Sport at Langley Park plays a significant role in the life of the school. In 1999 and again in 2002 Sport England presented the school with a "Sportsmark Gold" Award, one of its most prestigious sporting awards. Langley Park School for Boys is the only London School to receive this award twice in succession.

The school is well known for its sporting record. In recent years we have produced internationals in five our major sports, and proudly have the reputation as one of the leading hockey schools in the region.

South Africa 2004

In seeking to travel beyond Europe, and in seeking to find global competition, the choice of South Africa seems ideal - a nation passionate about its sport.

Very importantly, South Africa provides us with the environment to stimulate our pupils' cultural and personal development as well as providing the competitive challenge needed to see them grow as sportsmen. Our work with the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund adds an important social dimension to this project.

We intend to play a lot of hockey, starting in Durban, moving to Port Elizabeth and finishing in Cape Town. The 20-odd matches scheduled with be demanding but rewarding. At the same time, we hope to relax and enjoy the variety and diversity of experiences that South Africa has to offer.

Our relationship with The Nelson Mandela Children's Fund started in 1999 through the late Andy Holmes. Our fundraising efforts have included such events as a 30-hour hockey marathon, boot fairs, auctions, discos, sports dinners, soccer tournaments and bag-packing at local supermarkets.