Sports News
Year 3 and Year 4 Mixed Football Team February 2024
On 29th February, our Year 3/4 mixed football team participated in a 7 a-side competition at Rugeley Leisure Centre. Playing in a league of 7 teams, our team finished with the following record:
PLAYED: 6, WON: 2, DRAW: 3 and LOST: 1.
This resulted in our team qualifying for the semi-finals against Henry Chadwick Primary from Hill Ridware. The match finished 0–0 in normal time. In the resulting penalty shoot-out, we lost unfortunately, at the sudden death stage! Well done to all pupils who took part. Special mention to goalscorers, Logan W and Jack S.
Pictured above and on the back row left to right is: Logan W, Jack S, Huw W, Jenson W, Jack R, Alex H, Finn M. On the front row left to right is Leah M, Eadie F, Sophia W. Well done everyone!
Year 5 and Year 6 Girls' Football News Janaury 2024
On 26th January, our Year 5/6 girls’ football team participated in the first round of the U-11’s Staffordshire County Cup competition. Mr Redpath wrote, ‘Against an experienced Perton Middle School team, our girls maintained an excellent attitude, in terms of team spirit, effort and application, throughout the match. After limited practice sessions, this was only the second time that our girls’ football squad had played together in a competitive match this season. However, with such strong inherent values, our girls’ football squad can only look forward to further footballing opportunities and events.’ Well done everyone!
Back Row (left to right): Kendall-Rose B, Erin H, Holly H, Charlotte G, Yaroslava K and Evie P. Front Row (left to right): Imogen P, Avery M, Jessica A and Maisie P.
Year 5 and Year 6 Boys' Football News Janaury 2024
On 19th January, our Year 5/6 boys’ football team participated in the second round of the U-11’s Staffordshire County Cup competition. Mr Redpath wrote, ‘Against a strong Codsall Middle School team, our boys gave an excellent account of themselves throughout the whole of the match. The final scoreline was not a true reflection of two evenly matched sides. Special mention to goalkeeper Oscar M for some excellent saves, a resolute defensive display from Joe I, and a non-stop combative midfield performance from Harry S.’ Well done everyone!
Back Row (left to right): Elliot M, Harry S, Oscar M, Joe I and Jacob H.
Front Row (left to right): Toby F, Dylan H, Frankie CC, Logan K and Bradley B.
Year 5 and Year 6 Boys' Football News November 2023
On 23rd November, our Year 5/6 boys’ football team participated in the first round of the Under - 11 Staffordshire County Cup competition, against Glenthorne Primary School from Cheslyn Hay. Mr Redpath wrote, ‘Our boys edged a pulsating encounter 3 – 2 in extra-time. A slow start on a difficult pitch saw Glenthorne take an early 1 – 0 lead. However, bolstered by some outstanding saves from Oscar M, we witnessed a much stronger performance in the second half from our boys. 2 goals from Harry S and one goal from Bradley B saw the team march on into the next round.’ Well done everyone!
Back Row - left to right: Toby F, Elliot M, Joe I, Oscar M, Harry S, Bradley B and Jacob H.
Front Row – left to right: Frankie C C, Dylan H, Charlie K and Logan K.
Target Run Nerf Event. October 2023
I am pleased to inform you that 8 of our KS2 pupils participated in an inaugural Target Run / Nerf Throw event at Rugeley Leisure Centre on 25th October. Mr Redpath wrote, ‘Split into two teams of four, our pupils demonstrated excellent archery, throwing and shooting skills when faced with various target challenges throughout the morning.’ All pupils performed extremely well! Back Row (left to right): Liam Goggin, Layla Holdcroft, Alex Lloyd, Zack Lloyd, Jacob Davidson. Front Row (left to right): Grayson Brown, Jayden Jevons, Nancy-Marie Holden. Well done everyone!
Year 5 and Year 6 Girls' Football. 10th October 2023
On 10th October, our Year 5/6 Girls’ football team represented Five Ways in a mini tournament at Staffordshire University Academy. Mr Doughty wrote, ‘The team played 3 fantastic group matches against Hob Hill, Croft and John Bamford, drawing 2 of those games and winning the other 1-0 thanks to a well taken goal from Charlotte Gray. The team qualified with 5 points from the group games, but narrowly lost out 1-0 to Etching Hill in the semi-final. Our Year 5/6 girls did superbly well and should feel extremely proud of their performance against very tough opponents.’ Well done, girls!
Pictured back row, left to right: Charlotte Gray, Orla Tucker-Browne, Layla Lawton, Holly Howard, Yaroslava Kosheva, Jessica Askey, Poppy Roberts. Front row, left to right: Hollie-Rose Hodgkins-Lowe, Avery Maunder.
