South Africa Sports Tour 2025 - First fundraiser planned

In our first international sports tour since 2019, Bournside netball, football and rugby teams will be travelling to Cape Town to compete against South African schools in the Connect Festival of Unity in July 2025.

73 students are set to travel the 6000 miles to the adventure capital of South Africa to experience sport and outdoor activities amidst stunning landscapes. In the jam-packed itinerary, students will have the chance to soak up the breath-taking views of Cape Town from Table Mountain, immerse themselves in local culture, test their nerve on a zipline through the Cape canopy, and potentially spot the big 5 on two safari game drives whilst staying on a game reserve. 

"The 2024 Bournside Sports Tour promises to be an unforgettable experience, blending the thrill of sports with the exploration of the rich cultural and natural wonders that South Africa has to offer. As well as playing the sports the students know and love the schedule includes training for the matches and a surfing lesson along side a trip to Robben Island and visiting a penguin beach. Now we are just 9 months away, excitement is starting to build and training and fundraising in preparation begins." - Mrs Shermon-Tame and Miss Goddard, Teachers of Physical Education

All Sports Tour students have agreed to fundraise to raise money for tour kit, at a cost of £100 per student. Friends, family and the wider school community (aged 18+) are invited to join the sports department for their first South Africa 2025 Bingo Fundraiser next Friday, 15th November, from 6pm - 9pm. Tickets are £15 and include a welcome drink, fish and chips and 3 bingo cards. There will be a cash bar and a raffle on the night with some great prizes on offer including signed rugby kit, Cheltenham Races tickets, a golf lesson, beauty treatments and more. Thank you to Mr Hirons who has agreed to compere the evening, we look forward to seeing you there!