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St Mary's Sports Page

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On 27th February 2009, St Mary's played football against Castle Hill, with girl players only. St Mary's won 6-4.

On 12th February 2009, basketball teams from Years 3 and 5 played in the Cluster tournament. They had a better sense of rules and tactics than most teams, and as a result they brought back the trophy for the second year running. Well done to the players, and to the man who teaches them the rules and tactics!

Also on 12th February, all of Year 2 took part in the Cluster's multi-sport morning for their age group. They enjoyed a whole range of activities, and Stephen was proud to be player of the morning in the golf challenge.

On 10th February 2009, St Mary's football team represented the Cluster at the Borough tournament. This was a tough challenge for our mixed-age team, who were pitted against Year 6 players from larger schools. As a result they found it hard to score as often as usual, but they deserve credit for sheer effort in a mixed bag of wins, draws and defeats.

All the teams at the Borough finals

On 28th January 2009, a five-a-side football team entered the local Cluster tournament, and won the trophy. Their medals and certificates were presented in Assembly by the Mayor of Kingston, who was visiting us on that day.

During the Autumn Term, KS2 children had the chance to learn at lunchtime with golf coach Oli. He built up a group of enthusiasts who enjoyed chipping balls around the Nursery playground. Some of them have now graduated to an after-school course at Chessington Golf Centre. In the Spring Term, it is the turn of KS1. First, it is Y2 children who are enjoying lively games, led by James, an athletics coach. These activities are funded by the local Cluster to promote fitness as well as fun during the lunch break.

On 26th January 2009, the footballers of St Mary's Primary School rose to the challenge of playing a Year 7 team from CCC Secondary School! It was a lively match with lots of goals, and a very close result: 7-6 to CCC. Sighs of relief were heard from Year 7, whose seniority was at stake!

On 19th January 2009, the children of Year 1 joined other classes of the same age from local schools for a giant P.E. lesson at Chessington Community College. Jack and Emma said: "We played lots of different sports: basketball, golf, rugby and football." Jack's favourite was football. "I scored lots of goals," he said. Emma enjoyed golf: "I liked swinging the club and hitting the ball hard."

On 9th December 2008. 18 pupils from St Mary's represented the South of the Borough Cluster in the Borough Sports Hall Athletics Finals at Richard Challoner School. This was the first ever Primary event of this sort, including some very challenging events in running, jumping, throwing and relays. St Mary's were in the lead after the field events, but in the track events we were overtaken by Malden Parochial and St Paul's Juniors. Our third place (out of 6) represented a great effort, and only 12 points behind the winners' 520. Congratulations, especially to those who completed a gruelling 6-lap race.

On 14th and 20th November 2008, there were two sets of football matches against other local schools, with the opportunity for a lot of Key Stage 2 pupils to play competitively. Many of the matches contributed to the Watkinson Cup, a tournament named after our PE teacher. We won it last year, and the challenge was to retain it. It was hard-fought, but our teams met the challenge and came back with the trophy once more. Congratulations to the players and to Russell their coach.

On 1st October 2008, teams of ten from each Key Stage 2 year group went to Chessington Sports Centre to take part in the Cluster indoor athletics tournament. They covered a circuit of varied activities involving running, jumping and throwing. They tackled them with enthusiasm, and when the scores were totalled, the St Mary's team had won. Well done!

Golf is a new sport for St Mary's. In the Autumn Term 2008, we are using the Nursery playground as our driving range (!) and Oli, a coach from Chessington Golf Centre, is working each lunchtime with groups of pupils, teaching them golf skills safely with plastic clubs and foam balls. This project is being funded through the local Cluster of schools, to enrich lunchtimes and promote healthy lifestyles. All interested children in Key Stage 2 will be offered four or five lessons.

Our end-of-year sports events for all ages were enjoyed by children and families alike. There was plenty to keep the children busy and active, and many parents, grandparents and older brothers and sisters joined us to watch the fun and friendly competition.

