Notre Dame Girls Shine at Downsend Hockey Tournament
On Saturday, the Notre Dame girls’ hockey team delivered an outstanding performance at the Downsend Hockey Tournament. From the first whistle, the team showcased superb hockey skills across all areas of play—attacking with confidence, defending with determination, and carrying the ball with precision. Their teamwork was exceptional, creating fluid passages of play and demonstrating a strong understanding of the game.
Notre Dame remained undefeated throughout the group stages, impressing spectators and opponents alike with their consistency and competitive spirit. Heading into the final match, the team faced Danes Hill in what proved to be a thrilling contest. Despite a valiant effort and moments of brilliance, Notre Dame narrowly lost to Danes Hill, who ultimately claimed the tournament title.
Finishing second overall, the Notre Dame girls should be immensely proud of their performance. Their skill, resilience, and sportsmanship were evident throughout the day, marking them as one of the standout teams of the tournament.
Well done, Notre Dame!
Surrey U11 Girls’ Hockey Tournament – Match Report
Today, our U11 girls took part in the Surrey Hockey Tournament, facing some strong competition throughout the day. While the results didn’t go our way and we were unable to secure a win, the team showed determination and glimpses of real quality.
Across the matches, the girls created several opportunities to score and demonstrated moments of brilliance in both attack and defense. Their passing sequences and individual skills at times reflected the hard work they’ve been putting in during training. Unfortunately, luck wasn’t on our side, and we couldn’t quite convert those chances into goals.
Despite the scorelines, the team’s attitude was outstanding. They never stopped working for each other, kept their heads up, and continued to push until the final whistle in every game. These experiences are invaluable, and we’ll take plenty of positives forward as we continue to develop.
Key Takeaways:
• Great teamwork and resilience throughout the tournament.
• Positive attacking play with chances created.
• Learning opportunities to improve finishing and defensive organization.
Well done to all the players for their effort and commitment today. We’re proud of you, and the next tournament will be another chance to shine!
Year 6 Inter-House Hockey Tournament – Match Report
The Year 6 girls showcased fantastic skill and teamwork in the inter-house hockey competition on Monday. From the very first whistle, it was clear how much progress they have made since the start of term. Their improved stick control, passing accuracy, and spatial awareness were evident throughout the matches.
Each house played with determination and spirit, creating exciting moments of attacking play and demonstrating strong defensive resilience. The girls worked hard for their teams, showing confidence in tackling and composure under pressure. It was brilliant to see their growing understanding of positioning and movement on the pitch.
While all houses competed fiercely, Gaston emerged as the tournament champions, remaining unbeaten throughout. Their consistency and teamwork were key to their success.
Final Standings:
1. Gaston – 1st (Unbeaten champions)
2. Richard – 2nd
3. Jeanne – 3rd
4. Michel – 4th
