You wouldn’t guess it to look at me now, but I was once a keen hockey player at school. It wasn’t a sport I even knew existed before that first experience in a PE lesson in year 8, but I quickly made the team and, when I moved schools later, even became captain. With hindsight, I think I liked running at others armed with a big heavy stick. Become a member for unlimited access to Schools Week subscribe This article is for members only. Get full access to premium journalism, exclusive content, and early access to key stories — all for £75 per year.