Year 2 were joined by Hollie Goodwin, a GB gymnast, last week who shared her gymnastic journey with the children as part of Year 2s topic on Significant and Inspiring Women.

 

Hollie, who is in Year 8 at Roundwood Park, is both a junior British Champion and World Champion in Tumbling.  The children were wowed by videos of Hollie performing, had the opportunity to look at some of the medals she has won as well as asking her questions about her sport.

 

We hope that Hollie's visit has provided the children with the inspiration and motivation to do well in whatever sport they enjoy.   Prae Wood staff commented on Hollie's excellent presentation and ability to handle a class of children when she is only 13 years old.  

The Year 5 netballers played a friendly fixture against Abbey this week as part of their preparation for the Year 5 tournament taking place in March.

 

For half of the team it was their first experience of a 7 a side game against unknown opponents.  They fitted in well alongside our more experienced players who train weekly and play regular matches for SAS Netball Club in the Garden City Junior League.  The scoreline in the first two quarters was incredibly close with Abbey 3-2 up at half time.  Prae Wood took the advantage in the third quarter leading 5-3 and extended their lead further in the final quarter with the game finishing 8-3 to Prae Wood.

 

Congratulations to Isla who was voted Most Valuable Player by our opponents for her six goals at GA.  Ayden was Mrs Paine's Player of the Match for his versatility in both Ds at GS and GK.  Well done to all the team and thank you to the parents who came to support.

The girls hosted Garden Fields this week in the quarter finals of the cup competition.

 

Garden Fields were strong opponents, both physically and technically, and Prae Wood spent much of the game defending their goal, soaking up the pressure.  Goalie, Daisy, who was voted Player of the Match, put in an excellent performance saving countless shots including an excellent tip over the bar towards the end of the match.  Captain, Victoria, did manage a consolation goal for Prae Wood, scoring from a corner.  The final score was 5-1 to Garden Fields who will now progress to the semi finals of the cup.  We wished them good luck and expect, based on this performance, to see them make the finals.