P.E and Sport this year We have continued to increase the amount of

opportunities that Hollybrook provide this year.

We have continued to work very hard on boosting

the profile of sport at Hollybrook and make this a

key characteristic of our school. We have

continually done this for the past 3-4 years,

adding more sports to our portfolio. This year we

went even further and entered more events and

more teams. In several tournaments we took

over 20 children. We have entered a wide range

of sports: cross country, table tennis, handball,

football, badminton, hockey, cricket, swimming, netball and athletics. Within these

events, there have also been separate categories for girls, boys and different year

groups. Amazingly, we have medaled at every single event! Including the

different categories, we have medaled in 14 different events this year: an

incredibly successful year. We’ve won several, placed runners up in a lot and earned

a few bronzes. As well as city events, we have also continued to run our ‘in school’

sport events that enables all children to participate in competitive sport events: a whole

school dodge ball event, house football event and Sports Day. We have also continued

to hold cluster events for Year 6 so that every child in Year 6 has had the chance to be

competitive against local schools: something we look to continue next year. The

introduction of 5 minute ‘workouts’ has also helped to increase participation this year in

all year groups.

More than half the school have represented our school in the City School Games events

which is outstanding. Our participation rates in City School Games events have greatly

increased. We haven’t yet got our final figures (where we place in the city for

participate rates) but we will publish these when we have them- the City School Games

organisers provide the statistics. This overall stat does not include the approximate 100

additional football opportunities that have also been provided, because they are not run

by the School Games organisers.

The opportunities that we provide have taken a lot of time and effort from all the

staff/parents involved. A big thank you to the parents who have helped to transport the

children, wash kits and support the children at these events. We are not as fortunate

as other schools that have fields/large playing areas to practise on and mini buses to

transport their children to the events. Also a thank you to all HJS staff who have helped

coach children this year and support the children at these events: especially Mrs

Norton, Mr Milligan and Mr Choudhury. We will continually attempt to increase the

sporting opportunities at Hollybrook and hopefully be as successful as we’ve been, next

year. If we continue to have support from keen parents and staff, there is no reason

why we can’t. Our new trophy shelf is bursting with silverware!

Mr O’Brien

P.E Leader

Summer Update

SOLID SHOW AT THE HAMPSHIRE GAMES

Another trip to Aldershot Military stadium for us this year, for the Hampshire Games.

This year, we were invited to play in the girls and boys football tournament after both

teams finished as runners up in the city tournaments. We also won both the city netball

tournament and the city league. Having qualified convincingly for netball, we chose to

send this team to participate at the Hampshire Games.

At the start of the day, the children had the opportunity to parade their school name

around the track, participate in a mass warm up, listen to an inspirational speech from

a Commonwealth volleyball player and watch a Rock Challenge winning performance.

After setting up our gazebo at the netball courts, we got started and played our first

team of the day: Greatham. We went 2-0 down within the first 5 minutes but managed

to finish on 3-3 at half time. After a ‘pep talk’, we fought back after half time and won

7-3 overall. A clear demonstration of resilience, determination and never giving up.

Unfortunately, in the next game we lost to South Farnborough. However, we then went

on to win and dominate our next three games: beating Botley 9-0 was yet another

highlight.

Overall we won 4 games out of 5 and finished second in our group, with 20 points.

Unfortunately only the team who finished top of the group went through to the

knockout stages, so South Farnborough were the only team to go through finishing first

on 21 points.

Despite this, we were very pleased with our efforts at the Hampshire games and

enjoyed playing at a Hampshire level. Thank you to all the parents who helped make

this happen: especially those who were there on the day.

Hetti: My Hampshire Games experience was the best sporting event I’ve been to ever!

The opening ceremony was unique and will be remembered forever. I especially loved

walking around the track with everyone whilst I took the image in. Working as a team

was the best part! Even though we didn’t win, we played really well and it was an

amazing experience.

