The Courier

Year 5 and 6 boys got some competitive sport in on Wednesday, playing in the annual House Football Competition.

It was great to see how all the children have made progress as the competition was not dominated by one or two players but everyone made a contribution. Also, it was pleasing to see the stronger players using and trusting in all of their teammates. Tom, Keshav and George B captained their teams well in this regard, giving encouragement and positive feedback.

The first match saw St. David’s take on St. George’s. St. David’s took the lead following an excellent, mazy run from Keshav. His shot was saved but Harry followed in to score. St. George’s weren’t going to lie down, though. Henry showed the grit that typified their team, halting many promising attacks with well-timed tackles. Eventually, they equalised with a great strike from Josh O and the match looked like it was heading for a draw. In the final seconds, Arrwinn, in goal for St. George’s, made a heroic point blank save to keep the game level. However, Sam followed up to win the game for St. David’s.

It was then on to St. George’s v St. Andrew’s. Again, great rear-guard action from St. George’s- Josh taking over goalkeeping duties but also keeping it tight. The attacking force of Tom, George C and Matthew caused problems and eventually they breached the defence with a strong effort from Matthew. Joseph was delighted to get on the scoresheet for the second goal. 2-0 it finished.

So, it meant that a draw or win for St. Andrew’s saw them House Champions but a win for St. David’s would see them take the crown. It was a really tight affair. James needed to be on his game to keep St. Andrew’s out and Archie and Noah- both much improved players- caused trouble at the other end. Marco was alive to all that was thrown at him. The game, similar to the first, was drifting towards a draw until, with only a few minutes left, Archie hooked a ball over Marco and into the goal. St. Andrew’s threw all that they could at St.David’s in the last few minutes but yellow house held out for the win.

Year 5 and 6 brightened up a wet Wednesday afternoon by adapting their invasion games skills and knowledge to a new sport of Ultimate Frisbee in a Interhouse competition.  

The girls had great fun in a very hotly contested tournament which resulted in Red house winning the title.