Quicksticks Hockey Round 1
Quicksticks hockey competition
Move More Quicksticks Hockey Championships - Round One - Monday, 11th March 2019
The first round of the Move More Quicksticks Hockey competition at Pates Grammar School saw our team work superbly together to compete in seven matches against different schools. The first game, which was against Grangefield, was a great game to start with as it challenged our team and prepared them for the following matches. Although our team lost 2-0, their spirits were high and their attitudes were positive. The team were cheered on from the rest of the squad on the sideline and they continued to work hard to give Grangefield a challenging game. Our team went from strength to strength and the knock of losing in the first game actually boosted the children's determination, driving them on through the next few matches. They drew 1-1 against Oakwood, they worked brilliantly against Rowanfield to win 4-0 and also went on to defeat St John's 2-0. Not only were the team scoring goals but their defence work was superb and they were successful in preventing the other teams from scoring against them. The next match was certainly a tough one. Bishop's Cleeve 1 were the opposition (the team that actually won the competition overall at finals night) and their strong passes, quick defence and skillful ball play enabled them to win 5-0 against our team. However, our players never gave up and continued to show respect and self-belief. They cheered, applauded and shook hands with the team before having a well-earned rest. Our success rose again in the next part of the competition as we won 2-0 against Prestbury 1, drew 1-1 against Charlton Kings Junior School and won 2-0 against St Marks.
At the end of the evening, our team finished with 4 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses. This was not bad considering many of the children had not competed in a hockey competition before. They had also only had a few weeks of practice at Hockey Club. The children were really pleased with their performance and the adults and staff who attended were thrilled with their hockey skills and sportsmanship. By the end of the event, the children were only more excited, more competitive and more prepared to compete at the upcoming hockey finals night. Well done to all of our team members and thank you to all of the parents and families who helped to support and transport the team.
Squad: Rose C-O (captain), William B, Owen B, Matthew F, Gracie J, Charlotte P, Joshua S & Finlay W
Tirlebrook Primary School
Tirlebrook Primary School is highly committed to PE and school sport. The School Games and its associated values of Respect, Passion, Determination, Self Belief, Honesty and Teamwork are the essential embedded foundations of our approach to PE and school sport as we continue to develop a vibrant curriculum and an exciting array of wider opportunities that promote high quality learning, contribute to healthy lifestyles and provide a breadth of opportunities to organise, participate in and lead in a variety of sports and activities. We are delighted that we are currently holders of the Gold School Games mark - for the fourth successive year.