Sport

Sports Round Up

This half term has certainly seen the pupils put through their paces in PE and Games.  There may not have been a fixtures programme against others schools but there has been no lack of competitive spirit, drive and determination to be the best that they can be. 

All pupils from Reception all the way up to Year 6 have been involved in some form of competition, from virtual athletics and agility competitions, inter house hockey and football and the Personal Challenge Curriculum fitness programme, they have all been working hard to refine skills whilst also developing their sporting values. 

I do hope you enjoy reading the separate roundup reports.

Mrs McCollin
Head of PE and Games

Virtual Agility And Athletics Competitions

As part of their games lessons in school, pupils have been involved in completing a number of different activities involving the fundamental skills of running, jumping and throwing.  As well as working on their athletic abilities pupils have had to brush up on their Maths too by taking measurements, multiplying scores and working out the difference! 

The results have been recorded and will be entered in to virtual competition against other schools in Coventry, Warwickshire and Solihull. 

Mrs McCollin
Head of PE and Games
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Personal Challenge Curriculum

Within fitness lessons pupils have been taking part in an interval circuit training programme to improve their fundamental skills, cardio-vascular fitness and endurance. 

Pupils have set their own targets for areas that they would like to improve on and have been recording their results weekly to be able to see the progress they are making. 

They have now evaluated their results and will be using this to design and create their own training programmes after half term.  It has been great to see the determination and positive attitude pupils have had with this programme, showing particular perseverance when completing their endurance run. 

Mrs McCollin
Head of PE and Games
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Inter House Sport - Hockey

In lieu of fixtures this half term we have built in some inter-house sport to the programme to allow the pupils to enjoy the competitive element of sport.  All of the matches have been played with fantastic sportsmanship, showing great teamwork, respect and fair play.  All of the competitions have been tightly fought going down to the last minute, and even seconds in some cases, to decide to the winners. 

Year 6 
Year 6 kicked off the inter-house hockey competition and what an exiting starter it was, going down to goal difference to decide the winners.  The first game saw the Yellow House take on the Red House.  Yellow House were looking strong, having both hockey captains taking to the pitch for them, but the Red’s did not let this deter them and showed real grit and determination.  

Yellow played well as a team with George R literally putting his body on the line to win, great defence from Alyssa and Jay who timed every tackle to perfection, fantastic distribution of the ball from Amy and Isaac setting up Emme to score, making it very difficult for Sahana and Asha to defend for Red House.  Some great attacking play from Josh, Eve and Amber but unfortunately they could only convert this into one goal, the game ended 5-1 to Yellow. 

The second game was very evenly matched with George C, Hattie and Amelia putting up a strong attack for the Blues against Yellow House.  Solid Blue defence from Bella, Eden and Isla blocked out all attacking play from the Yellow’s but unfortunately, they were unable to convert any chances in to goals either, finishing a very exciting game with a 0-0 score line. 

The final match was all to play for, for Blue House and they gave it their all against the Reds, who were showing a much more united front passing the ball more and building up their chances.  Blue House maintained their rhythm from the previous game and saw them convert four chances in to goals before a fantastic run up the wing from Josh scored a cracking goal for Red House, but unfortunately it was too little too late for the Red team and they finished with a final score of 4-1 to the Blue House.  With both Blue and Yellow house having 1 win and 1 draw each it came down to goals scored with Yellow House just pipping the Blues.     

Year 5 
The second week of matches did not disappoint with the Years 5s determined to play their best and take the trophy.  Some excellent stick skills were on show from Katherine, Sachin and Liana who moved the ball around their opponents fantastically to take on the attack for their teams.  
 
Solid defence from Drew, Eva and Chloe B made it very hard for players to penetrate the D and convert chances in to goals, however Evie held her position well for the Yellow team and managed to get on the end of several crosses for Aryan and Sachin to win 2-0 against the Blues.  
 
