KS2 Autumn House Matches 2024
Despite the particularly chilly conditions, the weather was on our side, allowing us to proceed with the Autumn House Matches as planned. We were thrilled to see such a fabulous turnout from parents, whose support for the children was truly commendable. All Key Stage 2 pupils represented their houses in either hockey or football, showcasing the skills they have acquired during their PE lessons with Mr Green this term. A special mention goes to the Year 3 students, who participated in their first round of House Matches; although this can be slightly intimidating, they all engaged enthusiastically.
Additionally, this event presented the first opportunity of the year to fully utilise our new House Captains and Sports Leaders. The House Captains effectively managed their teams, striving to maintain fairness and balance. Meanwhile, the Sports Leaders diligently undertook various roles, including timekeeping, scoring, and referring the games; their performance improved significantly as the matches progressed. Overall, the event was a resounding success, demonstrating the spirit of teamwork and sportsmanship within our school community.
House Hockey
We played this as a mixed 5-a-side round robin tournament meaning each team played everyone.
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Brewhurst |
Drungewick |
Malham |
Southlands |
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Brewhurst |
- |
3-1 |
0-1 |
1-2 |
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Drungewick |
1-3 |
- |
2-3 |
0-4 |
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Malham |
1-0 |
3-2 |
- |
0-3 |
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Southlands |
2-1 |
4-0 |
3-0 |
- |
The teams were given 3 points for a win, 2 points for a draw and 1 point for a loss. The results were:
1st Southlands (9 points)
2nd Malham (7 points)
3rd Brewhurst (5 points)
4th Drungewick (3 points)
The house captains were asked to look out for players that stood out:
Brewhurst:
- Lucia for great tackles.
- Enzo as the top goal scorer.
- Denby for supporting others.
Drungewick:
- Ella because she scored a good goal.
- Oliver because he is a good player.
- Harry W because he was a good goalkeeper.
Malham:
- Baye for trying hard.
- Vincent for doing a good job in goal for the team.
- James F for good teamwork and stamina.
Southlands:
- George for brilliant goal scoring.
- Abigail for great tackling.
- Joey for great passing.
After the game, the house captains also took some pupil voice:
“I really enjoyed it because there as a lot of teamwork.” (Lucia, Y6)
“ I liked how the team tried their best.” (Rory, Y3)
“I loved everything and I used the skills from Mr Green’s PE.” (James F, Y6)
“I enjoyed playing in the centre mid-field.” (Ollie, Y5)
House Football
We played this as a mixed 6-a-side round robin tournament meaning each team played everyone.
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Brewhurst |
Drungewick |
Malham |
Southlands |
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Brewhurst |
- |
2-1 |
2-3 |
3-2 |
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Drungewick |
1-2 |
- |
3-4 |
2-2 |
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Malham |
3-2 |
4-3 |
- |
0-3 |
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Southlands |
2-3 |
2-2 |
3-0 |
- |
The teams were given 3 points for a win, 2 points for a draw and 1 point for a loss. The results were:
1st Brewhurst (7 points +1 goal difference)
2nd Malham (7 points -1 goal difference)
3rd Southlands (6 points)
4th Drungewick (4 points)
The house captains were asked to look out for players that stood out:
Brewhurst:
- Harry for scoring goals.
- Zack did well in defence.
- Freya for great sportsmanship and scoring a super goal.
Drungewick:
- Finley played really well.
- Max for great teamwork.
- Harry D scored a good goal.
Malham:
- Callie for good attacking.
- Teddy scored a good goal.
- Elliot was a good team captain and showed a lot of encouragement.
Southlands:
- James for brilliant goal scoring.
- Seb for great skills and good defending.
- Alfie for insane defending.
After the game, the house captains also took some pupil voice:
“I scored and did some amazing skills.” (Harry K, Y3)
“I played well and really enjoyed it.” (Isla D, Y5)
“I enjoyed the teamwork today.” (Evelyn, Y5)
“It was a great experience and we played as a team.” (Teddy, Y5)
KS2 Cross Country at The Weald
On Thursday 6th November, some of our junior children had a fantastic afternoon at The Weald Locality Cross Country Festival! The atmosphere was buzzing as all the children demonstrated not only their remarkable athleticism but also their fantastic behaviour! We would particularly like to highlight the outstanding performances of Seb (Y3) and James J (Y6) who, who both won their races. It was truly wonderful to see so many medals awarded to Loxwood; we are so proud of each and every one of you! Additionally, we wish to thank all the parents for their generous support in terms of transport and encouragement.
We are thrilled to report that the recent event was a tremendous success! While Years 3 and 4 joined in purely for enjoyment, our incredible team excelled, achieving 1st place in Year 5 girls, Year 6 boys, and a joint first in Year 6 girls with Billingshurst! A query regarding Year 5 boys' results is pending—more details to follow!
Competitors in Year 5 and 6 who finished in the top 5 will receive an invitation to represent our Central School Games area at the County finals!
U-KS2 Weald Locality Swimming Gala
On Tuesday 24th September, to kick start our sporting events for the year, ten children from Years 5 and 6 participated in a Swimming Gala at The Weald. This event marked the beginning of our competitive sports calendar, where participants are selected based on their ability.
The team showcased their skills in a total of 22 races, which included all four strokes as well as medley and front crawl relays. Their camaraderie and support for one another were truly exceptional, demonstrating the spirit of teamwork and sportsmanship that we strive to cultivate within our school.
Mrs Trench and Mrs Swann were immensely proud to witness the children’s resilience and determination as they endeavoured to achieve their very best. We would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Team Loxwood for their outstanding performance. Your efforts were commendable, and you have set a splendid example for all!