Year 5 and Year 6 Boys' Football. 5th October 2023
Our Year 5/6 boys’ football team started the season by winning the Cannock and Rugeley School Sport Partnership 6 a-side football competition at Staffordshire University Academy on Thursday 5th October. This is an amazing result! Mr Redpath wrote,
‘Outstanding individual goals and an encouraging all-round squad performance saw our boys qualify for the next round of the competition against respective district winners from across Staffordshire.’ Well done boys!
The squad were as follows: Back Row (left - right): Oscar Murphy, Toby Fox, Joe Ingry and Elliot Morton.
Front Row (left - right): Logan Kelly, Frankie Craddock-Cook, Charlie Knott and Harry Stewart.
County Summer Games at Keele University! June 2023
On 22nd June, some of our Cross Country teams participated in the County Summer Games at Keele University. With fields of over 80 runners in each race, our athletes produced some outstanding results. Congratulations to all of the pupils who took part. The proud tradition of cross country continues at Five Ways! Well done everyone.
Year 3 Girls: Millie Smith, Florry Grosvenor, Esmae Horvath and Isabella Holland. Special mention to Florry who came 12th and Isabella who came 15th overall.
Year 3 Boys: Daniel Coppage, Roman Graham and Huw Wright. Special mention to Huw who came 8th overall.
Year 4 Boys: Harrison Davis Yarnall, Logan Kelly, Harry Stewart and Logan Jillings. Special mention to Harry who came 12th overall.
Year 5 Girls: Isabelle Smith, Erin Houlston, Poppy Roberts and Jessica Askey. Special mention to Erin who came 13th overall.
Year 5 and 6 Girls' Football Team May 2023
I am pleased to share with you news about our Year 5/6 Girls’ Football Team, who took part in a match against Etching Hill. Mr Redpath wrote, ‘A friendly sporting rivalry was resumed against Etching Hill Primary Academy on 12th May. Our Year 5/6 girls’ football team played out a 1-1 draw in an enjoyable match for all players and spectators. Special mention to Olivia Adams for a well-taken goal, and goalkeeper Holly Howard for her penalty save.’ Well done everyone!
The team were as follows: Back Row (left to right): Poppy Roberts, Maisie Maguire, Ava Saunders, Olivia Adams, Tia Theodorou. Front Row (left to right): Evie Kelsall, Emelia Florey, Holly Howard, Evelyn Powell.
Year 5 and 6 Athletics April 2023
Representing Cannock and Rugeley School Sport Partnership as district winners, I am pleased to inform you that our Year 5 and 6 Sportshall Athletics team participated in the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent School Games County Final at Fenton Manor Sports Complex, Stoke-on-Trent on Tuesday 18th April. Mr Redpath wrote, ‘Competing against a high quality field, our athletes more than held their own in the running, jumping and throwing events. Recorded times and distances were down to fine margins, and our team finished in an outstanding 7th position overall.’ Well done eveyone!
Our Year 5/6 County Sportshall Athletics Team were as follows: Back Row (left - right): Olivia Adams, Evie Kelsall, Emelia Florey, Ava Saunders, Maisie Maguire, Willow Fearn, Mason Gray, Jack Harris, Jacob Hubbard, Harry Christie. Front Row (left - right): Ethan Phillips, Zach Hodgetts, Isabelle Smith, Poppy Roberts, Erin Houlston, Leo Hayes, Jess Askey, Dylan Wilkes, Brodie O’Grady, Corbyn Maunder.
Year 4 Football March 2023
It was the first match of the season for our Year 4 boys’ football team, when they faced Etching Hill Primary Academy on 24th March. Mr Redpath wrote, ‘Although they finished on the wrong side of a 3-2 score line, our Year 4 footballers showed encouraging glimpses of good team play, particularly in the second half. Special mention to Charlie Knott for his well-taken penalty, and Bradley Blakemore for his excellent strike and goal from outside the penalty area.’ The team were as follows: Back row (left to right): Logan Kelly, Jenson Dalloway, Bradley Blakemore, Ethan Gittings, Finley Betteridge, Harrison Davis-Yarnall. Front row (left to right): Ben Lund, Brody Powell, Connor Gilbert, Charlie Knott. Well done everyone!
Year 3 Football March 2023
In their first ever football match for Five Ways, our Year 3 players demonstrated an excellent attitude both on and off the pitch. Mr Redpath wrote, ‘After a bright start, two breakaway goals and a controversial third goal ultimately cost our Year 3 football team in their match against Etching Hill on 17th March. Special mention to goalkeeper Jenson Wall, who gave a player of the match performance, including several excellent saves throughout the match.’
Well done everyone!
Back Row (left to right): Junior Stevens, Jenson Wall, Huw Wright, Alex Houlston, Logan Wall. Front Row (left to right): Eadie Fern, Finn Murphy, Esmae Horvath, Jack Smith, Joel Lesniak.
