Recently, six members of the Rifle Club, most of them young and relatively inexperienced, travelled to Bisley for the Schools Target Rifle Weekend.

On the Saturday, the team competed in the Clayton Challenge against five of the top shooting schools in the country. Gresham’s team of IV finished first overall, with outstanding performances from Ilana, Bertie, Matthew and Edward.

Edward had an excellent weekend, achieving the top individual score at 500 yards and finishing second overall in the Saturday Aggregate competition. Ilana also performed exceptionally well, recording the top individual score at 300 yards and winning the Saturday Aggregate competition overall.

On the Sunday, the team competed in the London & Middlesex Rifle Association competition, which involved three schools shooting twice at 900 yards. Gresham’s team of IV finished second behind Wellington College. Bertie and Ilana won the Senior Pairs competition, while Ilana once again achieved the top individual score in the day’s Aggregate competition.

Overall, it was a highly successful and enjoyable weekend for the Rifle Club.