Highfield Prep School in Harrogate has named Jack Potter as a new full-time specialist PE teacher along with two new sports assistants, Mollie Ovenden and Ranald Tang.
Jack is the former head of cricket and an assistant head of house at Colfe’s School in London.
“I am really excited about the future of our PE programme,” said head James Savile.
“These high-calibre appointments, coupled with the increased investment in facilities further highlight our continued commitment to the physical and mental wellbeing of all Highfield pupils.”
Jack Potter (Image: Supplied)
Mollie has already made headlines as a talented young cricketer and has combined that talent with some incredible work off the pitch. She visited India in 2023 to play and coach cricket and coupled that visit with time at a girls orphanage in Bengaluru, where she donated her old cricket clothing and training wear.
Ranald is a former youth Hong Kong rugby representative, a graduate of Exeter University and previously spent time at the school running holiday sports camps.
Highfield was established in 1999 and is one of the UK’s leading independent prep schools for girls and boys aged 4-11 years.
The trio will make first use of the school’s new multi-sport astro-pitch, which has recently been completed. The pitch, which has capacity to feature netball, tennis, lacrosse, and football, is the result of an investment by the school, and further emphasises the importance of physical education at Highfield.
Highfield pupils enjoy three and a half hours of timetabled sport each week, across 10 sports including rugby, cricket, lacrosse, athletics and swimming. In addition to these significant enhancements to Highfield Prep School’s physical education offerings, pupils will practise mindfulness and wellbeing with the expansion of the Early Years yoga programme, which will be run by qualified yoga teachers.
Highfield is also increasing the number of PE sessions for Reception pupils, on top of their weekly swimming session.
