Teachers on the water

Two members of d'Overbroeck's staff are rowing in the Henley Women's Regatta, from Friday 20 to Sunday 22 June.

Melanie Ward (head of Music) and Clare Cameron (teacher of Business Studies and a Sixth Form Director of Studies) both row in the Tier 2 women's squad at the City of Oxford Rowing Club - and are currently putting themselves through a grueling programme of training: at least six sessions a week, both on land and in the river.

Both Clare and Melanie have long been keen rowers. Melanie started when at school in New Zealand, while Clare first rowed at Oxford Brookes - and both have subsequently coached at schools.

Crews come to the Henley Regatta from all over Britain (with some international crews also invited), and complete a 1,500m course, with contests ranging from singles to eights. The qualifying races will take place on Friday, followed by heats and finals over the rest of the weekend.

We will, of course, publish news of the Regatta, when the time comes.