Introducing our new Director of Sport

We're pleased to welcome Ryan Shedwick who has joined the school this term as our new Director of Sport. Ryan brings a wealth experience from a  variety of sporting and educational backgrounds. He joins us from Whitgift School where he has been working for five years as Assistant Director of Sport and Head of Academic PE. Ryan has been teaching for 14 years having also been Head of Sport at Bishop Thomas Grant School. He is an passionate advocate for youth sport, having had numerous coaching roles across a range of sporting activities.

"The vision of Edward Alleyn was central to my decision to joining Alleyn’s: Improving the lives of young people. I am delighted to continue my vocation in a community where respect, ambition, courage and kindness are championed, so that every student has the chance to be all they can be. My vision for Sport at Alleyn’s is underpinned by my belief that School sport should be inclusive, inspire and make a positive difference to the lives of all. Students are more than the sum of their talents, and whilst the pursuit of excellence is important our sporting programmes must also be a vehicle for personal and social development . All student experiences of sport should be fun, wide-ranging and provide life changing opportunities, in which students and staff aspire to achieve beyond their expectations. I am very much looking forward to the journey ahead." Ryan Shedwick, Director of Sport