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The Stopfordian 2011–2012
too strong in the batting department and deservedly found
themselves facing each other in the final. Rydal only managed
36 but Altrincham couldn’t match it and Rydal took the trophy
back to North Wales. Our team looked forward to facing
Altrincham again in the Reeman’s tournament to be held only
a few weeks later. Unfortunately, however, the tournament
could not go ahead, another casualty of a wet summer and
our team’s season came to an end.
So the Summer Term finished but the Summer of Sport was
just beginning. The Tour de France, Olympics and
Paralympics were waiting in the wings as were many other
sporting events and trips for SGJS pupils. Those pupils, both
boys and girls, from our cricket teams have come a long way
and learnt a great deal. Each match was a learning experience
and the pupils should be proud of their sporting conduct and
willingness to learn from both success and defeat. This will
stand them in good stead for the future. During the Olympics
there were many examples of sportsmen and women who
had battled adversity and learnt from their experiences before
going on to win medals (Jessica Ennis having to change the
foot she takes off from after an injury in 2008 being one
example that springs to mind; there are many others). Well
done and a big thank you to all the parents who supported
and encouraged the teams.
M. Johnson
JUNIOR SPORTS DAY
After much concern about weather forecasts the Junior School
was blessed with a beautiful afternoon, allowing the children
to celebrate this special year with their own Olympic themed
Sports Day.
Years 3 – 6 pupils all took part in the round-robin, competing
in eight events each. Some of the events harked back to the
original Olympics while others were taken from the original
modern day events. Music for the event sampled a variety of
artists from the charts between 1948 (the last London
Olympics) and 2012. The events enjoyed by pupils were
standing long jump, discus, javelin, tug of war, obstacle race,
60 metres hurdles, 150 metres sprint and 600 metres distance
event.
The children took up the challenge and some outstanding
performances were observed by the supporting parents and
visitors. Whether in first or last place, the pupils tried their
best and embodied the idea that it is the taking part and
meeting the challenge that are the achievements.
The celebration of sport was concluded with a chariot race
involving pupils from Years 3 – 6 running as chariot racers or
their horses, trying to get their House mascot round the track
and across the finish line first.
After a fantastic, enjoyable event the positions were; 4 th –
Warren, 3 rd – Nicholson, 2 nd – Vernon, 1 st – Arden. Well done
to all competitors, staff and supporters.
C. Nichols
ATHLETICS
Although the season has been something of a wash out the
Junior School pupils have managed to record some excellent
scores in their specialist events.
The first event of the season was a three event challenge
against Ryleys School. Many of our athletes performed well
and showed potential in running, jumping and throwing
activities.
In the next matches against Cheadle Hulme and King’s
Macclesfield there were some fantastic competitions.
SOME EXCELLENT TRACK RESULTS;
Pippa Crook – Y5 600m 1 st , 80m 2 nd
Daisy Hanson – Y5 600m 2 nd , 300m 3 rd ,
Joe Davidson – Y5 600m 1 st
Oscar Clarke-Williams – Y5 600m 3 rd , 150m 3 rd
Joe Rooney – Y6 600m 2 nd , 300m 3 rd ,
William Howard – Y6 600m 3 rd
George Ross – Y5 300m 1 st ,
James Nichols – Y5 300m 2 nd ,
Annabel Tordoff – Y6 300m 3 rd , 80m 3 rd
Emma Coghlan – Y5 150m 1 st , 80m 3 rd
Alice Kirker – Y6 150m 1 st
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