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• Tag Rugby Competition

  Thu 21 Mar 2024 Shona Inman

  On Thursday 21^st March 2024, a group of Year 6 children went to Great Shelford Rugby Club to participate in a tag rugby tournament against 18 other schools.  The tournament was split into a Cup tournament and a Plate tournament and we entered a team into both of these. 

   

  In the Plate tournament our team were fantastic.  What an enthusiastic, positive group of children.  Their energy never faltered and the way they played together and supported each other was lovely.  It was a pleasure to watch them improve and progress as the games went on.  They won one of their games, drew one and lost two which meant they went through to play for 5^th and 6^th place.  In the playoff they won significantly so came 5^th overall.  

   

  In the Cup competition, our team won all their games but one.  This meant they finished joint top of their group so it had to be decided on try difference as to who went through to the final.  Unfortunately, The Vine had two more tries than us so we went through to play for 3^rd and 4^th place.  In the playoff the team were fantastic and won so came 3^rd overall.  Again, the team were so passionate and positive, and their skill was a joy to watch.

   

  Well done to all the children who took part, you really were a credit to the school and I thoroughly enjoyed taking you to the event.  A huge thank you to Miss Kennick, who is one of our trainee teachers, who came to coach the children.  She plays rugby so was able to give the teams helpful tips.  Thank you to all the parents/carers who transport the children to and from the event.  And thank you to Wilf who came as the school mascot for the afternoon.

  

• Quick Sticks Hockey Tournament

  Mon 04 Mar 2024 Cath Beal

  Today, HIBPS took two teams of Year 6 pupils to Wilberforce Road to compete in quick sticks hockey. The children most importantly enjoyed the whole morning, despite the weather, and it was clear to see their progression of skills during the course of the series of matches. Taking part were 20 ‘large’ schools from across South Cambridgeshire. Both teams won all their matches in their respective leagues and went through to the premier division finals as part of the top four winning teams across the leagues. Many goals were scored with some outstanding attacking, shooting and defensive play performances cheered on by one of the team members from the sidelines – Charlotte!

   

  In the finals, both teams played their very best and supported each other throughout. One team won all their matches bar the last one, which they tied after a penalty goal was awarded against them, meaning that they were the tied winners of the event. It was a superb match and extremely tight, with clear talent from both teams. On recount of the goals in the finals however, they were just pipped at the post to come in second, with the other Histon team finishing just behind in bronze position.

  The children’s feedback to the organisers was for more hockey events as they thoroughly enjoyed the experience including the fierce competition!

  If your child is interested in developing their skills in hockey, following their learning in P.E. this half term, there are two main Cambridge hockey clubs: Cambridge City Hockey Club based at Wilberforce Road and Cambridge South Hockey Club at Long Road. We look forward to next year’s hockey players keeping up the good work!

  Finally, a huge thank you to Mr Fallon and to all the parents who transported and supported the children at the event.

  Mrs Beal