Jake Davies 

Jake has been selected to represent Kent twice, in 2008 and again in 2010 as well as being included in the Kent School’s swimming team 7 years in a row.  Jake was runner up in the National Schools biathlon team 2011. Jake is only one of six people selected to take part in the Diabetes UK Channel Swim relay 2012 and has been chosen as a volunteer for British Swimming at the Paralympics this year.

Natalie Fox

Natalie has been playing bowls since the age of 7 and currently bowls at Ashford IBC (indoors) and Ramsgate BC (outdoors). Natalie has played for the county since the age of 8 and represented her country for the last 3 years, gaining 2 county titles.

Kasia Grela

Kasia trains every day and is hoping to compete in the 2016 Olympics.  She is currently preparing for the ‘London International Open 2012’ competition where she will compete in the Juniors (14-17 yrs) and the Seniors (18+ yrs).  Last year Kasia won Thanet Sportswoman of the Year. In February this year, she won Gold at the London International Open Junior championships.

Alex Kirkpatrick

Alex has been swimming since the age of 8 for Thanet. He trains regularly including mornings before school! Alex competes at weekends  at a top level, including at the Kent and South East Regional Championships and was part of the National Schools Biathlon team ,where,  together with Jake, and came 2^nd last year. Jake has also recently swum for Kent Schools at one of his strongest events, 100m fly.

Isaac O’Connor

Isaac has been playing hockey for nine years now. He played for Clifton Hockey Club for two years before moving to Canterbury.  Last year his U16 Canterbury team became Indoor National Champions and runners up in the Outdoor Championships, as well as third in the premier league.  Isaac has captained Kent for two years and next year will participate in England U18 trials.

Simone Ward

Simone has been swimming since an early age and competing at high levels. She trains nearly everyday and sometimes before school.  She has swum in the Clarendon team since year 7 and represented Kent Schools in 2011.

Bethan Crowe

Most weeks Bethan attend deal and District rifle club with her dad. Beating him was her only aim, but coming 1st in her division was a definite bonus.

Patrick Crouch

This year Patrick will sail at the National Schools Sailing Association Annual Regatta in Weymouth, where he will be representing both the school and Kent.  

This will be the third time that Patrick has sailed in this event. Last year Patrick came 10th out of 70 and won an award for improvement, despite this exceptional achievement to quote Patrick " I am hoping to better this result this year! "