Cross Country - February 2023
I am pleased to report that our Year KS2 cross-country teams took part in the Cannock and Rugeley School Sport Partnership competition at Staffordshire University Academy on 28th February. From the trial races at Five Ways, a team of 4 girls and a team of 4 boys were selected from each year group. Mr Redpath wrote, ‘Excellent support from parents, a testing course, and squalid weather conditions saw all our individual runners from all our teams give their absolute best in terms of competitive attitude and effort. Special mention to Huw Wright who won the Year 3 boys’ race, and Erin Houlston who won the Year 5 girls’ race.’ Well done to everyone who took part – you were amazing!
Sporting Success!
I am proud to announce that our Year 5 and Year 6 Boys’ and Girls’ Sportshall Athletics team made a triumphant return to the sporting arena on 3rd November at Staffordshire University Academy. They were crowned winners of the Cannock and Rugeley School Sport Partnership competition with a superb all-round team performance in the various running, jumping and throwing events. The same athletes can now look forward to taking part in the Staffordshire County Competition at Fenton Manor Leisure Centre, Stoke-on-Trent on 18th April.
The team were as follows: Back Row (left to right) : Mason Gray, Brodie O’Grady, Jack Harris, Zach Hodgetts, Dylan Wilkes, Emelia Florey, Evie Kelsall, Olivia Adams, Ava Saunders Maisie Maguire. Front Row (left to right) : Leo Hayes, Ethan Phillips, Isabelle Smith, Jessica Askey, Poppy Roberts, Erin Houlston, Corban Maunder, Jacob Hubbard. Excellent performance everyone!
Our Year 3 and Year 4 Boys’ and Girls’ Sportshall Athletics team also made a long-awaited return to the sporting arena on 10th November at Staffordshire University Academy. They finished in second position in the Cannock and Rugeley School Sport Partnership competition with an excellent all-round team performance in the various running, jumping and throwing events. The team were as follows: Back Row (left to right): Evie Postings, Leah Powers, Mia-Lily Duckhouse, Huw Wright, Alex Houlston, Charlie Knott, Ethan Gittings, Harry Steward, Eadie Fern. Front Row (left to right): Logan Kelly, Joel Lesniak, Jack Smith, Bella Holland, Esmee Exal-Ashe, Sharnee Thomas, Joe Tuck, Isla Adams and Esmae Horvarth. Well done everyone. An excellent performance!
Y5/Y6 Boys' Football News! January 2023
The Year 5 and 6 Boys Football team took part in a County Cup Match on 26th January. Mr Redpath reported, ‘A slow start and a bizarre own goal ultimately cost our Year 5 and 6 Boys Football team in their county cup match against Perton MS. Although our boys eventually grew into the game, with shots hitting the crossbar and post, and Mason Gray converting a well-taken penalty, the stats still show a 2-1 defeat after extra-time.’Our sports teams continue to strive for sporting success this term with upcoming competitions in indoor athletics, cross country and further football matches.
Back Row (left to right): Jack H, Joe I, Mason G, Harry C, Jenson O.
Front Row (left to right): Frankie C, Brodie O, Joe R, Toby C, Zach H.
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Y5/Y6 Boys' Football News! November 2022
I am pleased to report that on the 10th November, our Year 5/6 boys’ football team won against Landywood Primary school. Mr Redpath wrote, ‘In a nerve-shredding penalty shoot-out, Brodie O’Grady coolly smashed home the decisive goal, as our Year 5/6 boys won their opening county cup match against Landywood. With the scores level at 2-2 at the end of normal time – thanks to goals from Joe Ingry and Brodie O’Grady. The match headed towards a classic penalty shoot-out. On top of Brodie scoring the winning penalty, we had Elliot Maritza with an excellent block/save from their opening penalty taker. Captain Zach Hodgetts and Vice-captain Mason Gray also stepped up to the pressure plate with their confidently taken penalties. Well done boys!’
Y5/Y6 Girls' Football News! November 2022
On 3rd November, our Year 5/6 girls’ football team kicked off their season with a first round county cup match against Oakridge Primary from Stafford. Mr Redpath wrote, ‘In defeat, our girls maintained a superb team spirit throughout the match and kept going up to the final whistle. Special mention to Erin Houlston who bagged her first goal of the season.’ The team were as follows: Olivia Adams, Evie Kelsall, Ava Saunders, Poppy Roberts, Maisie Maguire, Macy Tranter, Erin Houlston, Emelia Florey, Mia Taylor and Firdaous Ahmed. Well done girls!