The week after the rugby, St Mary's played in two friendly tournaments against other schools from Kingston and Chessington, one in cricket and the other in rounders. The teams, including players from all Key Stage 2 year groups, did well and enjoyed themselves.

On Saturday 5th July St. Mary's played in a rugby tournament at the Harlequins Stoop. We played five group games and won three but unfortunately lost two. Even so we were luckily in the semi-final. We went 1-0 down but fought back with two tries from Jack. In the final we were so close but lost 1-0 to Lordship Lane, a school with 3 classes in every year. (by Jack Y5)

As part of the special themed Rap and Rhyme Week early in July 2008, Skipping Workshops visited to provide a lesson for children of all ages in skipping skills, for fitness and fun. Boys and girls alike enjoyed the challenge, and carried on practising in the playground in the following days. Mr Galley, the coach, who visits many schools, was impressed by the fitness levels of our pupils.

On Tuesday mornings before school, keen children from Years 1 and 2 are taking part in a new FUNdamentals Club. Led by Russell, they exercise their bodies from 8 - 8.45 a.m. before they go on to exercise their brains in their lessons. The activities are fun and teach the children how their body works and how to keep it fit.

On Tuesday 20th May 2008, St Mary's won the local Cluster tag rugby tournament, thereby completing a clean sweep of all the tournaments this season! Clara and Jai (Y4) reported: "Everyone played well, but we all think that Oliver was exceptionally good." Matthew, Archie and Georgia (Y6) gave their views: "Year 6 came second because we lost our first match against St Paul's 2-0. Year 4 came first in their league. It was great fun and we enjoyed the afternoon." Congratulations also to our P.E. teacher Russell Watkinson on his key part in the children's achievements this year.

St Mary's tag rugby squad with a friendly mascot

On Tuesday 13th April 2008 along with other Kingston schools, our Year 5 class was invited to a day of sport at the David Beckham Academy in Greenwich. They had a great time boosting their skills and teamwork.

Year 5 enjoying the hospitality and expertise of the David Beckham Academy

On Friday 9th April, a team from Year 4 played football against other local schools. St Mary's won. In their best matches the team won praise for their passing and team effort.

On Monday 28th April, St Mary's after-school netball club played against Lovelace. On this occasion Lovelace won but the St Mary's players showed good determination and teamwork.

A report by Ellie-Mai (Year 6) and Jai (Year 4): "On Wednesday 25th March, three year groups went to a netball tournament at Tolworth Girls' School. We played against St Paul's, Castle Hill, Ellingham and Lovelace. At the end Year 4 came first, Year 5 came first and sadly Year 6 came second, but altogether we won. We were all very happy. Thank you very much to Mrs Joslin for taking us." Mrs Joslin adds: "The children played with a lot of passion, and with great team spirit and respect. They were a credit to the school."

The victorious St Mary's netball teams in action at the tournament

On 28th February 2008, St Mary’s football team represented the South of the Borough against four other Kingston schools in a tournament to decide who would play for Kingston against other Boroughs. Our team played four matches without losing – three draws and a win. Jamie and Jack (Y5) were our goal scorers, including one Russell, their coach, thought was the best of the day. He reports: “The whole team played flowing, attacking football with huge heart and desire. We were the smallest school there, we drew with the winners and lost on goal difference. I was proud of our team.”

Last week, Years 4 and 6 won the Cluster hockey tournament. This week, teams from Years 3 and 5 have brought back the Henry Trophy for inter-school basketball! Congratulations to all the players. Laura and George (Y3) report: “We went to CCC to play basketball against local schools. The Year 3 team went 1-0 down against Ellingham, but we came back and won! We also played Lovelace, St Paul’s and Castle Hill. Year 3 won their league, Year 5 came second, and St Mary’s won overall. It was quite difficult. We had to mark the other players. But it was really fun too.”

