Swimming Success!
Elsa (Y4), has recently had success at a swimming gala. She is shown wearing her gold medal and has written a brief report:
“On Monday 4th July, I went to a gala. I was in ‘Sharks’ but there were also ‘Stingrays’ and ‘Dolphins’. I swam in 3 races; all freestyle. My first one, I came 4th - I was…
Kent Schools Golf Championship News
On 3rd May, Christina (Year6) competed in the Kent Schools Golf Championships. Oscar (School Council , Year 6) interviewed her and Georgia (Year 6) took notes:
O: How long did it take to get to the tournament?
C: 45 minutes.
O: What sort of tournament was it?
C: A tournament for…
Virtual Dance Competition
In March, some children from KS1 and KS2 entered a virtual dance competition. We have just received the results so this is 'hot off the press'; however, the medals and certificates have not arrived yet but will be given to the relevant children next term. The results are:
KS1 Novice Male - 1st…
Year 4 Quicksticks Tournament
12 children from Year 4 had a very exciting day yesterday (30th March) when they attended a Quicksticks (Primary Hockey) tournament. The children were in 2 teams of 6 and there were 25 teams from the Canterbury and Herne Bay districts taking part. Team 2 played very well and a special mention…
St Edmund’s Hockey Festival
On Monday 21st March, 10 children from Years 5 & 6, went to a sports festival held by St Edmund’s. The children benefited from taking part in lots of different hockey-related activities led by coaches from Canterbury Hockey Club and Sports Leaders from St Edmund’s school. They were treated to a…
A chance to try different sports - accessible to all
On Thursday 31st March, six children from Years 3,4,5 & 6 attended an enjoyable sports event at Canterbury Academy run by Blean School. The children took part in 5 different activities which were Boccia, Seated Volleyball, Goal Ball, Pickleball and Body Boards. The children had a great time and…
Sam at the Regional Hockey Finals
We're always keen to hear about and celebrate the children's sporting successes outside of school.
Sam played for Canterbury U10 boys earlier this month at the Regional Hockey Finals at Charterhouse School in Guildford. They were pleased to come away with a silver medal having competed against…
Judo Training (Commonwealth Games Initiative)
On Thursday 24th March, 30 children from Years 4,5 & 6 attended a training session to introduce them to Judo. Martin, from the Prince of Wales Club, and his 3 coaches put the children through their paces and showed them how to perform some holds and how to understand the Judo commands.
The…
Hockey Awards
Jess (Year 4) has received an accolade from her club (Canterbury HC) at the annual awards where she was presented with the Player of the Year award and a trophy. She is pictured here with her sister, Megan (Year 6), as they both also got medals on the same day for winning a club tournament (Polo…
Terrific Hockey News!
On the weekend of 20th March, Sam (Year 4) played for the Canterbury U10s team in the Regional Hockey Finals. His team competed against the top 2 qualifying teams in Surrey, Sussex and Kent and won the silver medal! Well done Sam and team for such a fantastic achievement!
Top Ranking Tennis Achievement!
On the weekend of 26th February, Iris (Year 4) travelled to Sheffield with Stewart Bristow and his team to play in a tournament against players from around the UK. Iris was the youngest player there and, after the first day of play, qualified for the main draw. She then gained a place in the…
Hockey News!
Tom and Sam (Year 4) have been selected for the Canterbury U10 Boys A-Team this year (both being the youngest in their age group). Their team played in the County Tournament in Folkestone on Sunday 27th February and they were runners-up (silver medallists to Sevenoaks who they actually beat in…