Sakina: I really enjoyed meeting a famous sportsman: one of my favorite parts was

walking around with him on the athletics track. We worked well as a team when we

played netball. The challenge zones were really fun too.

CELEBRATING THE CRICKET WORLD CUP WITH SILVERWARE - WE’RE ON TV!

On Tuesday, Hollybrook took 2 teams (20 children) to a cricket tournament at the

Sports Centre. Happily, the weather relented after a bit of morning rain and we had an

action packed full day down there.

Six teams participated in a round robin event, meaning every team played 5 games. On

top of that, the children also received a fun and exciting coaching programme.

Before the tournament, we worked particularly hard on our fielding and catching and

that was evident in the tournament. All the children contributed towards the team's

results as everyone batted and bowled.

Both our teams won 3 and lost 2 in their 5 games meaning they finished 2nd and 3rd,

which was a tremendous effort. Everyone loved the event, which was brilliantly

organised and as a result we all had a fantastic day. All the children walked away with a

Cricket World Cup t-shirt and a trophy that confirmed their success. Our Year 6 team

finished 2nd and our Year 5 team finished 3rd: looking good for next year! Check out the

link below to see us on Solent TV.

Spencer said “It was fantastic trying out a different sport and I loved performing in

front of the camera!"

Abdu commented "It was a great day, the games were fun and it was brilliant to get

our trophy."

And Ronnie said "I really enjoyed fielding and being an important member of the

team. It was a brilliant experience!"

Well done all of you: more trophies for the cabinet.

Mr Milligan

The children were filmed and interviewed by Solent TV- check out the link below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Mzvwp1TPrY

GOLD, SILVER AND BRONZE At the end of last half term, we participated in the City Athletics tournament.

This is always a great event to attend at the Sport Centre, with over 400 children in

attendance. Children participated in a range of individual events: short and long

distance running, relays, triple and long jump and throwing events.

All children from our school (24 of them) who participated presented an excellent

attitude and all tried their best which is all we want from them. Fantastically, we won

three golds, two silvers and one bronze position in a range of events. Sophie, Kianoosh

and Okechukwu won gold in sprint events: the best in the city. Imogen earned silver in

the long distance and Summer a silver in the throw. Our Year 3 boys also picked up

bronze medals in the Year 3 boy relay. Incredible effort!

I’m very proud of all the children who represented the school, you all did great. Again,

thank you to all the parents that helped at the event too!

Mr O’Brien

SUCCESS IN OUR 1ST YEAR AT THE

SWIMMING GALA

What a brilliant event. Six boys and six girls from across Year 4-6 participated in the

City Swimming Gala. All children had to compete in an individual event and at least two

medley/freestyle relay events. They also participated in a boys and girls cannon as well

as a whole school cannon (like a relay). A lot of swimming!

All of them behaved fantastically and gave it their best efforts. They all raced in heats

and all their individual times were recorded. All of these times are added and output an

overall winner in three sections: overall girls, overall boys and overall school. Having

won several heats, finishing 2nd in 6 races and a few in third, we were delighted with

our performance.

As you can see, our best result was our

Year 6 girls’ team finishing in 2nd place:

considering 2 out of 3 of the girls were

Year 5, this is an excellent result. Overall

our girls from Year 5 and 6 finished 3rd,

claiming the bronze medals: again a

fantastic result - Summer from Year 4

swimming up a year for Year 5 makes it

even better. Along with some good

results from the boys, as a school we

finished in 5th place overall. We will

certainly be signing up to this event next

year- great experience all round.

Mr O’Brien

GOLD! IT’S ALL IN THE WRIST!

After months and months, the badminton tournament finally happened thanks to the

City School Games organisers. Mrs Norton and I put a lot of effort into training these

children on Fridays after school so we were very glad to hear that the tournament was

still going ahead having been postponed from earlier in the year. A lot of the children

made rapid progress in these sessions which was very satisfying. Children went from

not being able to serve, to being able to do skillful drop shots and smash shots.