On Tuesday 12th February, all the children in Years 1 and 2 teamed up with Key Stage 1 classes from the other local Primary schools for a Cluster morning of multi-skill physical activity. It was very well organised, with the help of student Sports Leaders from CCC, and the children really enjoyed it. As you will see from the photos, there was plenty to keep them active!

Nick and Reece (Yr 4) report: On Wednesday 6^th February 2 teams from years 4 and 6 were playing in a hockey tournament against all the other local schools for the Dillon cup. All of the teams were really good. Harry thought we played well, boys and girls. Mrs Muat took us down to Chessington Community College. She thought it was a good performance for St Mary’s. The Y4 team: Harry, Nick, Jai, Reece, Sandra, Prince, Clara, Katie and Thomas. Our results of the afternoon: played 4, lost 1, won 3. Girl player of the tournament: Clara. (Year 4 came first in their tournament; Year 6 came second; overall, St Mary's won; Archie (Y6) joined Clara as the other player of the tournament.)

St Mary's has gained the Activemark, a badge awarded by the Government to schools whose pupils and staff are committed to an active lifestyle and prove it by their participation in sports and games - in lessons, after school, at lunchtime and by joining local sports clubs. Each year our pupils' participation rate is measured by hours of PE, club membership, numbers of tournaments entered, etc. Participation and enthusiasm at St Mary's are on the increase, and the new award proves it!

Even in the depths of winter, on the shortest day of the year, St Mary's kids are game for a game. Here they are at Sportszone for the Christmas holiday, run by RAW Skills Coaching. Wrapped up in scarves and armed with hockey sticks, they were keeping warm and learning skills at the same time.

On Thursday 22nd November, St Mary's played football for the Watkinson Cup. Teams from Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 played against other local schools. Russell Watkinson reports: "I'm so proud of the kids. What they are achieving is really special. Out of 16 games we won 11, drew 4 and only lost 1, gaining 42 points out of a possible 48. Hooha St Mary's!" Congratulations to Russell and all the players from this week and last, for real strength in depth.

Our teams for the Watkinson Cup tournament, with Russell Watkinson (P. E. teacher)

Alex (Y6) reports: On Friday 16th November 2007, St Mary's B Team in the Juniors went to Castle Hill Primary School (Moor Lane) and played football against B teams from Castle Hill, Lovelace and Ellingham. The first match was against Ellingham Primary School. Within the first two minutes Alex scored and we were winning 1-0. Five minutes later, Paul scored and we were winning 2-0. Then Ellingham scored and it was 2-1. As the game was about to end, Vinnie scored the third goal, giving us victory by 3-1. The next match was against Castle Hill. It was a very good game and both sides were equal until the last minute when the goal keeper for Moor Lane booted it out. Rickie controlled the ball and booted it back over the keeper. The last match was against Lovelace. This game was also highly equal until about two minutes before the end. Alex got the ball and smacked it in the bottom corner. But there was a hole in the net so for a moment they thought it didn't count, but the goal keeper admitted in went in, so St Mary's won every single game they played. YYYEEEAAAHHH!!!
Over October half-term, RAW Skills Coaching ran a two-day Sportszone course at St Mary's, which combined good practice with good fun.
On 19th October 2007, St Mary's took part in a football tournament with Castle Hill, Lovelace and Ellingham Primary Schools. Our team tried hard, but didn't win. But wait till next time!
To find out more about the Summer holiday Sportszone course run by RAW Skills Coaching, please click here.
On Sports Day 2007 we managed to dodge the showers, and a great time was had by everyone, including large crowds of parent supporters. Here are a few shots of the action:

Thanks to Danny Lowry for the Junior photos

Adam (Y6) reports: "On Saturday 30th June, we had a rugby tournament at The Stoop, Twickenham, the home of Harlequins Rugby League Club. St Mary's was representing Kingston against other London Boroughs. We took eleven players, girls and boys. It was exciting playing for the Borough on the main pitch. We played four games. In the afternoon, we watched Harlequins play Hull KR, and Harlequins won 32-18. It was a good match."