Congratulations Jack
On behalf of the school community, I would like to congratulate Jack Harris, who is in Year 6 in Mrs Lindsay’s class. During the summer break, Jack played in the Robert Rock junior golf tour at the Fairmont in St Andrews, and came 1st in his age group for the under 12’s. This was a 3 day competition over 27 holes with 30 children from all over the country competing.
This is an incredible achievement! Well done Jack! We are all very proud of you.
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Cricket Success May 2022
I am pleased to inform you that some of our KS2 pupils have represented Five Ways recently in cricket matches against other local schools. Mr Redpath wrote, ‘After only 2 practice sessions,our Year 3/4 cricket team produced an excellentall-round performance in a competition at Rugeley Cricket Club on 12th May. Cool batting, bowling and fielding conditions saw our Year 3/4 team win 2 matches and narrowly lose 2 matches. Our 2 wins came against Etching Hill Primary and HenryChadwick Primary. The 2 losses, by 1 run and 8 runs respectively, came against Littleton Green Primary and St Luke’s Primary. Special mention to Corban Maunder for 2 outstanding catches, Holly Howard for her excellent bowling technique and a “Ben Stokes cameo performance” from Jake Davidson, who hit the ball to all corners of the pitch!’ This is wonderful news and one which all pupils involved should be very proud of. The Y3/4 cricket team were as follows: back row - left to right - Oscar Halley, Corban Maunder, Jake Davidson, Holly Howard. Front Row - left to right - Harry Holmes, Harrison Davis-Yarnell, Logan Jillings, Dylan Lesniak. Well done everyone!
Mr Redpath wrote, ‘After only 1 squad trial practice, our Year 5/6 cricket team produced an excellent performance against high quality opposition at Cannock and Rugeley Cricket Club last Thursday. With 8 teams entering the competition, our cricketers finished in overall 4th position having won 2 matches and lost 2 matches. The excellent sporting attitude of our cricket team was reflected in the awarding of 10 merits to Harry Morgan by a member of staff from The John Bamford Primary. The Y5/6 cricket team were as follows: left to right – Zach Hodgetts, Jess Edwards, Ruby Dyke, Jayden Roberts, Iwan Wright, Mason Gray, Harry Morgan, Ellis Fielding-Stokes. Well done everyone! You are a credit to Five Ways!
Football Success April 2022
On Thursday 7th April our Year 5/6 girls’ football team played against Norton Canes Primary School. They scored a ‘magnificent 7’ goals in a 7-2 victory which is outstanding! Mrs Marsh wrote, ‘Considering this was their first match of the season our girls produced an excellent all round display. Special mention to Jessica J, who scored 4 goals. Additional goals came from Olivia A, Ava S and Libby P.’ Well done everyone!
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The team were as follows: From left to right - Libby P, Olivia A, Jessica J, Ava S, Macy T, Maisie M and Grace H. An excellent performance!
Tennis Success April 2022
On 5th and 7th April, a team of Year 4 and Year 6 tennis players participated in a tennis festival at Etching Hill Tennis Club. They took part in a number of skills and games challenges againstThe John Bamford Primary School. As always, our pupils represented themselves and Five Ways in an excellent manner.
The Year 4 team were as follows: left to right - Holly H, Charlie R, Ella H and Ethan P.
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The Year 6 team were as follows - left to right: Ruby D, Iwan W, Jessica J and Harry M.
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Year 3 Football News 22nd March 2022
I am pleased to inform you that Five Ways have been represented very well recently in several football matches against other local school. Mrs Marsh wrote, ‘On 22nd March, our Year 3 football team embarked on their competitive pathway with a match against Norton Canes Primary School. It resulted in a comprehensive 3 - 1 victory. A goal from Harrison D-Y and a double strike from Charlie K encapsulated a great all round team performance.’ Well done everyone who took part!
The Year 3 team were as follows: From left to right: back row – Ethan H, Ethan G, Bradley B, Frank S, Harrison D-Y, Charlie K. From left to right: front row – Joseph T, Connor G, Kyran C. Congratulations everyone!
Year 5 Football News 18th March 2022
Our Year 5 boys’ football team were involved in a 9-goal thriller against Norton Canes on 18th March. Mr Redpath wrote, ‘Their inaugural match saw Jack H notch 4 goals, with further strikes from Elliot M and Joseph R. A good all round team performance, which was very encouraging for future matches and competitions.’ Well done everyone!
The Year 5 team photographed below were as follows: From left to right - Mason G, Jack H, Brodie O’G, Harry C, Joseph R, Zach H, Jensen O, Elliot M. Well done boys!
Year 4 Football News 14th March 2022
Our Year 4 football squad played their second match at Norton Canes Primary school on 14th March. Mrs Marsh wrote, ‘The team produced a highly encouraging display against one of our local rivals. Although it was a 4-1 loss, it proved to be an enjoyable and entertaining match for both players and parents. The boys battled well throughout the 50 minutes and improved as the game went on. Special mention to Corban for scoring the goal.’ Well done everyone!
