Futsal Competition - Group Winners!
The Primary AIM of this event was to provide an opportunity for students to experience FUTSAL. The event was a competition; however, we also wanted to promote the fast paced and skilful football based game.
• For the pupils to learn and experience the game of FUTSAL
• For the pupils to learn, practice and develop their Football skills / tactics.
• To develop their teamwork and social skills.
• Most importantly, for pupils to have FUN.
What a fabulous morning was had by our school futsal team! 9 boys and 1 girl, having spent the past 5 weeks preparing for the competition, arrived bright and early at the venue, ready to show off our skills and enjoy a morning out of school.
Nerves soon dissolved when we won the first match of the day 5-1, (Evans x 4, Durojaiye). Moving quickly on to the next match, the team maintained their win with another success 2-1 to us! ( Mangezi, Durojaiye). After a refreshment break, the third match of the morning proved to be a greater challenge, and the team took their only group stage defeat 2-1 ( Durojaiye). However, they pulled themselves together after a rousing team talk, finishing group stages with a massive 4-1 win (Durojaiye x3, Mills).
The team were delighted to find they had won their group stage, and took their places on the pitch for the semi final. The game was a real battle, the teams matching each other player for player, with some unlucky misses for the Newbold crew. The opposition was strong, and went into the lead with an early goal. Durojaiye soon found his break, and equalised to 1-1. However, the opposition managed to sneak in a lucky goal, leaving the match at a 2-1 loss for Newbold.
Whilst the team was disappointed, they went on to enjoy a final friendly of the day, demonstrating superb sportsmanship and tenacity in their approach. Both Mrs Marsh and Miss Sargeant, who accompanied the team, returned to school extremely proud of their players, having enjoyed watching some skillful outfield moves, determined defending and brave goal keeping. Well done to all involved!
Sports Hall Athletics Competition
A team of 10 children from Years 4,5 and 6 visited Alfreton Sports centre to take part in the Qualitas Sports Hall Athletics competition on the morning of Thursday 16th November 2023. Having only has 1 opportunity to prepare for the event, the team were a little nervous of what the day might hold, but determined to give their best and enjoy every moment. The Qualitas team had prepared 8 different events in which all the children participated, ranging from shuttle runs and speed bounce, to javelin and target throw. In a morning that proved to be fast paced, energetic and extremely tiring, the team gave their very best at every station, and participated with resilience and determination. Most importantly they all proved to be great sports men and women, congratulating opponents for showing good skill, and helping teams undertake more complex activities.
The morning finished with 3 relay races - a school event, a boys relay and a girls relay. In all three races the team battled hard, determined not to let their team mates down, and cheered one another on for glee. A huge shout out goes to Hollie for her flexibility in standing in to support other team mates.
It's safe to say that the children involved returned to school tired but content, having secured a great performance in the event.
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