St Mary's representing Kingston at The Stoop, with coach Robert Muat

Scott (Y6) reports: "On 28th June 2007, Joe, Eloise and I went to Crystal Palace Sports Centre and represented the Royal Borough of Kingston at athletics. We did outdoor events (running races and field events) and also indoor events. I took part in indoor javelin, relay and an over-and-under race. I won the javelin with a throw of 21m." Well done Scott!
On 22nd June 2007, two football teams travelled down the road to Moor Lane. Year 4 drew 2-2, and Year 5 narrowly lost 1-2. The Year 4 goals were scored by Jack and Jamie, and for Year 5 Alex scored in his debut match.
On 11th June 2007, Russell Watkinson led another of his popular Family Fitness sessions. This time, parents and children joined together in a lively game of diamond cricket, which proved fun for all, and quite tiring on a hot day.

People of all ages (3 years to a bit older!) enjoyed Family Cricket

On 24th May 2007, Years 4- 6 played in the Cluster tag rugby tournament, organised by Harlequins RFC. They won the shield, and the older players have been invited to represent the Borough at The Stoop in Twickenham in June.
On 23rd April, the netball club fielded a team to play Lovelace. They put in lots of effort, but on this occasion Lovelace won.
On 2nd April 2007, a Year 3-4 football team played against St Paul's Primary School at home, on Churchfields. St Mary's won convincingly 7-1.
Congratulations to the Year 5 basketball team and the Year 4 hockey team who both won tournaments against the other schools in the Chessington Cluster in February and March 2007. Then at the beginning of April, the Year 6 netball team won their end-of-unit tournament. (Year 5's team came second, but included player of the tournament Archie Wilson).
Tuesday 13th February was the date of the presentation ceremony for the Kingston School Sports Partnership Awards for 2006. There were three winners from St Mary's: Eloise Robini (Sporting Champion for Year 6); Jack Binstead (Sporting Champion for Year 5 and winner of the Neil Mears Award for disabled sport); Russell Watkinson (Primary Physical Educationalist). They are pictured with Paralympian wheelchair athlete Clare Strange, who presented the awards.

Here are extracts from their nominations:

Eloise is a great example of a pupil who who makes and sustains effort in all areas of her life, both those where she is talented and those where she faces a real challenge. She has shown immense improvement with all areas of sport, but within the last year has excelled in athletics. The friendship and courtesy she shows to younger and older people in school is translated into encouragement and sportsmanship in competition. (Please scroll down the page for photos of Eloise representing the school in netball and athletics.)

Jack has a passion for sport that is unrivalled. He will always find a solution to a problem. In the last two years Jack has decided to be as good as he possibly can in a sport where he competes entirely equally - wheelchair athletics. He was the youngest competitor in the London Mini-Marathon. Jack has undergone frequent operations and his courage has been remarkable. He is a shining example to us all that nothing should stand in the way of your dreams. (Please scroll down for more about Jack's mini-marathon.)

Russell: From his original role as a KS2 sports coach, Russell has embraced the whole PE curriculum and the Primary age-range, engaging in professional training, and enthusing pupils with the full range of PE skills. Russell's particular passion and skill is to make PE accessible and desirable to all pupils. He sets high standards and brings them within the reach of each child through an unusual combination of lively fun and focused challenge.

On Monday 12th February 2007, St Mary's played Lovelace at netball.

On Tuesday 6th February a team from Years 4, 5 and 6 went and played football at Hook football ground against St Paul's Primary School. At first Joe crossed the ball to Jack and he did an amazing lob over the keeper. After that Scott shot and it went to the right of the keeper! After that Joe had a shot and it flew by the keeper, and then Joe took on everyone and put the ball in the right hand corner. The final score was 4-0 and there was one injury with Alex. Russell was very pleased with our school, and he thinks if we can beat St Paul's we might be the most successful team in the Borough! (Report by Luke M-T and Scott, Y6)
During the second half of the Autumn Term 2006, Key Stage 2 P.E. lessons have included a focus on athletic events. To round off this unit of work, the Cluster Sports Partnership organised a local festival in which 35 St Mary's pupils took part. Well done to them all, and special congratulations to Scott, Eloise , Ellie-Mai and Joe, who were invited to go on to represent the Borough. They took part in a London-wide tournament at Crystal Palace Sports Centre in January, and were praised for their good performances and their sportsmanship. Here they are at Crystal Palace:

