Prep Sports Board March 27th

National Schools Biathlon Finals – Event Report

Last weekend, an impressive group of girls from Years 4, 5, 7, and 13 represented the school at the National Schools Biathlon Finals. Qualifying for this event is a significant achievement, with hundreds of competitors entering the earlier qualifying rounds. Each of our athletes performed with determination, composure, and great competitive spirit.

Although there were a few moments of organisational chaos on the day, the girls adapted brilliantly, delivering strong efforts in both the run and the swim. Even though I wasn’t able to attend in person, it certainly sounded like the team had an exciting and rewarding experience from start to finish.

Results

Year 4
Our Year 4 girls produced an excellent team performance in a strong field of 68 finalists:
• Lulu – 17th
• Alicia – 27th
• Calli – 40th
• Freya – 50th
Thanks to their collective efforts, the Year 4 team finished an outstanding 5th overall, a brilliant achievement at national level.

Year 5
• Abi – 55th out of 64
A determined performance from Abi in a very competitive age group.

Year 7
• Ana – 56th out of 63
A great effort, showing composure and commitment across both disciplines.

Year 13
• Ciara – 6th overall
A phenomenal achievement, placing inside the top 10 nationally. Ciara’s result highlights her strength, consistency, and competitive maturity.

U10 & U11 Girls Football vs Holy Cross – Match Report

Our U10 and U11 girls took to the field this week in a mixed-age series of matches against Holy Cross, displaying fantastic determination, teamwork, and plenty of exciting footballing talent. Across all three fixtures, the girls showed real progress in their play, moving the ball confidently and demonstrating great skill throughout.

A Team
The A team played an energetic and competitive match, creating several excellent chances and showing real attacking flair. Despite their efforts, they narrowly lost 3–2 in a closely contested game. Their teamwork and resilience were clear to see, and they continued battling right until the final whistle.

B Team
Much like the A team, the B team also produced a strong performance, with some impressive dribbling, passing combinations, and determined defending. In another tight match, they too were edged out 3–2, but the quality of play from the girls was a real highlight.

C Team
The C team worked incredibly hard across the pitch and were rewarded with a well-earned 0–0 draw. Their organisation, effort, and positive attitude ensured a solid performance, and they showed excellent progress in their match play.

Overall, it was a fantastic afternoon of football, with every player contributing to an enjoyable and competitive set of fixtures. Well done to all the girls for representing the school so brilliantly and showing such enthusiasm and sportsmanship. We look forward to seeing their continued development in the matches ahead!

U10/U11 Longacre Tournament – Match Report

The U10 and U11 girls enjoyed a wonderful afternoon of sport at the Longacre Tournament, showcasing fantastic teamwork, determination and enthusiasm throughout. From the first whistle to the final match, the girls approached every game with energy and confidence, representing the school brilliantly.

There were several closely contested fixtures, with the team showing excellent resilience and composure in tight moments. Their defensive effort was strong across all games, and they created plenty of exciting attacking opportunities, resulting in some well worked goals and impressive passages of play.

What stood out most was the girls’ positive attitude — supporting one another, adapting to different opponents, and celebrating each small success along the way. It was a great experience for all involved and a valuable opportunity to develop their match play under tournament pressure.

A huge well done to the whole squad for their effort and sportsmanship. They should be incredibly proud of their performance!

U9 Longacre Tournament

Our U9 teams also shone at the Longacre Football Tournament, with fantastic results across all levels:
• C Team – 3rd place in the C tournament
• B Team – 4th place in the B tournament
• A Team – Tournament Winners

We love to hear about your daughters’ achievements in sport outside school. Please do share any photos and news with us and we will include it in the Friday Mailing!

(email lplummer@notredame.co.uk)

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