The team were as follows: from left to right: back row – George M, Eric B, Corban M, Jacob H, Charlie R. From left to right: front row – Louis B, Harris F, Evan B, Charlie D.
Year 6 Football News 10th March 2022
On 10th March, our Year 6 boys’ team took part in the county cup boys’ football match against local rivals Gorsemoor. Mr Redpath wrote, ‘An excellent all round team performance saw our boys on the end of a 2 - 1 defeat. A solitary goal from Zach K did not truly reflect the work rate, tackling and closing down tactics of our players throughout the match.’ Well done boys!
The Year 6 team were as follows: From left to right: back row – Harrison H, Zach B, Ellis W, Iwan W, Finley F.
From left to right: front row – Dylan B, Charlie C, Zach K, Callum B, Harry M. Well done everyone!
Football Success! October 2021
Our Year 4 Football team took part in a match against Norton Canes on 11th October 2021. Mrs Marsh has written: ‘Our Year 4 football squad finally got their extra-curricular football campaign up and running at Norton Canes. With only 3 football practices behind them, our players produced a highly encouraging display against one of our local rivals. Although it was a 0-0 result, it proved to be a highly enjoyable and entertaining match for both players and parents.’ The players are photographed here on the top right as follows: From left to right: back row – Elliot Morton, Frankie Craddock-Cook, Leo Hayes, Poppy Roberts, Joseph Ingry, Dylan Lesniak, Toby Fox. From left to right: front row – Dylan Hughes, Oscar Murphy, Bradley-Joe Edwards.
I am also pleased to report that one of our Year 6 football teams took part in a match on 14th October. Mrs Marsh has written: ‘After an 18-month delay, one of our Year 6 football teams finally resumed competitive matches at SUA. Although Covid-19 restrictions hampered the practices in the build up to the competition, the squad produced an encouraging start to the season. They finished the competition with a semi-final spot, having won 1 game, drawing 2 games and losing the semi-final game. Special mention to Zachary Knight who scored 2 goals and Callum Boden with a solitary strike.’
The players were as follows: From left to right: back row – Callum Harris, Jayden Roberts, Harrison Holyman, Ellis Fielding-Stokes. From left to right: front row – Callum Boden, Oscar Watson, Charlie Cresswell, Zachary Knight, Joe Dyke.
Bella Rouse plays for Staffordshire County Cricket Team
I am pleased to report that another pupil at Five Ways is demonstrating exceptional skill and attitude towards sport. Bella Rouse, who is a pupil in Mr Doughty’s class in Year 6, has been selected to play cricket for the Girls’ Staffordshire County Team. This is an outstanding achievement! Bella has written a short extract to explain her success as follows:
‘My name is Bella and I thought that I would tell you something that I have achieved recently that I am very proud of …
I got into Staffordshire COUNTY cricket team, I am so happy about it.
Here’s a little story about how I got in. My old cricket coach (Tom) thought I had improved so much and encouraged me to try out for the Girls’ Staffordshire County Cricket Team. My mom emailed the Staffordshire County Cricket coach and arranged for me to take part in a trial. My mom and I had a big talk about the commitment that I would need to show if I was successful. Following the trial, the coach spoke to my mom saying he was very impressed with me. The next day I received an email from the coach stating that I had been selected to play for the Girls’ Staffordshire County Cricket Team! My whole family were so proud and happy for me. So that is the story about how I got into the Girls’ Staffordshire County Cricket Team.’
Well done Bella! This is an outstanding accomplishment; you are a credit to Five Ways.
Year 5 Bikeability - May 2021
Year 5 pupils have been completing their Level 1 bikeability. Pupils were taught to ride their bikes safely around the playground in preparation for moving onto roads when they complete their Level 2 bikeability programme next year. Look at some of the pupils pictured here. They look as though they really enjoyed themselves and I am pleased to report that everyone who took part passed with flying colours! Well done Year 5.
Harry Stewart signs for West Bromwich Albion!
We are very proud to announce that Harry Stewart, who is a pupil in Year 2 in Miss Wright’s class, has been signed up for a 2 year football contract at West Bromwich Albion Football Academy. This is an amazing achievement due to the fact they only normally give contracts out from the age of 9. Receiving a contract at the age of 7 shows how much West Bromwich Albion want to commit to Harry and are impressed with his exceptional talent. Harry will receive the highest quality of coaching to build on his already outstanding skill in football. Harry has been playing football since the age of 3. By the age of 5, he was already playing at the West Bromwich Albion Football Academy and was eventually selected to play for their elite team. Harry trains with the academy on a Wednesday and Friday; he plays games for them every Saturday. On behalf of the Five Ways school community, I would like to congratulate Harry on gaining a 2 year football contract, and I look forward to the day when he might represent England on the football pitch! Well done Harry! You are a credit to Five Ways!
