Heathcote Sports Tournament 8 May 2009
What a thrilling day. We had selected our squad of 5 boys and 5 girls. The opposing teams from F.K.S. Edward’s House, Elm Green and St. Anne’s Preparatory Schools arrived promptly at 12.30. An excited buzz ran through the sports hall. Mr Gladwin then explained the rules of the competition after which everyone headed out to the cross country start line.
Thankfully, the weather had now completely brightened up. Mrs Howles and helpers had got soaked during the morning setting up the course. The race was started, two laps had to be completed and everyone was cheering on their team. Mrs Rae was at the finish line giving out the placings. Well done to Alex Gravett and Francesca Coughlan from Heathcote School for being the 2nd boy and 3rd girl back.
After a short break we then moved on to a series of football and netball matches. Some very good standards prevailed. The teams were 7 a side but for both sports were a mixture of boys and girls with a 4:3 ratio. Heathcote made an amazing 6-1 win against Elm Green in netball – aided by superb scoring from Alexandra Rae and William Craig. Francesca and Will also played spectacularly. Match by match the scores were submitted and the points awarded. Until right at the end Mr Gladwin announced that we had a tie for 2nd place between Heathcote School and St. Anne’s School. It was agreed that the final positioning would be decided by a netball shoot out competition. All 10 players from each squad were to shoot. One by one the attempts were made in front of a crowd holding their breath. Mrs Collins added the scores – a tie! Again each squad had to shoot, the tension was mounting. Finally a result arose and Heathcote had clinched the second position. A huge well done to our team:
Alexandra Rae
Will Kirby
Francesca Coughlan
William Craig
Zowie King
Alex Gravett
Tayler Kallagher
Charlie Bradford
Colette Barber
Arthur Brown
Everyone then enjoyed a well deserved tea. Thank you to Mrs Patten and our P.A for providing and serving that. This was followed by the presentations. Congratulations to the winning team F.K.S. Edward’s House. It was a great afternoon and lovely to see such enthusiasm and good sportsmanship from all of the children.
Thankfully, the weather had now completely brightened up. Mrs Howles and helpers had got soaked during the morning setting up the course. The race was started, two laps had to be completed and everyone was cheering on their team. Mrs Rae was at the finish line giving out the placings. Well done to Alex Gravett and Francesca Coughlan from Heathcote School for being the 2nd boy and 3rd girl back.
After a short break we then moved on to a series of football and netball matches. Some very good standards prevailed. The teams were 7 a side but for both sports were a mixture of boys and girls with a 4:3 ratio. Heathcote made an amazing 6-1 win against Elm Green in netball – aided by superb scoring from Alexandra Rae and William Craig. Francesca and Will also played spectacularly. Match by match the scores were submitted and the points awarded. Until right at the end Mr Gladwin announced that we had a tie for 2nd place between Heathcote School and St. Anne’s School. It was agreed that the final positioning would be decided by a netball shoot out competition. All 10 players from each squad were to shoot. One by one the attempts were made in front of a crowd holding their breath. Mrs Collins added the scores – a tie! Again each squad had to shoot, the tension was mounting. Finally a result arose and Heathcote had clinched the second position. A huge well done to our team:
Alexandra Rae
Will Kirby
Francesca Coughlan
William Craig
Zowie King
Alex Gravett
Tayler Kallagher
Charlie Bradford
Colette Barber
Arthur Brown
Everyone then enjoyed a well deserved tea. Thank you to Mrs Patten and our P.A for providing and serving that. This was followed by the presentations. Congratulations to the winning team F.K.S. Edward’s House. It was a great afternoon and lovely to see such enthusiasm and good sportsmanship from all of the children.
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Friday, May 08, 2009
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