Outside of school success, it has been wonderful to see so many pupils playing representative football. This year Seth Ridgeon (Year 10) and Reuben Gokah (Year 10) both played for England U16s and U15s. Seth assisted and scored during an international tournament in Spain, and Reuben showed his defensive talents during the interna- tional tournament in Croatia. Aiden Smyth (Year 8) and Jonny Beacon (Year 8) represented the South-East region at the U13 ISFA representative festival during the Easter holidays. Mylo Bernard (Year 9), Reuben Gokah (Year 10), Josh Hippolyte (Year 11), Chib Okoro-Felix (Year 11), Oliver Deurell Benito (Year 11) and Sam Ketteley (Year 12) were all selected to play for the U14, U15, U16 and U17 ISFA England squads throughout the season, attending training camps and playing in national and academy fixtures. It has been another busy and successful season on the football pitches as the sport continues to thrive at the College. Well done to every pupil who has played this year, and thank you to those Year 13s who leave us. They have been fantastic role models for the sport and I look forward to seeing them back as OAs. January 2025 will be here before we know it, and I for one can’t wait! ◉ INTER SCHOOLS CYCLING CHAMPIONSHIPS JACQUES BROWN In March Dulwich College took part in the Inter Schools Cycling Championships at the Herne Hill Velodrome. With a total of 26 schools participating, and 48 teams competing, it was an exceptional showcase of speed,
fitting to see all teams perform well to finish the season against KCS. In the Upper School this season, nine teams graced the hallowed north and south side pitches. The 1st XI had another strong year with victories over Haileybury, Berkhamsted, City of London and Tonbridge, which saw them vying for silverware in both the league and cups. Unfortunately, a two-week spell with three losses put paid to those ambitions but the group played some superb football at times. The 3rd XI and 4th XI both had impressive seasons. Victories over Harrow, City of Lon- don and Whitgift showed the strength in depth across the upper year groups. A special mention must go to the mighty 5th XI, who played seven and won seven. Under Trevor Okoroafor’s guidance, the team scored 35 goals and only conceded one. But the senior team of the year must be Adam Riley’s 2nd XI. Out of their 18 games, the team won 15, drew one and lost two. They played an attacking style, looking to pass the ball out from the back but also weren’t afraid to play longer when need- ed, showing their flexibility and game understanding. Reaching two cup finals, the team faced Hampton 2nd XI and 3rd XI in successive weeks. In the London Cup final, held at Beckenham Town, Dulwich took the lead early on and doubled it shortly after, and with some resolute defending they held on to win their first final 2–0. In their Trinity Cup final, at Dulwich Hamlet, the team controlled the game from start to finish. Despite a Hampton fightback, the 2nd XI fully deserved their victory and a historic cup double! With the team made up of nine Year 13s, it was a fitting way for so many to end their Dulwich footballing careers.
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