Equally Katherine and Kai took it on for the Red House resulting in a 3-0 win against the Blues despite a fantastic display of grit, determination and defensive masterclass from Liana and Rohan.  The final result was 1st place to Reds, 2nd to Yellow and Blues in 3rd despite fantastic play and effort from all.       
 
Year 4
More excitement in the Year 4 games with all pupils throwing themselves in to the games.  The first game saw the Blue House take on the Red House, Blues started off strong taking control of the ball and attacking well, with Sam hitting the back of the net but unfortunately it was hit outside of the D and therefore disallowed. 
 
A timely interception from Ellie for Red House saw her make a quick break which she was able to capitalise on and convert to a goal and a 1-0 win to Red House.  The second game saw the Blues take on the Yellows, holding their heads high coming off the back of a defeat, some great passing and better spacing enabled Grace C, Ava and Sam to move the ball up the pitch. 
 
After a couple of wide shots at goal, from Sam, Ava finally found the back of the goal to give the Blue House their first goal.  The Yellow House however were not going to stand for that and showed real grit and determination with Harry positioning himself well and Zara and Lara moving the ball quickly in attack, after several shots were blocked well by Annalise for the Blues, Lara was able to cross the ball over the line, a fantastic and tightly fought game resulting in a 1-1 draw.  
 
The final game saw the Reds take on the Yellows in a highly contested game, all players desperate to win the game chasing down every ball.  Reds had lots of time in their attacking D with some solid crosses coming in from Esme and Charlie which Ellie capitalised on, nudging the ball across the line.  Yellows were quick to respond with Yash taking a great hit out from the defensive D for a quick attack from Saira, Zara and Lara but unfortunately they were not able to capitalise on this, resulting in a 1-0 win to the Red House.  Red House took the top slot with Blues and Yellows taking runners up position.
 
Year 3 
A fantastic first game of hockey for many of the Year 3 pupils showing excellent growth and development within the games and all pupils working hard and showing a desire to win.  Matches were closely contested, but clearly the work we have done on tackling and defence has paid off as it was hard for any team to score despite lots of effort in trying.  Results ended 0-0 draws between Yellows and Blues and Red and Blues but Yellow House were able to find the back of the net after a interception and quick break from Sofie, resulting in the Yellow’s taking the top spot. 
 
Mrs McCollin and Mrs Robinson
Head of PE and Games/Teaching Assistant
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Inter House Sport - Football

In lieu of fixtures this half term we have built in some inter-house sport to the programme to allow the pupils to enjoy the competitive element of sport.  All of the matches have been played with fantastic sportsmanship, showing great teamwork, respect and fair play.  All of the competitions have been tightly fought going down to the last minute, and even seconds in some cases to decide the winners. 

Year 6
The Year 6’s House football tournament was an absolute thriller, from first kick to the last. It kicked off with a very close match between Reds and Blues, not really reflected by the final score line. Blues opened the scoring with some excellent interplay between Hattie and Amelia, leading to a fine finish from George C, who struck again to make it 2-0 at the half. The Reds then rallied superbly, Josh dragging one goal back and Eve coming incredibly close on several occasions. Despite the valiant comeback, the Blues proved too strong however, scoring a further 3 late goals, the game finishing 5-1.

Match two saw the Reds in action again against the Yellows and was played with a similar ferocity and high tempo. This time it was the Reds who opened the scoring, Josh scoring an absolute screamer from the halfway line, dipping and curling past the keeper. This however really fired the Yellows into life, great upfront pressure from Amy and Emme leading to 5 unanswered goals, all coolly finished by George R. Again the Reds on the wrong side of 5-1 score line that really didn’t reflect just how close the game was.

A special mention goes to Eve who fought and battled with incredible determination throughout both games. This meant that the final game was to be the tournament decider, a much-anticipated clash between Blues and Yellows. The crowd couldn’t have asked for a closer game, play travelling rapidly from end to end. The Yellows eventually got the initial breakthrough, some smart work from Jay at the back allowing George R to finish a sharp one-on-one. Blues then struck back through a fine George C goal, only for Yellows to equalise within seconds from the kick-off, George R again on target with a long-range effort.

