Sporting Newsletter - Spring 2025

We have had another fantastic term of sports competitions! Thank you so much to parents/carers who have come along to support and coach teams. We have also run a variety of a successful after school clubs: Year 3/4 and 5/6 basketball club, and Year 3/4 and 5/6 hockey club. We have been lucky again to have more brilliant Sports Leaders from Harrogate Grammar’s sixth form visiting to lead at the basketball clubs, where they led some sessions and did some officiating with the children too. I hope everyone has a wonderful Easter holiday. - Miss Bakes

Y5/6 Mixed Football Tournament – Rossett High – 28/01/2025

The first competition of Spring term was a Sporting Influence football tournament at Rossett High. We took 2 mixed Year 5/6 teams to compete, and both gave their best throughout the event. For the first tournament, Team Blue finished in 3rd place, showing great teamwork and skill. Well done to Freddie and Marcus, who were picked for sportsmanship awards for their excellent determination every game!

Y5/6 Mixed Football Tournament – Rossett High – 04/02/2025

In the next Sporting Influence Y5/6 football tournament, both teams finished 1st overall, drawing 0-0 against each other in a Y5 vs. Y6 match. The atmosphere was intense, with both teams showing impressive skills and teamwork throughout the day. Our Y6 (Yellow) team won the tournament overall on goal difference, securing their victory in the final moments. Well done to Theo and Alice, who got sportsmanship awards for their resilience and positive attitude on and off the pitch! It was a fantastic tournament for both teams, and they should all be very proud of their achievements.

HTAFC’s U11 Premier League Primary Stars Girls’ Football Tournament – Rossett High – 25/02/2025

Last week, we took 2 girls' football teams to compete in the first round of HTAFC U11 girls’ football cup. Both teams showed great teamwork and determination throughout the matches, impressing everyone with their skills and commitment. The players worked hard together, supporting each other both on and off the pitch. Overall, only first place was read out, but both teams gave it their all. The Yellow team drew with Saltergate, but came second due to goal difference, which was a close and hard-fought result. The players should be proud of their efforts and it was a fantastic experience.

Panathlon – St Aidans – 04/03/2025

Our school participated in the Panathlon, a competitive event with seven schools, featuring activities like new age curling, target throw, boccia, basketball shooting. Our team showcased exemplary behaviour, resilience, and teamwork throughout the day. The team cheered each other on, maintaining high energy throughout the event. Their hard work paid off, leading to a victory with the highest overall score. For their win, children got a gold medal each and a trophy for the school. The day was a great success, with students displaying perseverance, teamwork, and sportsmanship, making us incredibly proud.

U10 Lioness Football Tournament – Harrogate Ladies College – 12/03/2025

On Wednesday 12th March, we took two teams of Year 4 and 5 girls to Harrogate Ladies College to compete in their annual Lioness football tournament. Both teams played fantastically, making it through to the semi-finals in their leagues. The semi-finals were intense and both ended in penalty shootouts, where the teams displayed excellent determination, resilience, and positive attitudes, keeping cool heads under pressure. As a result, both teams progressed to the final. Our Blue team won their final 1-0, securing their victory in the Champions League, while the Yellow team faced a tough penalty shootout in their final and were unfortunately knocked out after a long and intense battle, finishing second in the Europa League. Overall, it was a fantastic morning, with wonderful sportsmanship shown by all the players throughout the tournament.

Y6 Red Kite Girls’ Netball Tournament – Harrogate Grammar – 25/03/2025

On Tuesday 25th March, we took two girls' teams to participate in a Year 6 netball tournament that Miss Bakes had organised for local Red Kite primary schools. Rossett Acre and Western also attended the tournament. It was a fantastic evening, with an excellent standard of netball shown by all of our players, who demonstrated fantastic teamwork and determination throughout. Overall, Oatlands A (green bibs) finished 3rd, while Oatlands 1 (blue bibs) finished 1st and earned a medal each after remaining undefeated in all their games. Well done to Hannah and Florrie, who received sportsmanship awards for being incredibly positive, supportive, and encouraging to their teammates. It was a great display of skill and spirit, and everyone involved should be proud of their efforts.

Disability Sport Awareness Week & Anthony Cotterill Visit

It was Disability Sport Awareness Week in PE from 10th to 14th March. We run this week in school to give children the opportunity to participate in disability sports, raise awareness of how disabled people can compete in sports, show how sports can be adapted to be more inclusive, and help build empathy and understanding around disability sports. Year 3 and 4 classes tried athletics, including sprint races, long jump, and throwing, while not using some of their limbs. Year 5 and 6 took part in sitting volleyball. The children really enjoyed the sports they tried and articulated well how it felt for them and why it is important to understand how others feel. To follow up on this week, Team GB wheelchair tennis player and Paralympian Anthony Cotterill visited the school on Wednesday 2nd April. He did two fantastic assemblies and took questions from Sports Crew at the end. Anthony shared inspiring messages about resilience, doing our best, and overcoming challenges. Each member of the Sports Crew read their questions confidently, and Anthony was impressed with the quality of their questions!