We are delighted to announce that the new Sherfield Gym has been installed! The new fitness suite, located on the mezzanine within our Sports complex, is packed with state-of-the-art equipment from Technogym. These include a treadmill, cross trainer, ski erg, rower, upright and skill bikes, each with built-in full HD touch screens, which provide entertainment and training options including video-guided workouts, customised cardio routines, and virtual outdoor trail routes. In addition to the cardio suite, there are resistance stations with multi-functional benches; leg press, extension and curl apparatus; squat rack, lat pull-down, dual cable pulley and free weights. The gym also features a brand new 'skills tool kit,' which includes foam rollers, Swiss-, medicine- and slam-balls; plyometric boxes, and balance pads. Students will receive full induction courses for using the equipment safely and will be supervised in the gym space at all times.
This ultra-modern kit has been provided by the Friends of Sherfield. The FOS committee are parent volunteers who have supported the school for many years, organising fundraising activities, as well as school and local community events including the annual Family Fun Days, Bonfire Nights, and Christmas Fayres. Their incredible efforts along with the wider community of parent volunteers have funded numerous school development projects, including this new gym and a soon-to-be installed new Forest School structure.
Sherfield’s Executive Head Nick Brain says 'we are immensely grateful to the Friends of Sherfield School Committee, and to all parent volunteers who have supported the fundraising for this wonderful new gym, which will be an invaluable resource for our school students and Sports Scholars to further support their development and confidence in their training. We look forward to welcoming parents to the visit the new gym and Forest School at our formal unveiling event in March.'
Sherfield Parents can look forward to exploring these new resources at an upcoming open event on Friday 25th March. More details to follow soon...