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Year 5 and 6 Level 2 Netball Success!
On Thursday 25th February, Miss Myatt took the netball team to Burntwood Leisure Centre to play in a tournament. The first match was against West Hill where Five Ways won 9 - 2. The team then went on to win their second game 6-2 against Littleton Green meaning that they won their group and progressed to the final. A tough final against Chancel Primary School, who had not conceded a single goal in their group, ended in Five Ways winning 7- 4. Five Ways now progress to the Level 3 competition at Fenton Manor in Stoke on Tuesday 3rd March. Miss Myatt was thoroughly impressed with all players and their super team spirit. Special mention to Alex Fewtrell and Tia Smallman for their excellent shooting skills. Well done all!
Back left: Sonny Liggins, Alex Fewtrell, Tia Smallman, Sophie Glover and Sophie Hassall.
Front left: Zac Taylor, Maddison Hall, Gracie Jones and Caitlin Green.
Friendly Netball Match
On Thursday 13th February, Miss Myatt and Mr Redpath took 14 girls to Rugeley Leisure Centre to play some friendly games against Chancel Primary School. The girls enjoyed play and worked together extremely well. The girls are now looking forward to the upcoming netball tournament at Burntwood Leisure Centre on Tuesday 25th February.
Back left: Danielle Owen, Sophie Hassall, Sophie Glover, Tia Smallman, Lillie Crutchley, Evie Ray, Lucina Cooke and Amara Aston-Wright
Front left: Gracie Jones, Maia Aston, Isabella Lane, Caitlin Green, Maddison Hall and Elena Groom.
Year 5 and 6 Boys Football Team, Second Round County Cup Match
I am pleased to report that in a high quality match, our Year 5 and 6 boys’ football team produced an outstanding performance against Codsall Middle School in the second round of the county cup. Mr Redpath wrote, ‘Codsall Middle School had recently qualified for the regional finals after winning the Level 3 competition at St George’s Park. Totally focused from the start, our team stormed into a 2 – 0 half-time lead after a sharp strike from Callum Hawkings and a wonder goal from Ethan Hodgetts. Codsall Middle School eventually ran out 4 – 2 winners, but at primary level, this was one of the best matches I have witnessed in recent years.’ Well done everyone! The team were as follows: Joel Florey, Ethan Hodgetts, Reece Payne, Caiden Sahota, Zac Taylor, Max Haslam, Austin Morgan, Callum Hawkings, Alfie Van Hagen and Harry Peace.
Year 5 and 6 Girls Football District Finals Competition
In a closely fought competition, our Year 5 and 6 girls football team finished 3rd overall at Rugeley Leisure Centre on Wednesday 13th November 2019.
Considering there are approximately 35 primary schools that make up the Cannock and Rugeley School Sport Partnership, this was another excellent performance to get our sporting calendar well and truly underway. Well done girls!
Our girls suffered a narrow 1 – 0 defeat to Jerome Primary School, but consolidated 3rd position with a 0 – 0 draw against Pye Green Primary School.
Team – Daisy Hodgkins, Aiyarin Kharamart, Sophie Hassall, Millie-Mae Buttrick, Caitlin Green, Danielle Owen, Evie Tranter, Indi Maguire (Captain). Tegan Anderson was also part of the team but sadly was poorly for the district finals. Congratulations to you all!
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Year 5 and 6 Girls Football Competition
After the disappointment of their first round county cup loss to St. Peter’s PS, our Year 5 and 6 girls football team roared back on Thursday 7th November 2019 in emphatic style at the district qualifying competition at Rugeley Leisure Centre.
Vengeance was sweet as we swept aside St. Peter’s PS 4 – 0, and drew 0 – 0 with perennial rivals St. Luke’s PS. Special mention to team captain Indi Maguire who scored a hat-trick.
The district finals await on Wednesday 13th November 2019.. A chance to emulate previous girls’ football teams at Five Ways, and qualify for the county competition at St. George’s Park at the end of the month.
Team : Daisy Hodgkins, Aiyarin Kharamart, Tegan Anderson, Sophie Hassall, Millie-Mae Buttrick, Caitlin Green, Danielle Owen, Evie Tranter, Indi Maguire
Year 5 and 6 Boys Football Match
On Thursday 24th October 2019, the Year 5 and 6 Boys Football Team kicked off their season in a very difficult qualifying group at the Cannock and Rugeley School Sport Partnership Competition at Rugeley Leisure Centre.
