Sport
The College's sports website can be found here: http://www.shiplakesports.org.uk/
Rowing is particularly strong sport. In 2011, the 1st VIII came fifth in the Schools' Head of the River Race and fourth in The National Schools Regatta.Also in 2011 the J16 VIII won the 1st VIII event at The National Schools Regatta. Two boys represented England and Great Britain in 2006..
Cricket, football, hockey, rugby, tennis and squash are also popular sports.
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