Sport
Once again the girls were out in force yesterday, with six teams out and about playing netball. At home the U10 & U11’s had a fantastic match against Yarlet. The play was end-to-end stuff, watched by some very excited parents, filling the sideline. The final score was 10-8 to Abbotsholme. Olivia Player had an outstanding game, scoring 7 out of the sides 10 goals; her play in the centre of the court also made a huge contribution to the team’s victory. Her little sidekick...
Abotsholme’s Football teams have had a busy start to the season, which see’s many new faces involved in the teams. The 1st XI has a very different looking squad after losing ten of last years squad players. The U15’s have a new coach with Mr Anders now in charge, and the U13’s have another Australian coach who has taken on the role left by Sam Bullen.
The 1st XI started the season with a home game to Royal Wolves, the team made a bright start with captain...
It has been another busy afternoon for the girls out on the Netball courts. With six sides out against two separate opposition schools the pressure was on; but as we are proving more and more, we can take the pressure and come out on top! At home we hosted Denstone College. After our original games were cancelled we were able to help each other out by putting together today’s fixture. All three games were exciting to watch; real end to end stuff with some excellent displays f...
On Sunday 22 January 2012, 11 Abbotsholmians took part in another orienteering event, this time on Gentleshaw Common, on the edge of Cannock Chase, organised by the Walton Chasers Orienteering Club.
The performance of Enya Collier and Jenny Brown from Year 7 was particularly pleasing. Competing on an Orange course, they coped well with the challenge, completing the course in a time much closer to the winner’s time than last week. hey can be pleased with their finish in 13th place, in...
The Junior school netball team had a fantastic win against Smallwood Manor on Wednesday when they won 17/4. The girls played really well as a team and achieved this super result. The girls will give a full match report to the Junior school in assembly on Friday. Team members included Lucy Worthington, Hannah Jeffers, Olivia Player, Hollie Wood, Ellie Oldham, Harriet McFarland, Grace Pennell and Pippa Oldacre. Well done to all the girls!
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