On 17th October 2006, teams from all the Key stage 2 year-groups played in a 'mini-soccer' tournament with the other local schools. They were playing for the Watkinson Cup, named after Russell their coach. They didn't win it, but they had a very good try, coming second overall out of five schools.

On 9th July 2006, a St Mary's 7-a-side football team played Gorringe Primary School, Merton, where Russell Watkinson also teaches sport. Two matches were played, with slightly different teams, and St Mary's won both of them.

St Mary's defending as a corner ball swings across

On 28th June 2006, there was a netball tournament. Lovelace, Ellingham and St Paul's and also our school were there. We left school at 3.15 p.m. In one match Ruby nearly scored but the ball hit the edge. In another match between St Paul's and our B team, Ellie-Mai scored. We were all very happy at the end of that match because of Ellie. The score was 1-1. We drew three of our matches and lost one. (Report by Ellie, Emma and Ruby)

St Mary's High Five netball teams, June 2006

On Thursday 22nd June 2006, 13 members of Years 5 and 6 went to New Malden for a swimming gala. There were 17 other schools there. In the girls' relay we came 3rd, and in the boys' relay they came 5th. Gemma came 3rd in the freestyle race, which was very good. We all tried really hard. We would like to thank Russell for cheering us along and encouraging us to do all the races. It doesn't matter about winning, it's about taking part that counts!! (Report by Olivia and Ruby, Y5)
For the second time this year, St Mary's opened its facilities during a half-term holiday to members of the school and the wider community. Sportszone is organised by Raw Skills Coaching as a multi-sport activity week for Primary aged children. The children said: You can do all sorts of sports, like cricket, football, softball and dodge-ball. You can have a chat if you want some time out, or choose another game. It's good because you get to see your friends in the holiday, the staff are very friendly, and there's a big game of football at the end of the day."

On Monday 22nd May 2006, Russell Watkinson and members of Year 6 organised a family fitness session after school. It was enjoyed by grown ups and children of all ages, who were put through their paces by Russ and his apprentice coaches.

On Tuesday 16th May 2006, six St Mary's players entered a Year 5 football tournament at the Goals Centre in New Malden. Their best result of the afternoon was beating Chessington rivals Moor Lane!

The team with Iain, their coach for the day

On Monday 8th May 2006, the netball team played against St Paul's Primary School. The first game was 2-1 to us. The second game we lost 0-1 to St Paul's. The third game we won 2-1. The fourth game we drew 1-1. Which means overall WE WON!!! (Report by Eloise R and Charlotte, Y5)

St Mary's, in blue, challenge for the ball

Congratulations to Jack (Year 4) on completing the mini-marathon course on the same day as the London Marathon on 23rd April 2006. To find out more about the challenge involved and the training he undertook, please click here.

Jack wearing his mini-marathon medal

During the Spring Term 2006, all the Junior classes had expert sports coaching in either rugby or cricket, in partnership with Harlequins Rugby Club and Surrey Cricket Club. On Tuesday 28th March, Harlequins organised an inter-school tournament in tag rugby for Year 4 players. Our team played well, winning one match and losing another. Unfortunately, they didn't have a third match as another school's team had dropped out. Here are some of the players with the medals they gained:

On Tuesday 28th February 2006, ten people from Year 3 and ten from Year 4 went to Chessington Community College to do indoor athletics with children from other schools. We enjoyed long jump, balancing, hurdles and best of all the obstacle race at the end. We are looking forward to receiving our decathlon certificates. (Report by Paige and Joe, Y4)