This was a doubles tournament so the children were paired. We entered one team into

the girl’s tournament, entered another into the boy’s tournament and entered two

teams into the mixed tournament.

All the children played great badminton and they should all feel very proud of their

efforts - they all won more games than they lost.

Our all girls’ team (Mansi and Nyesha) were ruthless and dominated every game they

played: this meant they went on and won the girl’s tournament: Hooray! They are the

best in the city!

Our boys’ team (Reece and Ben) didn’t do as well (placing 5th) but they had plenty of

tough competition and they won games too. Great effort.

Our mixed teams again won many games. One mixed team (Hetti and Richard) finished

3rd and took home the bronze medal: very well done. Our other mixed team (Imogen

and Pranav) finished just behind in 4th place: cracking effort.

Overall, Mrs Norton and I are proud of what they have achieved. Whether that’s

winning a medal or improving their own personal game.

Until next year.

Mr O’Brien

WATER SAILS TO VICTORY

Thankfully, we eventually managed to rearrange our Sports Day and it was great!

Usually lasting a whole day, we managed to squeeze in all of our activities from 9 until

12. Children from across the year groups demonstrated excellent sporting skills,

determination and team work all day. The team chants were so much better this year:

they provided a great atmosphere. Children battled it out in their house groups to earn

a chance to clinch the Sports Day Shield at the end of the day. The points tally between

the house groups fluctuated throughout the day and the children were constantly

updated. It was lovely to see how enthusiastic the children were and to see children

wearing their colours. Bonus points for those who decorated their t-shirts for the event.

All children participated in a range of events including long jump and javelin. The races

were competitive and provided children the opportunity to run on a real race track.

Every house group managed to win an event and all did very well in the multi-sport

sections.

The purpose of our sports days are to dedicate the majority of a day to sport, increase

physical activity, inspire children, get them to work collaboratively and to experience

competition. This includes winning and losing. It was very evident that our children are

excellent at sportsmanship and demonstrate the core values of the school.

Here are the final standings:

1st: Water

2nd: Earth

3rd: Air

4th: Fire

I would also like to say a special thank you to all the staff that helped to make this a

smooth and successful event. Also thank you to the parents who helped walk to and

from the event with our children, those who helped set up and tidy away and to those

who came to watch. Another thank you to the excellent USH students who helped run

the stations.

Next year, we aim to have a parent’s race. Until then…

Mr O’Brien

The Hollybrook House Cup Hollybrook’s annual football event came to a close last Friday. With all the group games finished

and over 100 children (anyone could enter) throughout the school having participated, the

outcome of the finals were highly anticipated. The children who were selected for the finals

were picked for their attacking and defensive contributions in the group games, also good

sportsmanship and boys/girls mix.

The whole school came out to watch both the lower phase finals and the upper phase

finals on Thursday. We had superb professional commentary from Mr Milligan (on the

microphone) and also clear officiating from Mr Choudhury during the matches. We also

had a range of cheerleaders who helped hype up the crowd and build atmosphere. The

cheerleaders formed a guard of honor for the players as they entered the pitch.

Here are the scores:

Lower Phase

Water vs Earth

3 - 0

The game was very even. Both teams had several chances on goal but Water proved to

be more clinical. Harper scored 2 goals - one of his goals was a cool tidy finish from a

cross where he hit it first time into the corner. Well done Water!

Upper Phase

Fire vs Earth

0 - 0

After full time - went to penalties

Again this was another even game full of great attacking attempts and strong defensive

displays. The game could not be settled in the time given so it went straight to

penalties. Three children per team stepped up to take a penalty for their team (city

rules). In front of the whole school, this provided great experience of pressure for these

children. All of the crowd showed respect during the process which was great to see.

After several penalties taken and missed, Ali saved a penalty taken by Nyesha. This

meant Earth won on penalties. Well done Earth!

Mr O’Brien