in the 2010 Commonwealth Games. Hockey has been a passion of his since childhood. “I have given a very long service to my country, playing top level for many years”, he said, adding: “The time has come to help future generations”. Mr Irfan joins an impressive line-up of sports staff at Gordon’s – all experts in their fields – including former Wales International and ex-Chelsea player Gareth Hall; Former Fiji 7s Skills and Analyst Coach Chris Davies and Surrey Storm netballers Nicole Humphrys (left) and Leah Middleton (right).