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Fencing
Once again, Millfield fencers have shone brightly,
combining exceptional performances with a true
enjoyment of the sport. This year has seen a 04
significant rise in pupils wishing to compete, and
the enthusiasm across all age groups has been
inspiring.

In January, several pupils successfully qualified for
the British Youth Championships, a testament to
their dedication and growing skill.

Pupils are encouraged to explore all three fencing
weapons—foil, epee, and sabre—broadening
their understanding and appreciation of the
sport. Our Year 8 fencers joined the senior
school squad at the prestigious Public Schools’
Fencing Championships, playing a vital role in 05
Millfield securing its 12th consecutive overall win.
Impressively, our Year 8 and 9 pupils also brought foil, epee, and sabre—while the boys finished 01 IAPS Champion at arms
home the trophies for Best Boys’ and Best Girls’ second overall. Individual success was equally 02 IAPS Girls foil
Schools in their age categories. impressive: 03 British School Teams
Championships, Second place
04 British School Team
At the South West Regional championships. Kruze • Katie G and Caroline L were crowned National Championships Epee
F, Rosabella B and Zitian S became Regional IAPS Champions. 05 IAPS Girls School trophy
Champions in Epee and Sabre. with Edward R and • Rihanna V, Kruze F, and Gebril V each took
Caroline L claiming Silver silver.
• Polly W, Rose G, and Edward R all claimed
At the British Schools Team Championships, bronze.
Millfield fielded teams in every category. The • A special congratulations to Kruze F, Rihanna V,
U13 girls delivered an outstanding performance, and Emily W, who won three of the four coveted
winning one gold and two silver medals, while Champion at Arms trophies.
the boys narrowly missed the podium, finishing in
fourth and fifth places. Congratulations to all our fencers for an
exceptional year. Your hard work, teamwork, and
The IAPS National Championships saw all Millfield passion continue to make Millfield proud.
fencers competing over three days. The girls’ teams
were crowned best schools in all three weapons—

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