This morning our netball team competed in the South Tyneside Bee Netball finals at Temple Park. They played 5 matches, winning them all. The final match was a decider against Lord Blyton, we drew that match, meaning we were level on points. Going on goal difference we were 1 goal behind, meaning we finished in silver medal position 🥈.

Going on to represent South Tyneside is the Tyne and Wear finals in June.

We are so proud of how hard all the team worked – never giving up and producing some amazing play.

Today our Netball Team competed at Temple Park in the South Tyneside Finals.

We played really well, beating St. Matthew’s 2-0 and Westoe Crown 2-1, before losing 1-0 to Hebburn Lakes, 5-1 to Lord Blyton and 5-1 to Mortimer.

CONGRATULATIONS to our SUPERB Netball team who were today crowned TYNE AND WEAR COUNTY CHAMPIONS!!

I am so proud of the 7 pupils, who have put in lots of hours training for this event. They were exceptional with great passing, footwork, interceptions and team spirit demonstrated throughout each and every game. They remained undefeated in the competition and were invincible.

They combined together to win all 6 group games beginning with Hill View (Sunderland) winning 5-1 with Aston scoring 3, as well as Beth and Brooke with 1 a piece. Next up was the Royal Grammar School (Newcastle) winning 4-2 with Aston scoring 2, along with Charlie and Layla 1 goal each. The third match was against Gosforth East Middle School (Newcastle), who eventually finished 4th overall. We won 5-1 with Beth and Brooke scoring 2 goals and Layla 1. We then faced Portobello (Gateshead) winning again 8-0, Beth and Brooke with 3 goals, along with Aston’s 2. The penultimate group game was against our friendly rivals from South Tyneside, St. Aloysius. Here we won 6-0 Layla, Charlie and Sophie scoring 2 goals each. The final group game was against Christ Church (North Shields) where we won our 6th game 5-0 Beth scoring 2, with Layla and Brooke scoring 1 goals each.

Therefore we were group 1 winners and progressed to the gold medal match, facing Hotspur (Newcastle) in the final. It was a really tough game, however our skill and determination pulled us through to a 5-3 victory!

We were all overjoyed to be the winners and gold medalists. It truly is an amazing achievements for our pupils and school, in such a short space of time to have such tremendous success. Not only that, but other schools commented on our friendliness, caring attitude and sportsmanship which is a delight to hear and see from such wonderful role models. Alongside this many schools, including St. Aloysius and Mortimer stayed to support our team which was gratefully received and lovely to have.

Well done to the seven superstars! As I always say – hard work really does pay off!

Congratulations once again!

Mr Rogers

What a moment!

‘The Invincibles’

GOLD

Tyne and Wear County Champions 2019

CHAMPIONS!!

Today our 7 netballers played in the Tyne and Wear County Finals at Blume Flames, Benton, Newcastle.

They, along with the top 3 qualifying teams from each of the boroughs making up Tyne and Wear County played some very competitive matches. We had a tough draw in group 2. Firstly we played eventual champions St. Benet’s (Sunderland), despite leading early in the game, we lost 3-1, Maddison Fontaine scoring.

Next we played Walkergate (Newcastle) and drew 3-3, Charlie Bates (Captain) scoring 2 goals, with Erika Judd adding the third.

Our third group match was against King’s Priory (North Tyneside): we dominated the match with some slick passing. Aston Hall scored 2 goals, Erika 1 and Brooke Urwin the fourth goal to win 4-0.

The fourth game was against Bailey Green (Newcastle) we won 3-2, Maddison scoring 2 goals and Brooke 1.

In the next match it was a close encounter, but for errors we could have won, but lost 3-2, Erika and Brooke scoring a goal a piece.

Our penultimate match we played Mortimer (South Tyneside), who would eventually finish 3rd overall. We sadly lost 5-1, Maddison scoring our only goal.

The final match of the day for our team was a great game, we drew 3-3 with Sacred Heart (Gateshead). Maddison, Aston and Brooke scoring 1 goal each.

Congratulations to the team who missed out on reaching the Medal Matches: Aston Hall, Sahib Basra, Maddison Fontaine, Erika Judd, Brooke Urwin & Beth Thompson.

1st – St. Benet’s (Sunderland) WON 6-3

2nd – Fulwell Juniors (Sunderland)

3rd Mortimer (South Tyneside)

4th St. Oswald’s (Newcastle)