Balancing and throwing the javelin (for more pictures, please click here)

During the Spring half-term holiday 2006, Russell Watkinson and Dan Shoubridge organised a daily programme of multi-sport activities called Sportszone. It was open to St Mary's pupils, and proved popular. To read a report about what was on offer, please click here.
On Monday 6th February 2006, there was another netball match at Lovelace. The A team scored 1 - 4 when they played Lovelace. When the B team played, they scored 2 - 9. We all played well, but found the Lovelace players were tall. Lovelace were friendly. We all shook hands after the match. (Report by Eloise, Ruby and Kimberley, Y5)

The netball squad in action - on the move, on the ball and on show!

On Monday 5^th December 2005 St.Mary’s netball team played Lovelace Primary School. Our A and B teams played. Nicole was our team captain for the match. The first game ended 2-1 to Lovelace but we played well. The second game ended 3-0 to Lovelace. The final score was 5-1 to Lovelace. Thank you to Mrs Matthews and Mrs Joslin for organising the game and training us. (Report by Nicole, Y5, and Emma, Y6)

On Tuesday 15th November 2005, St Mary's played football against Ellingham for the second week running, with a different team. Ellingham scored the first goal of the match, then scored another which made it 2-0 at half-time. In the second half, Joe scored. He ran up and shot into the corner of the goal. We couldn't manage to equalise and the final score was 2-1. it was a good match and all the team played well. (Report by Elliott, Year 5)

Five families have taken up the chance to play tennis with the help of a coach from the Family Learning Service. The after-school sessions are fun, and older and younger family members are enjoying learning skills together. Even after a school day, the children seem to have more energy than their parents!

Family members learn tennis skills together

On Tuesday 8^th November, St Mary’s played Ellingham, our arch-rivals at football. In the first half, St Mary’s fell asleep causing a goal to Ellingham, but not to worry, because Scott struck back to make the scores level 1-1. In the second half, St Mary’s were back on track, playing with both passion and aggression. But unluckily Ellingham scored a goal to make it 2-1. Then in the last minute of the game Jack R. struck back to make it 2-2. The whistle went to make the final score 2-2. We hope to follow this success with our passing and shooting. We thank Russ our manager for his support. This is a milestone for the players at St Mary’s as it’s the first time in recent history that we have drawn with Ellingham. We think we deserve three cheers for the team! (Report by Luke and Scott, Year 5)

A hard-fought match which ended as a 2-2 draw

On Friday 7th October, St Mary's played Lovelace at football, and thrashed them 5 - 1! We improved with our passing and shooting. Scott scored one, Jack B scored three and Jack R scored one. We learned all our passing and shooting from our favourite sports teacher Russ. We hope to continue this successful start to the season. Three cheers for the boys! Hip, hip hooray! (Report by Scott and Alex, Year 5)
On the last afternoon of the Summer term, two Year 6 teams played football against members of Years 5 and 4. Russell arranged the match so that the 'retiring' players could wear the school's new kit before they moved on to Secondary school. As you can see from the photos, boys and girls were both playing, and the kit includes track suit tops. These weren't ideal for a hot day, but they should prove very useful in winter.

All the three learning stages in the school held sports events to which parents were invited. The Foundation Stage classes enjoyed themselves at a relaxed pace in great heat on Thursday 14th July, but the weather for the other events on Tuesday 19th July was more suitable - bright with a pleasant breeze. All were enjoyable and gave the children the chance to show off their athletic skills in ways appropriate to their ages. It was good to welcome many family members, and we were all grateful to the helpers who provided refreshing drinks. There was plenty of friendly team spirit, and the trophy was won by St Mark, the team in green. Thanks to Alex Guy for these photos of the Key Stage 2 event:

On Tuesday 12th July, seven of St Mary's football team went to 'Goals' for a Year 3-4 football festival. We played a tournament against lots of other schools.We lost our first and second games, won our third game and drew our last game. We felt great playing for the team wearing our new kit for the first time. (Report by Scott, Year 4)

