House Competitions

Table Tennis

A fast, intense game , allowing individuals from all years to test and improve their reactions and skill

EU Languages Food Sale

A great opportunity to learn more about world foods and cultures. Houses compete against each other to raise the most amount of money by selling food that represents different countries. Points are awarded for 1st-8th place.

All money raised went to local charity 'Wimbledon Guild'

Spelling Bee

A great traditional competition increasing the boys’ vocabulary and understanding. Individuals compete in year groups, testing their spelling abilities against each other until winner emerges. Points are awarded for 1st-8th Place.

House Football

One of the many sporting competitions held by the school to encourage fitness & teamwork. Points are awarded for 1st – 8th place

House Rugby

A popular sport at Rutlish and one the school is getting increasing recognition for its efforts. It all starts at home with the Rugby House competition, boys compete in year groups – Points awarded for 1st-8th place

FIFA Tournament

Bringing interests from home into school - Always a very popular competition for the boys, encouraging fair play and healthy competition. Managed by House Coordinators, individuals compete in year groups in a knock out competition held during break times.

Anti Bullying Alliance

Rutlish is proud of its anti-bullying policy and this ethos is reinforced through house competitions.

House Cricket

In year groups the Houses compete in the most traditional of all sports.

House Rowing

Student stamina is tested to the limits in this competition. Individuals compete in year groups to see which house can row the greatest combined distance. Boys have great support from their peers for this event.

House Basketball

A winter / spring competition making the most of the indoor courts.

The Cube

The Cube is a physical challenge that the students along with their tutors test themselves in.

It is a competition based on dexterity of the mind and body coordination. Some of the challenges laid out were the potting of ping pong balls in an array of bins arranged at different distances; Jenga compilations; walking within straight lines blind folded; separating different coloured balls and straightening upturned cups as quickly as possible. All these activities were run within a strict time frame, hence adding to the drama and tension.

Both the tutors and the students thoroughly enjoyed participating in these, as there was an air of camaraderie between them.

Bagatelle

A traditional game played between tutor groups.

Chopstick Challenge

A test of fine motor skills, concentration, dexterity.

Students will have 1 minute to put objects from one bowl into another, using only chop sticks!