Weekly news roundup - 19.06.26

News - Jun 19

Colyton linguists at the top of their game!

Colyton linguists have excelled as regional winners in a national translation competition run by the University of Oxford. Over 25,000 students participated in the Anthea Bell Prize for Young Translators (Anthea Bell was well known for her translations of Nobel Prize winners as well as Asterix books).  Of 5,400 entries, Colyton students won the South West region for French, German, Spanish, Mandarin and Russian, and a Mandarin entry was highly commended.  It is so impressive that our language scholars could work to understand the cultures as well as the language presented in an array of fact and fiction from French novels to Spanish fact and Russian poetry.  To be able to enter in five languages shows the breadth as well as depth of cultural curiosity of our students.  Huge congratulations to:

Doon W (Year 7) Spanish

Daniel T (Year 7) Russian

Jessica G (Year 8) Mandarin

Elijah K (Year 9) German

Denis R-S, (Year 7) and Kenji R (Year 9) have also been highly commended by the University of Oxford's Faculty of Medieval and Modern Languages for their short story entries in the University's Flash Fiction competition.

Students had to write a short story of no more than 100 words in French, Spanish or German.It is already a challenge to condense a thought or a narrative into 100 words in a foreign language. To catch the attention of the judges reading well over a thousand entries is a wonderful achievement and testimony to their creativity and determined originality in languages.

Denis wrote in Spanish and Kenji in German, congratulations to both on such a fantastic result!

Match Report: Colyton Grammar School U13 Boys Cricket v Axe Valley

Colyton Grammar School U13s produced an outstanding all-round performance to secure an emphatic 72-run victory over Axe Valley in an entertaining fixture.

Batting first, Colyton set an imposing tone from the outset with a confident and disciplined display at the crease. Both Hugo W and Krithik P led the charge superbly, each retiring on 25 after reaching the agreed limit—an achievement reflecting not only their skill but also their composure under pressure. Their partnerships laid a solid foundation, allowing the rest of the batting lineup to build steadily and maintain momentum throughout the innings. Smart running between the wickets and well-placed shots ensured the scoreboard kept ticking over, putting Axe Valley on the back foot early.

In response, Axe Valley struggled to keep up with the required run rate against a sharp and well-organised Colyton bowling attack. The bowlers maintained tight lines and lengths, making scoring difficult and forcing errors from the opposition batters. Crucially, the fielding unit backed this up brilliantly, with energetic chases, accurate throws, and safe hands in the field helping to apply constant pressure.

Wickets fell at regular intervals, preventing Axe Valley from forming any significant partnerships. Despite some determined efforts from their middle order, the target proved beyond reach, with Colyton steadily tightening their grip on the match as the innings progressed.

By the end of the game, Colyton had secured a convincing 72-run win, showcasing a strong team performance built on disciplined batting, effective bowling, and excellent fielding. A special mention goes to Hugo W and Krithik P for their impactful contributions at the top of the order, setting the tone for a memorable victory.

Overall, it was a thoroughly deserved result for Colyton Grammar School U13s, who demonstrated both talent and teamwork throughout the match.

Match Report: Colyton Grammar School U15 Boys Cricket v The King’s School

Colyton Grammar School U15 boys secured a well-earned victory over The King’s School in a challenging, rain-affected cup match last week, booking their place in the semi-finals with a composed and disciplined performance.

Winning the toss and batting first in damp, overcast conditions, Colyton showed great resilience to post a competitive total from their allotted 20 overs. The pitch and outfield made scoring far from straightforward, but the batting unit adapted well, focusing on building partnerships and rotating the strike. Sensible shot selection and patience at the crease allowed Colyton to navigate difficult conditions and ensure they used up all of their overs effectively.

When The King’s School began their reply, it quickly became clear that conditions were becoming increasingly difficult. Colyton’s bowlers made excellent use of the wet conditions, delivering tight lines and maintaining pressure from the outset. Run-scoring proved difficult for King’s, with the ball doing enough to trouble the batters and prevent any sustained momentum.

After 10 overs of King’s innings, the rain intensified, bringing play to an early halt. With conditions no longer suitable to continue, the match was decided based on the state of play at that point, with Colyton comfortably ahead thanks to their strong first-innings total and controlled bowling performance.

As a result, Colyton were awarded the victory, progressing through to the semi-final of the cup—a fantastic achievement for the team.

This was a match that required adaptability and focus, and Colyton delivered on both fronts. Well done to all players for their efforts in difficult circumstances, and best of luck as the team moves forward in the competition!

Devon Athletics Championships

We had some fantastic performances from CGS athletes at Exeter Arena on Saturday. Huge thanks to Mrs. F. Harvey and Mr. S. Pritchard for supporting our students. 

Ottilie S 7th 100m 7G

Polly PP 6th 800m

Charlie N 4th 800m

Ellie G 8th 100m + 4th Long jump

Sam M 5th 1500m

Elsa R 4th 300m + 1st high jump

Molly C 7th 800m

Elodie D 5th 1500m

Eliza T 3rd 3000m

Will P 4th 400m

Will S 7th 800m

George H 1st 800m

Ben P 3rd 1500m

Oscar P 1st 3000m

Luke B 2nd discus + 5th javelin

Milo L 3rd discus

Katie H 1st shot

Ellie T 3rd javelin

Millie M 5th discus

Etienne S 7th 1500m

U13 Girls Cricket vs Stover

Colyton’s U13 girls travelled to Stover on Monday for a hardball warm‑up match ahead of their upcoming county softball and hardball finals. After winning the toss, Colyton chose to bowl first and made an immediate impact, with Minnie producing a superb direct‑hit run out off the very first ball of the innings. The bowlers maintained that intensity throughout, sharing wickets between Ellie (3), Doon and Lily to restrict Stover to 106–8 from their 20 overs.

In reply, Colyton began confidently with captain Ottilie leading from the front. Lydia continued the momentum with an excellent innings, retiring on a rapid 30. Stover fielded well and kept the pressure on, but Colyton continued to build steadily. With five runs needed from the final over, Connie held her nerve and struck the required runs within the first two balls, securing a three‑wicket victory.

Player of the Match went to Lily for her strong all‑round performance with both bat and ball. A brilliant team effort.