European Success for Queen's and Country
Queen’s girl Jenny Moore has once again successfully represented England in an overseas badminton tournament, this time returning with two silver medals under her belt.
16-year-old Jenny Moore from Chester was selected to represent England in the Under 17’s European Badminton Championship in Caldas da Rainhas, Portugal, where she competed in both the individual doubles events and in the team doubles events where she represented England.
The nine day championship saw Jenny reach the final in both the individual and team tournaments, coming up against tournament favourites, Denmark, in the team final and the number one seeds, Russia, in the individual final. Both matches were extremely close and saw Jenny and her partner, Victoria Williams from Hampshire, gain silver medals for each.
Jenny said:
“I worked really hard and it was a great feeling to get a medal and be on the podium as one of the best in Europe.”
Mrs Chris Moore, Head of PE Department said:
“Jenny has now reached a new level in her badminton, she is focussed and hardworking. She thoroughly deserves this medal in her international career.”
Badminton has been an important part of Jenny’s life for many years now, involving tournaments most weekends and testing training sessions four times a week in Manchester.
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1. - Jenny Moore and her partner Victoria Williams in action in Portugal
2. - Jenny Moore and her partner Victoria Williams on the podium with their silver medals
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• A new bursary scheme has just been launched for the Senior School.
The Queen’s School, Chester, Cheshire is one of the country’s leading independent schools for girls aged 4 – 18. With a nationally renowned reputation for academic excellence the girls consistently achieve outstanding results at GCSE and A level.
The school celebrates young women and their potential. It prepares the girls to face their future with self-belief, energy and a ‘can do’ philosophy. Academic success is only one aspect of life at Queen’s and all girls are encouraged to explore their abilities, interests and passions in a wide range of extra-curricular activities. From drama, art and music to sports, community work and overseas adventures, the girls benefit from an education of the whole person, experiencing new challenges inside and outside the classroom.
At The Queen’s School, it seeks to develop in each student a risk-taking spirit, leadership abilities, confidence and a love of learning. The individual approach ensures each girl has the support she needs to thrive and succeed throughout her time there.
The school inhabits elegant Georgian and Victorian buildings, situated in a beautiful setting within walking distance of historic Chester. These surroundings prove a constant reminder of the heritage and traditional values that have shaped the school for more than 130 years.
Sarah Clark is the head teacher of The Queen’s School with Mrs Felicity Taylor as head of the Lower School on Liverpool Road. The school has a number of bursaries available to very able students.
Past pupils include Beth Tweddle, Olympic Gymnast, Sarah Kelly, founder of the UK’s Neuromuscular Centre for muscular dystrophy and Vivienne Faull, the first woman to become Dean of an English Cathedral.
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