A tight pitch and 10 minute matches saw our team record the following results –
vs St. Peter’s PS : 0 – 0
vs Henry Chadwick PS : 1 – 1
vs St. Luke’s PS : 2 – 2
vs Redhill PS : 5 – 0
Team: Reece P, Alfie V H, Caiden S, Max H, Joel F, Harry P, Austin M, Ethan H.
Well done to Harry P who top scored with 3 goals. The team can now look forward to a second round county cup match against Codsall Middle School.
Year 5 and 6 Girls Football Match
On Friday 18th October 2019, a number of players made their sporting debuts for Five Ways, this proved to be a challenging match against another of our local primary schools, St Peter's Primary.
We lost the match 0 – 2, but there has been excellent attendance at the lunchtime practices. This has resulted in a large squad to choose from, and strength in depth when it comes to selecting players for the matches that lie ahead in the season.
Team : Daisy H, Aiyarin K, Bella R, Isobel A, Millie-Mae B, Caitlin G, Danielle O, Evie T, Ariana S-W.
Year 5 and Year 6 Boys Football Match
The Year 5 and 6 boys football match against local rivals Gorsemoor Primary School on Thursday 17th October 2019 heralded another highly anticipated match at Five Ways. With the 12 player squad split into 2 teams of 6, a difficult playing surface witnessed excellent passing and goal-scoring opportunities. Culminating in a 9 a-side match, the overall fixture saw goals from Charlie A, Kian L and Sonny L.
Special mention to the Mum’s of all players. 12 washed kits were returned first thing on Friday morning!! Well done Mums!!
Squad : Oliver J, Jack H, Corey S, Kian L, Thomas G, Callum H, Zac T, Sonny L, Harry P, Gethin E, Kaden C, Charlie A.
School Games Gold Mark Award!
We are delighted to announce that Five Ways has achieved the School Games GOLD Mark Award for the 2018 - 2019 academic year. The School Games Mark is a Gove.jpg)
rnment led award scheme launched in 2012, facilitated by the Youth Sport Trust to reward schools for their commitment to the development of competition across their school and into the community, and we are delighted to have been recognised for our success. With many of our pupils competing in local inter-school competitions this year, we are extremely proud of our pupils for their dedication to all aspects of school sport, including those young volunteers, leaders and officials who made our competitions possible. As part of our application, we were asked to fulfil criteria in the areas of participation, competition, workforce and clubs, and we are pleased that the hard work of everyone at our school has been rewarded this year. On behalf of the school community I would like to give special thanks to Miss Myatt, Mrs Marsh and Mr Redpath for their commitment to sport at Five Ways. We look forward to applying once again in 2020!
Tri-Golf Success!
I am proud to report that our Year 5/6 tri-golf team participated in the Cannock and Rugeley School Sport Partnership competition at Rugeley Leisure Centre on Thursday 11th April. Mr Redpath wrote: ‘The very experienced team comprised of members from Beaudesert Golf Club, regular driving range aficianados and golf development programme participants. This was reflected in the high quality putting and chipping skills on show throughout the various competition challenges. With a strength-in-depth tri-golf squad, our players will definitely improve on their 6th place finish in 2020.’ Well done everyone who took part and represented Five Ways so well! Photographed as follows: Back row, left to right – Sophie Collins, Olivia Mynett, Maisy Aldred-Rogers, and Olivia Osborne. Front row, left to right – Ethan Hodgetts, Sam Rudd, Charlie Asling and Archie Osborne.
Football News!
I am pleased to report that our Year 5/6 girls’ football squad took part in a round-robin competition at Rugeley Leisure Centre on 21st March 2019. Mr Redpath wrote, ‘The squad was split into two teams, and they were joined by St Peter’s and John Bamford Primary School from Rugeley. An excellent all-round performance from the squad.’ The team were as follows from left to right: Sophie Hassell, Phoebe Applegarth, Olivia Mynett, Amy Roberts, Danielle Owen, Charlotte Mynett, Millie-Mae Buttrick, Indi Maguire, Evie Tranter, Caitlin Green and Ariana Sandhu-Witton.
Five Ways in the News!
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Joe Wicks visits Five Ways!
