Caleb Weinstein: Tennis at Hampton
By George Scholes What is your favourite way to win a point/match? For me, the most satisfying way is hitting a passing shot – when they have charged the net, … Continue Reading Caleb Weinstein: Tennis at Hampton
Naavya Sharma: a cricketing prodigy
By Harry McLusky Hampton plays host to countless young talents, across a wide range of sports: from tennis to cycling, from cross-country to cricket. Lower Sixth former, Naavya Sharma, is … Continue Reading Naavya Sharma: a cricketing prodigy
Hampton TALK: Louis and Michael Lyngah in conversation with Will Kelleher
By Harry McLusky Hampton School’s ‘TALK!’ program has seen speakers from all backgrounds standing on the stage of the Hammond Theatre and sharing their experiences with boys and parents alike. … Continue Reading Hampton TALK: Louis and Michael Lyngah in conversation with Will Kelleher
Alex Lapidus: Life behind the board
By Jake O’Reilly From the classrooms of Hanworth Road to the European Chess Championship, Alex Lapidus’ short chess career has already played host to an accumulation of victories against some … Continue Reading Alex Lapidus: Life behind the board
Chris Martin: an Oar-some Career in Rowing
By Harry Takla The life story of Chris Martin OH (1999) is one that Hampton is rightly proud of. An international rower who competed at World Championships. An ocean rower … Continue Reading Chris Martin: an Oar-some Career in Rowing
Blake Cullen: Life in the Fast Lane
By Sam Colvine From the storied cricket pitches of Hanworth Road to the only slightly more prestigious wickets at Lords, Blake Cullen OH (2020), in his short albeiteventful cricketing career … Continue Reading Blake Cullen: Life in the Fast Lane
Mr Beattie: Old Boy brings New Impetus
By Tom Oliver On 29 May 2004, Mr Andy Beattie walked out in front of 59,000 spectators onto the hallowed turf of Twickenham. His Bath side, the side he had … Continue Reading Mr Beattie: Old Boy brings New Impetus
First XI Season Review
By Luca Parrish With the football season now behind us, it’s probably a good time to reflect on the exploits of this year’s First XI. The class of 2021-22 have … Continue Reading First XI Season Review
U13A Season Review – What a Season!
By Alex Watson It’s been an immense season for the Hampton U13A football team. Under the guidance of their coach Mr Hooper, they have managed to reach the semi-finals of … Continue Reading U13A Season Review – What a Season!
Courtside: An Insight into Hampton Tennis
By Vishal Saha A multitude of different sports are played here at Hampton – however, one that does not always dominate the sports headlines or gain as much attention is … Continue Reading Courtside: An Insight into Hampton Tennis
Floyd Steadman: Trailblazing Rugby Star
By Arun Crowe, Omer Olcer and Alex Watson With an illustrious career of 469 matches for top Rugby Union side Saracens, and many years spent working at some of England’s … Continue Reading Floyd Steadman: Trailblazing Rugby Star
Cricket 2022 Season Preview
By Anuj Srivastav With the 2022 Cricket Season fast approaching, the Hampton School First XI are looking to improve on their performances during the previous year. They played a total … Continue Reading Cricket 2022 Season Preview
Finlay Hawker: Life on the Road
By Harry McLusky Life as a 16-year-old pupil is difficult enough. Yet, imagine having to balance GCSEs with national level sport. This is something aspiring cyclist and Hamptonian, Finlay Hawker, … Continue Reading Finlay Hawker: Life on the Road
Stanhope’s Golden Year
By Sam Colvine There was an air of uncertainty the last time HSC talked to Ollie Stanhope OH (2016). The Covid-19 pandemic was beginning to tighten its grip on everyday … Continue Reading Stanhope’s Golden Year
Mr Clarke: Running Things
By Henry Fagan Mr David Clarke has taught at Hampton for nearly 40 years but how many Hamptonians know about his illustrious running career? Having competed internationally for Great Britain … Continue Reading Mr Clarke: Running Things
Mr Harrison: Cultivating Cricketing Success
By Avi Bhatt Mr Chris Harrison is one of Hampton School’s longest-serving cricket coaches and has been coaching and playing the game for many years. During this time he has … Continue Reading Mr Harrison: Cultivating Cricketing Success