Sports Awards 2022/23

Our Senior pupils gathered yesterday for our annual Sports Awards to reflect on the season’s successes, defeats, and honour our outstanding athletes.

Jim McDougall, Depute Rector for Alumni & Development, hosted this afternoon’s awards ceremony and praised our pupils for their dedication to team sports. He commented;

“Sport is a huge part of Hutchie. It keeps you fit and healthy, encourages engagement and competition, but most importantly it builds friendships. Friendship is central to sport, and I encourage you to continue to enjoy sport now, and in the future”.

Mr Dewar, Senior PE Teacher, reflected on the season which saw our winter team sports program hit by bad weather, including snow and gale-force storms. Pupils battled through, but several fixtures were dropped. However, he applauded the commitment from our Senior pupils, as alongside these many fixtures, training and preparation on a weekly basis is intense, and should not be underestimated. He commented;

“It is a privilege to be part of the great sporting family of Hutchesons’ Grammar School. Continue to be a good team member, inspire, and be the best you can”.

Before the presentations commenced, Depute Head Boy and Boys’ Hockey Captain, Robin (S6), reflected on their season and in particular their Liverpool Tour. Boys’ Football Captain, Craig (S6), had the audience laughing with his witty anecdotes from across the season up to winning the SISFA U18 Plate Final 7-1. Girls’ Hockey Captain, Emma (S6), spoke about their unforgettable hockey season and encouraged S4 and S5 pupils who would next be taking the team forward to “always play every game like it’s your last, and enjoy it”, whilst Boys’ Rugby Captain, Robbie (S6), reflected on their undefeated SA Tour.

Award Winners:

• The Philip Noble Trophy 2022/23 – Rohan (S6)
The accolade of receiving the Philip Noble Trophy is undoubtedly held in the highest esteem by the 1st XV. Philip Noble tragically lost his life in a motor accident in his sixth year at school. Philip was an excellent player, extremely popular and a totally committed young man. His sense of humour, enthusiasm and love of life made him stand out from the crowd. Following his death, the Senior Pupils donated this beautiful trophy in memory of Philip.

This year the trophy was awarded to Rohan who has shown outstanding dedication and commitment to the team throughout his school career, very much in the way of Philip.

• Willie Wilson Memorial Award for Leadership in Rugby 2022/23 – Rory (S6)
• HGS Commitment in Football 2022/23 – Tobey (S5)
• HGS Commitment in Boys’ Hockey 2022/23 – Johnny (S6)
• HGS Commitment in Girls’ Hockey 2022/23 – Darcy (S6)
• HGS Commitment in Rugby 2022/23; The Stuart Lang Award – Alasdair (S6)
• HGS Leadership in Girls’ Hockey 2022/23 – Jessica (S6)
• HGS Leadership in Boys’ Hockey 2022/23 – Elliot (S5)
• HGS 1st X1 Football Captain 2022/23 – Craig (S6)
• HGS 1st X1 Boys’ Hockey Captain 2022/23 – Robin (S6)
• HGS 1st X1 Girls’ Hockey Captain 2022/23 – Emma (S6)
• HGS 1st XV Rugby Captain 2022/23 – Robbie (S6)

Congratulations to all pupils on their well-deserved awards, and goodbye to our leavers, thank you for your unrelenting dedication to Hutchie team sports.