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The Blue School
Spring 2017
Sporting Life
Sainsbury’s
Vouchers
Netball Competition & Finals!
A team of 7, year 6 girls, participated in a netball cluster competition. The
girls played 4 matches and won 3 and drew 1! The girls were on top form
throughout the tournament. They played against Isleworth Town and
Worple and played them both twice. This was enough to secure them a place
in the borough finals.
At the finals, game
play had stepped up to
another level! The girls
gave it their all, tried
their hardest but were
unfortunate to not
come away with a win.
The girls had two
great afternoons and
learnt a lot from their
experiences.
Thank you to everyone who
has been collecting Sains-
bury’s vouchers. These
vouchers will help to replen-
ish the outdoor playground
equipment in the Summer
term and also go towards PE
equipment. The scheme fin-
ishes on 2.5.17. Please con-
tinue to send vouchers into
school.
Important Dates:
The first session of clubs next
term will be the week beginning
the 24th April 2017
You will be able to sign up and pay
for your place from Tuesday 18th
April via ‘Parent Pay’ at 20:00pm
Dates for the next terms clubs
are as follows:
Week Commencing:
24th April
1st May (Monday Bank Holiday)
2nd May
8th May
15th May
22nd May
29th May Half Term
5th June
12th June
19th June
26th June (Thursday No Clubs
Exhibition Evening)
LAST WEEK OF CLUBS
26th June
The Blue School took part in the Year 2 Borough sports day on Thursday 9th Feb-
ruary.
The event was held at Brentford Fountain Leisure Centre, more than forty-five
primary schools in Hounslow competed in the event.
The day comprised of a variety of races, such
as, a rugby ball relay, an obstacle race, a bal-
ancing tennis ball relay and a hurdles race. The
Blue School competed in a pool of six other
schools. Unfortunately we did not make the
semi-finals, this was where it ended.
It is an honor to announce that the Blue
School team won the best sportsmanship tro-
phy for all their support towards all other
schools involved. The team came away with a
large cup.
Thank you to Miss Saxe for accompanying the
team.
Year 2 Borough Sports Day
Year 5 touched down at
Twickenham Rugby Stadium
this term. They participated
in a once in a lifetime experi-
ence, ‘Access all areas tour’.
Children got to participate in
a team player workshop
which highlighted their own
strengths.
Children visited the rugby museum and learnt some history
about the stadium as well as having the opportunity to go
into the England changing room and feel royal for the day by
sitting where the royal family would sit.
A great time was had by all and an experience was shared
that will last a long time. (Even for our resident Australian,
Mr Bird!)
Year 1 and Year 4 have been extremely lucky this
year. During their PE sessions, over a course of 5
weeks, Year 1 have received tennis coaching from
Dukes Meadow Tennis Club.
They have learnt how to control a ball using a
tennis racquet. Their skills have progressed
hugely, as has their hand-eye coordination. They
have learnt how to control their bodies and use
the correct hand position when striking with a
racquet. This has been organised through Sports
Impact as part of our government sports funding.
Some of the children in Year 4 will be chosen to
represent the school at a tennis tournament held
at Dukes Meadow Tennis Club later next term.
The children have thoroughly enjoyed their ses-
sions.
Spring 2017
Sporting Life Cont...
On 8th February, a team of 11, Year 5 and 6 boys participated in a
football tournament against 3 other schools. The first game
against Ivybridge was challenging with some great football. Our
defence managed to block the opposition by demonstrating some
excellent saves and great tackling. This was not enough to score
us a point. The match was a 0-0 draw!
The second game against Isleworth Town proved to be slightly
more difficult.
We attempted
some great shots
but unfortunate-
ly, finished with
a 2-0 loss!
Our final match
was against our
biggest rivals, St
Marys. We
demonstrated
some great de-
fence work again
and some excep-
tional passing. Although this was our best performance of the day,
it was still not enough to score us any points. The match ended
with another 0-0 draw.
The boys played exceptionally well throughout the afternoon. The
skills they demonstrated were commented on by all. They dis-
played great sportsmanship and were a credit to the school.
Sports Premium
This past term the children have
benefitted from specialist gym-
nastics teaching in year 3 and
fundamental skills teaching in
Reception. These lessons have
been organised and delivered as
part of our Sports Premium
funding from the Government. It has been a delight
to see so many children
engaged and learning
lots of new skills and
movements.
Dukes Meadow Tennis Coaching
Boys Year 5/6 Football Tournament
Sporting life continued...
Year 5’s Debut @
Twickenham Stadium!