Bredhurst Church of England Primary School

On Thursday afternoon, although chilly, the sun did shine on our netball team- as they played their latest match away at St, John’s Primary School. It was a fast-paced game, playing a very skilled opposition, however, the team really worked well together (and even though some of them were asked to play in a new position) They all did exceptionally well. Coming back with a very high scoring win 8-9 to Bredhurst. Our team were: Freddie Benton, Bella Wood, Erin Charnock, Mia Jones, Morgan Humphries, Millie Jeary, Lennie Smith and Armaan Ahluwalia.

Key-stage 2 children attended there last cross-county events. With every type of weather thrown at them and one of the hardest courses they have faced, our team did exceptionally well- with several children getting a personal best.

We are so proud of them all. However, a special mention must go to three individuals who achieved the high accolade of achieving a second award. Both Connie Blackman and Callum Williams received 2 place in the overall series- how amazing! As well as an outstanding performance once again and receiving an amazing first place in the overall series -Kairo Sage. We are so very proud them.

On Thursday our football team representing Gillingham FC travelled all the way to Milton Keynes for the Regional Final of the EFL Cup.   The team were very excited on arrival and were soon warming up ready for the start. The level of football was very high and our first match was against Barnet Town which we drew 1-1. Kairo scoring the goal, unfortunately Kairo was already harbouring an injury which was exacerbated by the physicality of the match. After treatment, assessment and discussion with the Gillingham Coach Kairo was told he would not be playing in any more matches. This was a blow to the team and a great disappointment to Kairo who could now only watch and encourage his team forward.

All the team played really well, Marcell and Harper battling at the front, Freddie, Tate and Toby taking control of midfield with Felicity and Jude in defence Thomas in Goal.  Our team looked so small as they were mainly Year 5’s against some very tall year 6’s. But they played to their best ability. We lost against Bromly 3-1 with Tate scoring a goal. Third game was against Crawley which we won 2-1 goals from Harper and Freddie. Forth game was against Cambridge United losing 4-0. Our final game in the group was against Walsall losing 6-1 goal scored by Toby. We then had the play-off for final position which we lost giving Gillingham FC a final position of 10 Place. Well done to the whole team especially persevering once they knew Kairo had been benched.

Our netball team entered the Mini Youth Games. There were 29 teams competing and our first match was against Mierscourt Primary the game was very fast paced and we wone 3-0. A very good start, we then had another 5 successful matches winning 5-0, 1-0, 4-0, 6-0 and 3-2. Our team was feeling very confident but, harder teams were to come, we drew the next match with St. Andrews 2-2 and the final match against Halling we lost 3-0. We finished 4 overall just missing out on a medal. The team played brilliantly together. Well done to Freddie, Marcell, Lennie, Mia, Morgan and Millie.

This was held at Swimgate Primary school and was the best yet! The school encouraged all the children with an energetic warm up and dancing to music by their PE Department. The race started with Connie our only Yr 5 girl. She ran a brilliant race finishing in 4^th place. This was followed by the Year 5 boys. The race was quite flat this year approximately 1.6 km.  Freddie led the way for the boys finishing in 9^th place followed by Toby 10^th.  Joel was next to finish for Bredhurst in 25^th place followed by Tate 29^th, Frankie 47^th and Zac in 49^th place. This was the biggest group of runners with 57 taking part. Year 6 girls were up next with Mia finishing in 9^th place, just ahead of Lily Rose in 10^th. Alannah finished in 38^th and Samantha in 39^th . The Year 6 boys were next, another large group of 54 runners. Kairo sprinted the whole course finishing 15 seconds in front of the next runner. Jamie finished in 36^th place, Jack 45^th followed by Lennie in 47^th place.

Swingate presented all the runners with a medal, which was an amazing thing to do to encourage and celebrate their achievement in finishing the race.