The ICHK Touch Rugby Competition was a huge success.

More than 160 students from all year groups took part in the event at King’s Park, reflecting our commitment to inclusion and participation.

There was a great sense of camaraderie and house spirit and it was wonderful to see students thriving in an atmosphere of healthy competition and fun. Students donned face paint, pom poms and tutus and the House Captains did an amazing job in leading cheers.

At the end of the day, Tang were crowned winners for the second year running, and were awarded the new house trophy. Song took second place and Ming were third.

The Senior Tang team earned the right to play against the ICHK staff team, as they were top in their division, and narrowly claimed the win. The staff team included five alumni and it was particularly special to see them taking part, demonstrating the strength of our community and the lasting connections that continue long after students have graduated.

The tournament gave students of all ages the opportunity to experience the pride of representing the school through competitive sport, with everyone embodying the PE department’s motto: ‘Play Hard / Be Kind’.

ICHK has a very strong touch rugby programme, and as well as exposure to competition, it helps to develop leadership skills, as students act as coaches and mentors. Success is not simply measured by medals and trophies and most importantly, the programme helps our students develop a sense of fair play and the pride that is associated with playing sport and representing the school.

This is down to a belief that sport is about growth and development for all our students and not just a small minority of those who are the best or for those who already have an inclination towards it. We ask all our students to think and act like sportsmen and women.

Well done to all who took part and thank you to all the staff who helped make the day a success, along with the coaches and referees.