Welcome Home, Ella! OS Ella Bowen Returns to Help Shape the Future of Sedbergh Netball
Sedbergh School is delighted to welcome OS Ella Bowen (R 18-20) back to campus as the newest member of the Netball Coaching Team — a homecoming that celebrates both her personal journey and the strength of Sedbergh’s sporting community. Ella’s return marks a special moment for the School. Having developed her early netball career at Sedbergh, she now steps back onto the courts not as a pupil, but as a coach focused on building the future of Sedbergh netball.
“I’m super excited to be joining Sedbergh’s coaching team!” Ella said. “It’s a special place with such a strong sporting culture, and it’s so great to be coming back as an OS and giving back to the school that played such an important role in shaping the early stages of my netball career.”
Her appointment reflects Sedbergh’s ongoing commitment to excellence in sport and to nurturing talent at every level. As an OS, Ella embodies the School’s ethos of determination, resilience and community — qualities that have long defined its sporting tradition.
Megan Ascough, Head of Netball, highlighted the impact Ella is expected to have across the programme: “Ella will bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to our netball programme here at Sedbergh but also inspire girls from all age groups to challenge themselves and show what they can be capable of.”
Director of Sport Jen Malings echoed this enthusiasm: “I’m delighted to have Ella join Sedbergh’s Netball Coaching Team. She brings enthusiasm and knowledge to the court as a coach and is an excellent role model for our pupils, being an Old Sedberghian herself.”
As well as enhancing the netball programme, Ella’s return illustrates the continuity between Sedbergh and those who have passed through the School.
As the School continues to celebrate its rich heritage and look confidently to the future, welcoming back former pupils who are eager to contribute to its community is a testament to the enduring spirit of Sedbergh.
Welcome home, Ella!