Showing off the new kit at the Year 3 - 4 festival

On Thursday 9th June, four boys and four girls competed in a Borough mixed football tournament. They trained hard, played well, and came 4th. Well done.
On Tuesday 7th June, the St Mary's netball team were both keen and nervous. It had been some time since the school has played netball competitively, so the thought of a tournament was exciting. The team played enthusiastically, showing skill in defending and passing. Unfortunately, it was harder to shoot than usual, because the nets were at Secondary school height. Everyone enjoyed the matches, and were grateful to their coaches, Mrs Joslin, Mrs Matthews and Miss Rainbow.
On Sunday 29th May, several parents interested in sport at St Mary's organised a sponsored walk to raise funds for new kit and equipment for our sports teams. The cause was also supported by two local pubs, the White Hart and The Cricketers, and altogether over £800 was raised. Thank you very much to everyone involved on behalf of our sports boys and girls.
On Thursday 26th May 2005, ten Year 5 / 6 pupils travelled to New Malden to compete in a swimming gala. There were races for freestyle, breast-stroke and back-stroke and some relays. Everyone tried their best to get first place. Unfortunately, no-one grabbed first spot or won a trophy. However, it was a great experience and everyone enjoyed it. (Report by Luke and Francesca, Year 6)

On Tuesday 4th May 2005, eight players from Years 5 and 6 went to a cricket tournament at Chessington Cricket Club. Unfortunately, we lost our first game against Coombe Hill, which meant we had to win our second match to have a chance of getting through. We did win it, against Christ Church. Then we won against St Paul's Primary, which gave us a place in the semi-final. This match against St Paul's Juniors was tight all the way, but we just lost because they hit two sixes. Thanks to Russell for training us. He said we did well on two hours of training after the first session was rained off. (Report by Frank and Emily, Year 6)
On 20th May 2005, children from Years 1, 2 and 6 took part in the opening ceremony of the Kingston Olympics. Lauren (Y6) reports on what she did: "We arrived at the sports stadium in Kingston. First we watched St Mary's country dancing team. Then we carried our big flag round the running course. There were lots of children holding their flags up as well. All the flags were from different countries. Ours was from Ethiopia. After that we did some activities, like kicking a rugby ball, playing tennis and going on an exercise machine. It was loads of fun." Georgia (Y2) played a different part: "We got dressed in our country dancing dresses and went in cars to Kingston. Radio Jackie spole to everyone and then we did our country dancing. Lots of people watched. us. We did a maypole dance. They all clapped us at the end. Later we had lunch and watched a parade with the Juniors in it. We had an ice cream and then we went home."

On Wednesday 4th May 2005, we played in the Year 5 Football Festival at the Goals centre in New Malden. Our first match was against Ellingham, which we drew 0-0. We made some wicked saves! Then we played St Paul's Junior and won 2-1. We lost 2-0 to St Paul's Primary, and drew 1-1 against Kings Athelstan. They scored in the last minute. When all the scores were added up, Ellingham won - just! (Report by Danny and Jack B, Year 5)

On Friday 4th February we played two football matches at home against Coombe Hill Primary School. The A team lost 2-1, but they played very well and only lost by one goal which was an own goal. They were unlucky to lose. The B team lost 4-0, but they played well too. (Report by Jamie and Liam, Year 5)

On Friday 21st January 2005, two teams played football matches against Ellingham Primary School. The games were played at Chessington Cricket and Sports Club. Ellingham won both matches: 5-1 in the A match, and 4-3 in the B match. But they were hard-fought matches, and we are looking forward to a return fixture.
On Friday 19th November 2004, the school teams both played against Lovelace Primary. The A team played the A team of Lovelace and Lovelace won 4-2 .Goals were scored by Luke and Frank (Year 6). The B team lost 3-2,with goals by Louis and Jamie. The match finished at 4.45pm (Report by Frank and Ben, the captains.)

