July 2012 - Oasis Academy Coulsdon

EURO 2012 TOURNAMENT
Sixteen teams – one winner!
RUSSIA!
Students from all year groups were involved in the six-a-side Euro 2012 tournament. Each team was
made up of students from each of years 7, 8 and 9 and two girls, with Year 10 students assigned as
coaches, and staff as Managers.
Football fever reached new heights when teams had to ‘bid’ for which country they wanted to be;
Ireland was hotly contested between the staff members who originate from the Emerald Isle, with
England the next most sought after. But it’s what happens on the pitch that counts and Russia,
co-managed by Mrs Jones and volunteer helper Michael Eglon, were quietly confident that they were
the dream team and the ‘ones to beat’!
A film crew of students conducted pre and post-match interviews with Team Managers and players
and the live matches shown throughout the Academy on the plasma screens during lunchtimes and
after school.
Mr Attenborough, self-proclaimed ‘Director of European Football(!), definitely had the best dressed
team as they had team kits, water bottles and other advantages of being led by the Head of PE. However, they were in the same Group as hot
favourites Russia and sadly lost to the future Champions!
On the last day of the competition, Russia faced fierce competition in their semi-final against Italy who they eventually defeated 2-0 and then
played one of the tournament favourites, Greece, in the final. Greece’s managers, Mr Millar & Mr Booth were certainly very vocal (with Mr Millar
cheering his team on via a Skype-link from his Principal’s Conference in London!). It was a close match with both sides producing great passes
and forcing some amazing saves from the goalkeepers at both ends of the pitch. In the final 2 minutes of extra time a stunning shot from Moses
McKenzie secured the Championship for a jubilant Russia.
13 year old Ryan Ramus enjoyed a double celebration, not only did he receive a Championship Winners’ Medal he was also presented with the
tournament ‘Golden Boot’ as top goal scorer with eight goals to his name. England Under 19 International and Chelsea Youth Academy
Goalkeeper, Jamal Blackman, presented Ryan with the trophy. “I thought it was a great success on winning and I'm very proud of the team. It
was also a bonus for getting top scorer in my year so that's an achievement as well.” Said Ryan.
Team Manager, Michael Eglon said: “All our players were amazing and showed great determination and skill. Tamah Gayle, in particular showed
great team spirit and good defensive play. As winner of the Golden Boot Award, Ryan of course was outstanding.”
All team members were presented with medals and the Academy Euro 2012 Trophy by Jamal Blackman, who spent two hours at the Academy,
talking to students, signing autographs and giving football advice.
Head of PE, Niall Attenborough said: “We are very grateful to Jamal for finding time in his busy schedule to support our tournament. The students
were thrilled to meet him.”
Money raised from the tournament will be donated to Sport Relief and some funds will be used to purchase new football kit for the Academy
Football team.
CHAMPIONS!
Year 10 Coach
Dijon Ansah (Key Stage 4 Head Boy)
Year 7
Tony Hayley
Brendan Walsh
Year 8
Moses McKenzie
Ryan Ramus
Tamah Gayle
Year 9
Michael Poupart
Nirosh Muralitharan
“ I thoroughly enjoyed it last week and it was a
great success for me to actually win a team
trophy”. Michael, Year 9
THANK YOU
MR ATTENBOROUGH,
WE ALL HAD A GREAT
TIME!
A photographer from the Croydon Advertiser came along to the final and you can view the
gallery of shots (which are also available to purchase) online by clicking on the link below:
http://www.thisiscroydontoday.co.uk/pictures/Oasis-Academy-Coulsdon-holds-Euro-2012-
tournament/pictures-16446702-detail/pictures.html
MR MILLAR AND MR EGLON PROVIDED ‘BEAT THE GOALIE’ ENTERTAINMENT AT
THE OLD COULSDON DIAMOND JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS.
Friends of Oasis Academy organised the BBQ which was extremely popular despite the rain!