28th January

Fixtures

Saturday 2^nd February – County X-Country (All Years)

Monday 4^th February – Y11 National Basketball V West Hatch School @ Roundwood Park

                                           Y7/8 Girls Football @ Nicholas Breakspear

                                           Y8 District Hockey Tournament

Tuesday 5^th February – Y8 County Cup Football V Broxbourne (H)

Wednesday 6^th February – Y9/10 Girls Football @ Nicholas Breakspear

Thursday 7^th February – Y11 National Basketball V Passmoores (A)

                                                Y7 Rugby V Beaumont (H)

Results

Wednesday 23rd January - Y7 Girls District Futsal

Vs. Heathlands 2-0 WIN

Goals: Scout Newman Booth/ Megan Roome

Vs. STAGS 4-0 WIN

Goals: Maya Reid/ Emma Goldingay/ Ellie Holder/ Megan Roome

Vs. Roundwood Park LOST 1-0

Vs. Marlborough 1-0 WIN

Goals: Jess Levy

It was a fantastic tournament where the year 7 girls showed what they can really do when they get the ball down and play passing futsal. They scored a staggering seven goals and only conceded one with some great goals from Jess Levy and Megan Roome. Up against varying opposition the girls won three games out of the four games and marginally lost their final game due to a goalkeeping blunder! All the girls played their part and ended up finishing in 1st place and easily securing a place in the County Championship Tournament. Player of the tournament goes to Emma Goldingay who put in a fantastic performance playing in defence using her tactical and spatial awareness to ensure nobody came close to the Sandringham goal. Well done to:

Thursday 24th January - Y11 National Cup Basketball V Thomas Lord Audley

On Thursday we took a long away trip to Colchester to play the TLA Giants. In what was most definitely not our most vintage performance we took the points for the win with a 50-47 win. We left it late to take control of the game, where Jacob Moody increased the pace and dominated at both ends, including a dunk on the break. The win does secure a spot in the regional round, our opponents will depend on our final two games.

Monday 28th January - Y11 County League Basketball V Highfield

After two losses last year to Highfield who went on to take the County title we were keen to rectify previous mistakes. The game was a fiery affair with high passions and a fast tempo. In the first quarter we executed some very good fast breaks that took us 15 points clear. Just before half time Highfield retaliated with a number of points from outside shooting. The game was within 5 at half time with a number of their players in foul trouble. Down the stretch, we increased the intensity on defence with Alex Cleaver and Jacob Moody closing down their most dangerous player. Offensively Miles Godman and Sam Tanton wreaked havoc taking us clear. The final score was a well deserved 90-77 win, which will put us into the County semi final with one game remaining.

Y7 Girls Futsal

Games and Picture Attached

Vs. Heathlands 2-0 WIN

Goals: Scout Newman Booth/ Megan Roome

Vs. STAGS 4-0 WIN

Goals: Maya Reid/ Emma Goldingay/ Ellie Holder/ Megan Roome

Vs. Roundwood Park LOST 1-0

Vs. Marlborough 1-0 WIN

Goals: Jess Levy

It was a fantastic tournament where the year 7 girls showed what they can really do when they get the ball down and play passing futsal. They scored a staggering seven goals and only conceded one with some great goals from Jess Levy and Megan Roome. Up against varying opposition the girls won three games out of the four games and marginally lost their final game due to a goalkeeping blunder! All the girls played their part and ended up finishing in 1^st place and easily securing a place in the County Championship Tournament. Player of the tournament goes to Emma Goldingay who put in a fantastic performance playing in defence using her tactical and spatial awareness to ensure nobody came close to the Sandringham goal. Well done to:

Scout Newman-Booth

Maya Reid

Jess Levy

Phoebe Skinner

Ellie Holder

Emma Goldingay

Megan Roome

25th January 2013

Fixtures

Saturday 26^th January – Football V Beaumont Cancelled due to pitches

Monday 28^th January – Y11 County League Basketball V Highfield (H)

Wednesday 30^th January – Y9 Basketball V Beaumont (H)

                                                   1^st XV Rugby V Broxbourne (A)

Thursday 31^st January – Y10 District Cup Football V SCC (A)

Friday 1^st February – Y11 National Basketball V Billericay @ Verulam School

The Gym show has been postponed and will be now on the 12^th February. We felt that with the recent bout of adverse weather and a number of key rehearsals missed that it was the best decision to allow all students to demonstrate their work to the best of their abilities. All tickets that have been bought so far will still be valid for the 12^th February. Any questions please feel free to contact the PE department.

St Albans Half Marathon and 5K race

We would like to encourage students to take part in the ‘Secondary School Challenge’ at the ‘St Albans Half Marathon – 5K Race (Aged 13 -16 years) – Sunday 9^th June – 9.00am. This is a participation based competition and is not decided by the fastest runners. It is awarded to the school with the highest number of entries in the 5K race. To qualify towards the challenge pupils must be aged 13 – 16 years and must attend the school they are running for. Size of school will be taken into consideration for the challenge winners. Please note that the winners of the Secondary School Challenge receive a cash donation and trophy. You can enter online at www.stalbanshalfmarathon.com – ‘EARLYBIRD DISCOUNT’ AVAILABLE UNTIL 31^ST JANUARY 2013

Results

Y10 Girls Basketball V Beaumont L24-57

The year 10 girls basketball team in their first season playing at this level have done exceptionally well. They came up against a very organised and well-drilled outfit in Beaumont school. The game was an intense and well fought affair with a number of our girls demonstrating how much progress they have made this year. Unfortunately the girls did lose 24-57 with a number of key performances from Chloe Pettengell and Emily Mair.

Y7 Girls County Basketball Rally

The year 7 girls basketball team were successful in the district round which catapulted them onto the county stage. They travelled to Wodson Park, Ware to take on the other top schools in Hertfordshire. The girls put in some outstanding performances and battled hard to show the range of skills they have been working on this year. They did, however struggle against some of the more established girls’ basketball schools and weren’t able to progress from the early rounds. This is a fantastic achievement to reach this level in year 7 and all the girls involved should be very proud. Well done!