There was an amazing atmosphere at Five Ways on Wednesday 27th March 2019 when Joe Wicks, a British fitness coach and publisher of the Lean in 15 cook books, visited us as part of his UK School HIIT Tour! Joe delivered a HIIT (High-intensity interval training) workout to pupils and staff from Year 1 to Year 6 and interviewed some Sports Ambassadors. Joe also observed Nursery and Reception pupils taking part in their ‘Daily Mile’ and was very impressed with their performance. Joe commented on the outstanding attitudes that pupils at Five Ways have regarding leading a healthy lifestyle, and was extremely impressed with their engagement in his HIIT workout. Well done to Miss Myatt, who teaches PE at Five Ways and is the member of staff who secured Joe’s visit for us, and well done to everyone for taking part so enthusiastically
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Cross Country
I am pleased to report that our Year 5 and Year 6 cross country teams delivered an outstanding performance on 20th March at Rugeley Leisure Centre. Mr Redpath wrote, ‘Perfect running conditions saw our Year 5 boys’ and our Year 5 girls’ teams winning their respective races, and our Year 6 boys’ team finishing runnersup. All 3 teams have now qualified for the Summer Games at Keele University on 28th June. Outstanding individual performances were as follows: Indi Maguire: 1st, Archie Saunders: 2nd, Luke Cresswell: 2nd, Zac Taylor: 3rd, Aidan Engler: 9th Caitlin Green: 10th and Kacey Lei Morton Wilson: 10th .’ Well done to all pupils who took part!
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Fantastic Football!
Our Year 5 and 6 boys football team finished runners-up in the level 2 Cannock and Rugeley School Sport Partnership competition at Rugeley Leisure Centre on Thursday 14th March 2019. With 7 teams taking part, our boys won 4 matches and narrowly lost the other 2. Special mention to Archie Saunders and Oliver Rouse who notched 9 goals and 7 goals respectively.
Team : Jackson Knight, Oliver Rouse, Lorenzo Barnett, Alfie Van Hagen, Rory Black, Archie Saunders, Ethan Hodgetts.
Athletics Competition
On Thursday 13th February 2019, some of our Year 5 and Year 6 pupils took part in an indoor athletics competition at Rugeley Leisure Centre. Miss Myatt wrote, ‘A phenomenal performance was displayed from all of the children who took part. Everyone tried their very best and enjoyed the fantastic atmosphere. Our team came 4th and I was very proud of their efforts.’ Well done to everyone who took part!
Netball News!
Our Year 6 netball team took part in a friendly match against Chancel Primary School recently. Miss Myatt, who is our netball coach wrote: ‘The girls played well and enjoyed wearing our new netball kit for the first time. I am very proud of the girls and we are looking forward to the upcoming tournaments arranged for this season.’ Well done everyone! You all look splendid and very professional in the new kit!
Multi – Games Competition
On 12th December 2018, 12 of our Year 5 pupils made their school team debuts for Five Ways, as they travelled to Rugeley Leisure Centre to take part in a multi-games competition. Mr Redpath wrote, ‘The competition was notable for the different types of sport on offer. These included Boccia, Goalball, New Age Curling and Seated Volleyball. Split into 3 teams, our Year 5 boys and girls thoroughly enjoyed their “new games experience”, and demonstrated an excellent all-round attitude when adapting and competing in a new and different sporting environment.’ Well done everyone! The team were as follows: Oliver Cross, Madison Price, Ryan Hughes, Kaden Campbell, Zac Taylor, Amara AstonWright, Maddison Hall, Hannah Slack, Holly Harper, Kaidan Callear and Callum Stead.
Beth Cobden Returns to Five Ways!
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edallist Returns to Five Ways! On 4th July 2018, Beth Cobden, who is a former pupil from Five Ways, spent the day with pupils. Beth shared her Commonwealth Games Netball experience and showed us her gold medal during year group assemblies.
School Games Gold Mark Award!
We are delighted to announce that Five Ways, has achieved the School Games GOLD Mark Award for the 2017/18 academic year! The School Games Mark is a Government led award scheme launched in 2012, facilitated by the Youth Sport Trust to reward schools for their commitment to the development of competition across their school and into the community, and we are delighted to have been recognised for our success. We are extremely proud of our pupils for their dedication to all aspects of school sport, including those young volunteers, leaders and officials who made our competitions possible. As part of our application, we wer
e asked to fulfil criteria in the areas of participation, competition, workforce and clubs, and we are pleased that the hard work of everyone at our school has been rewarded this year. We look forward to applying once again in 2019! On behalf of the governors and staff at Five Ways, I would like to thank Mr Redpath, Mrs Marsh and Miss Myatt for their commitment to sport at Five Ways because without their efforts, this outstanding award would not have been possible.
Tennis Success!
Four pupils from Year 3 and Year 4 took part in a tennis competition at Rugeley Leisure Centre on Monday 25th June 2018. They competed in an all-day tournament and played some fantastic matches. The pupils won all of their group matches and were group winners! They won their semifinal match against Heath Hayes Academy and after a very close final, lost to St Mary's Primary School in Colwich. A huge well done to the four pupils who took part; coming 2nd place out of 13 schools is a tremendous achievement! The pupils who took part were Jack Hodgkins and Sophie Hassall from Year 4 and Elysia Peters and Ethan Read from Year 3. Well done everyone!