P.S. to the above report from an email received from the sports teacher at Lovelace: "I really enjoyed the game I was in charge of. Great attitude and effort from all the players."

On Friday 22nd October 2004, the school football team had its first match of the season against Fern Hill Primary School. We lost 2-1, but it was a very close match and Russell our coach wasn't upset because he said we played so well. Our youngest player Scott scored our goal. We are looking forward to our next match against Lovelace next month. (Report by Jake, Aaron and Joshua, Year 6)

On Tuesday 13th July 2004, we had Sports Day for Key Stage 1 in the morning and Key Stage 2 in the afternoon. The weather was good, and lots of parents came. At the end St Mark, the Green team, won. Here are some pictures. Thanks to Alex Guy of Southborough School for the KS2 photos.

On Tuesday 25th May, we played Kwik Cricket in the Borough Tournament. We played against other schools at Chessington Cricket Club. We lost against Moor Lane, won against Christ Church, but lost against St Paul's Juniors. We came third. We all enjoyed it. Our coach Russell thought we had done very well. Thank you to our supporters. (Report by Akash, Year 6)

On 20th May 2004, we went to New Malden Pool for the Borough Swimming Gala. The pool was 3m deep. Our team was four girls and four boys from Year 6. There were lots of schools there from around the Borough. Most of us swam in an individual race and a relay. At the end we had some free time in the pool after the presenations. We didn't win any cups, but we did our best and we enjoyed it. Thank you to Mrs Costard, Mrs Strong, Mrs Mason and Russell, our supporters. (Report by Christopher and Lauren, Year 6)

On May 12th 2004, St Mary's entered the Year 3 - 4 Football Festival at Dinton Field. The team didn't lose a match. They didn't win any either as they were all draws! Russell, their coach, was frustrated at this, but very pleased by the skilful play and team spirit shown by his youngest players. For a team photo, visit www.norbiton.com/kpssa/fest3_4.htm

In the first half of the Summer Term 2004, two return football fixtures were played against Lovelace Primary School. Both were played at home, on Churchfields, using the new portable goals. On April 27th, our A team won 4-0, and our B team drew 1-1. The second fixture was arranged by Alesha and Georgina (Year 6) who challenged Lovelace to an all-girls match on 10th May, which St Mary's won 5-1.

Congratulations to the football teams who played in the rain and mud against Devonshire Primary School on Friday 12th March 2004. The A team drew 1-1 after a last-minute equaliser in an excellent match. The B team showed their strength by winning 2-0 . Thank you to Russell for organising the match, and to the PTA for the great new goalposts.

In January 2004, there were two footballing fixtures for the school. We entered a team in the Borough five-a-side tournament, held indoors at Tolworth Recreation Centre. They played hard and well, but didn't score quickly enough to do themselves justice in the short matches. On January 27th, we played a seven-a-side match against Lovelace Primary School, outdoors. Although Lovelace is a bigger school, it was a needle match, with the ball travelling rapidly and skilfully around the pitch. Lots of shots were made and saved at both ends, but it was a St Mary's shot which passed the keeper and won the match 1-0.

These match photos were taken by Alex, of Southborough School, on his digital camera:

On Thursday 23rd October 2003, we had a friendly football match against Devonshire Primary School, Sutton. Daniel scored first for St Mary's, then Devonshire scored two goals. Luke scored the equaliser, and Michael scored to take the lead. Devonshire equalised in the last few minutes. It was a very good, equal game, and we all had good fun. Thank you to the parents who took us and to Russell for organising it. (Report by Michael and Nicky,Year 6)

On 28th March 2003, we took part in the National Skipping Challenge. Every class spent about 15 minutes skipping. Everyone had a partner, and we took it in turns to skip and to count our partner's skips. Each class added up their total, and the result for the whole school was 50583. This was added to the score from lots of other schools in Britain, making a grand total of 9 million skips! (Report by Rosie, Jazmine, Cara and Paige)

Skipping is fun and keeps you fit

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