Some superb goalkeeping and defending from Eden and Bella then prevented the Yellows from pulling further ahead, before George C equalised for his team again. It then remained 2-2 into the dying seconds, only moments from penalties when George C provided an inch-perfect cross to Amelia, who calmly found the back of the net to see Blues win 3-2 and lift the overall trophy!

Year 5 
Our Michaelmas Term House sports competitions kicked off with a real thriller of a tournament between the Year 5 houses, with the winners not decided until the final kick of the final match! It opened with a cagey, tense 0-0 draw between Yellows and Reds due to some excellent defending by both sides, with Abigail and Aryan both stalwarts at the back for their respective teams.
The second game was a very different affair, which saw Yellows record a fine 5-0 victory over the Blues, Sachin and Evie both devastating in attack. It could however have been a far greater defeat if not for the heroics of Rohan in goal for the Blues, who had an absolute blinder between the sticks. The third and final game again saw an attacking masterclass, this time from the Reds and in particular Kai and Stephanie.
 
Knowing they needed to win by at least 6 clear goals to lift the trophy, they did exactly that, the final goal coming in the last second to record a fantastic 6-0 victory. This meant that Reds finished top, Yellow in second and Blues in 3rd. A big well done to all of the teams, who demonstrated excellent sportsmanship and teamwork throughout, and a special mention to Rohan, who played his heart out throughout both games, never giving up and never letting his head drop.
 
Year 4 
The inaugural Year 4 football tournament saw three fantastic, highly competitive matches played at real pace. Game one saw Reds take an early lead against the Blue team, due to a well worked team goal, clinically finished off by Charlie. This however really spurred the Blues into life, scoring 4 second half goals to secure a well-deserved 4-1 victory, Grace clinical in front of goal.
 
The Blues then carried this strong goal-scoring form into their next game against the Yellows, Sam opening the scoring in the first few seconds. Despite a valiant effort, the Yellows struggled to gain any real possession or territory, the game finishing as a 5-0 victory for the Blues. The final game was again a very closely contested affair, both sides searching for their first win. The Yellows were the first to strike early in the second half, some midfield dominance leading to a superb solo goal for Zara. The Reds battled hard, with Bryson coming very close to an equaliser, but just couldn’t find a breakthrough. Yellows then capitalised on some tired legs in the dying moments to score again, wrapping up a fine 2-0 win. That meant that Blues were crowned tournament champions, Yellows the runners-up and Reds finishing in 3rd. Special mentions for both Tegan and Zara who battled particularly hard for their teams throughout.
 
 
Year 3 
The hotly anticipated Year 3 Tournament kicked off with a highly competitive match between Yellows and Reds. Despite some strong battling by Shayla and Alex G in midfield, the Yellows were the first to break the deadlock, Timi finishing a well-worked team goal. This then opened the floodgates, Sam B adding a further 5 unanswered goals, leaving the score at 6-0 at the half-time break.
 
Rather than letting their heads drop however, Reds rallied superbly and had the better of the second half. Despite several great attempts, Roisin in particular coming very close on several occasions, they were unable to find the back of the net, the game finishing 6-0 to the Yellow team.
 
The 2nd game saw the Yellows in action again, this time against the Blues. After a cagey start, it was again Yellows who opened the scoring, thanks to a superb, rasping shot from Edward G-H. The Blues battled back well after conceding, Maggie looking very dangerous upfront. Again the Yellow defence remained unbreachable however, and a breakaway goal from Timi sealed a 2-0 victory for Yellows, also confirming them as House Champions. This meant the final game was a straight shoot out for 2nd place, both the Reds and Blues extremely up for it. The Blues were quickest out of the blocks, Alex T with a super strike low into the bottom corner. Refusing to give up, The Reds fought back valiantly, a great team effort leading to an equaliser just before half-time. After the break the Blues proved simply too strong for a tiring Red defence, Alex T bagging 3 more goals and taking 2nd place overall.
 
Mr Adkins
Teacher of Boys Games
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