Senior Sports Board June 26th

U15 Girls’ Cricket Match Report against SWPS

Notre Dame U15s produced a determined performance in a closely fought cricket fixture, narrowly losing 106–95.

Batting first, Notre Dame posted a competitive total of 95 runs, with Martha leading the way with an excellent 32 runs. Annabelle also made a valuable contribution with 17 runs, helping Notre Dame build a strong foundation.

In the field, the girls demonstrated excellent teamwork, commitment and resilience throughout the innings. A great catch set the tone by Bailey. The bowlers worked hard to maintain pressure on the opposition, while the fielders showed great energy and support for one another. Despite a strong all-round effort, the opposition were able to reach 106 runs, securing victory by just 11 runs.

Although disappointed not to come away with the win, there were many positives to take from the match. The team competed with great spirit throughout and should be proud of their performance against a strong opposition.

Batter of the Match: Martha (32 runs)
Bowler of the Match: Annabelle

Well done to all the players for their effort, determination and sportsmanship throughout the fixture.

U14 A & B Cricket v St Teresa’s

On Monday, both the U14 A and B cricket teams took on St Teresa’s in challenging conditions, with temperatures climbing throughout the afternoon. Despite the heat, the girls showed resilience, determination, and plenty of skill across both fixtures.

The U14 A team U14As Cricket Match Report V St Teresa’s

Notre Dame U14As put in a spirited performance against St Teresa’s in warm conditions, with the match eventually being retired once St Teresa’s reached 57 runs, just ahead of Notre Dame’s total of 56.

Batting first, Notre Dame produced some excellent individual performances. Emily S top scored with 17 runs, while Maya L added a valuable 10 runs to help the team post a competitive total. The girls showed resilience throughout the innings, particularly after a strong spell of bowling from St Teresa’s that saw three wickets fall in a single over.

In the field, Notre Dame worked hard throughout a challenging afternoon. The bowlers shared the responsibility well and continued to battle despite the hot conditions. St Teresa’s demonstrated strong teamwork and cricketing awareness, providing an excellent challenge for the girls and valuable experience as they continue to develop their own game.

With temperatures continuing to rise, the match was retired after St Teresa’s reached 57 runs. While the result did not go Notre Dame’s way, the girls showed determination and perseverance throughout the fixture and can take many positives from competing against a strong and well-organised opposition.

Batter of the Match: Molly T
Bowler of the Match: Amelia H

The U14 B team also produced a spirited performance, narrowly losing by 20 runs in what was an exciting and competitive match. Their fielding effort stood out, with some outstanding moments of excellence. A brilliant one-handed catch was a highlight of the game, showcasing sharp reactions and confidence in the field.

In addition, the bowlers delivered with control and composure, including the achievement of maiden overs, which helped build pressure on the opposition.

Across both matches, the girls demonstrated great teamwork, perseverance, and a positive attitude throughout, even as the temperatures rose.

Mrs Purgavie, Director of Notre Dame Sport

Annual Biathlon against SWP

We enjoyed a fantastic afternoon competing against SWPS in our annual biathlon. With blue skies and sunshine throughout the event conditions were perfect for an exciting afternoon of swimming and running.

The girls demonstrated great determination as they completed a challenging 100m swim before transitioning into a 1600m run around our beautiful school grounds. It was wonderful to see everyone giving their best effort and supporting one another throughout the event.

Congratulations to all our competitors, with Lucy P and Ana M finishing as our top Notre Dame performers in joint first place, followed by Emily L in second and Amaya B in third.

Well done to everyone who took park and represented the school so positively.

This term, Notre Dame has proudly introduced Laser Run to the curriculum, giving pupils an exciting opportunity to develop both their physical fitness and precision skills. The sport, which combines running and shooting, has already proven to be a fantastic challenge for the girls, and their progress has been impressive.

In the early stages, the focus was on learning how to safely and effectively use the laser pistols, with the girls practising their aim on electronic targets. Through determination and consistent practice, they quickly developed confidence, improving both their accuracy and control.

A key challenge has been the 50-second shooting window, in which the girls aim to hit 5 targets before heading back out to run again. This has encouraged focus, resilience, and quick recovery, with many pupils’ showing remarkable improvement in their ability to settle themselves and shoot accurately after a run.

Throughout the sessions, the girls have demonstrated excellent enthusiasm, teamwork, and perseverance. Their willingness to embrace a new sport and push themselves outside their comfort zones has been particularly pleasing to see.

The introduction of Laser Run has been a great success so far, and it is clear that the girls are developing both physically and mentally through this exciting and dynamic activity.

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!
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