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Treasure Island
Tue 31 Mar 2015Every child enjoyed the production of Treasure Island in school today. The play, paid for by the Friends of FRJS was outstanding and the children really enjoyed the spectacle.
Thanks to the Friends for making this possible.
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Farnborough - Double Merseyside Champions
Sat 28 Mar 2015Merseyside Liverpool Cup Finals
Sutton Leisure Centre – St.Helens
Friday 27th March
A third high level tournament in the space 6 days for the Farnborough Road team and a place at Anfield at stake (or so we thought). The boys returned to the venue where they had become Merseyside E.S.F.A. champions back in December and they were determined to put disappointments behind them.
The day didn’t start out well with some missing kit for one of the players and when we arrived there seemed to be some confusion over our entry. There had obviously been some mis-communication and thankfully common sense prevailed and the team were entered in the competition.
Our first league game was against Rainford C.E. Champions from Rainford and despite playing well and creating a number of chances through Rhys creating havoc on the left wing, it was goalless at half time. The second half began badly with Farnborough conceding from a corner. This spurred the team in to action and with seconds to go live-wire Rhys smashed in a well deserved equaliser.
Match two was against West Lancs Champions – St Annes. Unfortunately Kian had sustained an injury in our opening game which was to end his involvement for the remainder of the day, however Lawrie stepped in to defence to partner Dana for all of the remaining matches. Rico was finally dressed and ready for action, Ben came in to midfield and Bailey stepped in to goal for George. The team started brightly and scored through goal machine Oscar, his 49th of the season! Farnborough looked in total domination and both Rico and Oscar looked certain to increase the lead however it was St Annes who scored against the flow of play and could have taken lead until Bailey tipped a rasping shot over the bar. Final score 1-1 but the team should really have recorded a win.
Match 3 was against well known opposition, Bootle Champions – Bedford Road. We beat them 15-14 in the semi-final at St Helens, back in December and had lost to them in the semi-final of the EFC Premier League Tournament in Kirkdale. The match saw Farnborough determined to play well and Lucas was asserting himself in midfield. Challenges flew in and the boys weathered the long ball tactics to outplay their opponents. Rhys suffered a kick to head and Oscar was caught a blow in the stomach but the team refused to buckle and the match ended nil nil.
After some deliberation the team were told they were group winners (which we had already worked out!) on goals scored, as all matches in the group had been draws, 2 teams had scored one goal each and Bedford Road had failed to score in any game. There were play offs in both groups to determine semi-finalist, with one going to 10-9 in a penalty shoot out. All this meant that the Farnborough team had to hang around for half an hour.
Finally at 4pm Farnborough took on Westvale County Primary from Kirkby. Unfortunately Rhys was suffering from his head injury, unable to play and Dana was carrying a sore leg but decided he would play through the pain. Once again, Farnborough looked a quality team, passing the ball round and Oscar managed to grab the vital goal to take the lead – his 50th of the season! Another injury, this time to Rico, saw Bailey step in and full of energy he put in a number of runs down the wing. Lucas looked a certainty to make it to make it 2-0 but Westvale’s keeper blocked the shot. With some resolute defending from Lawrie, Dana and George in gaol the final whistle blew and Farnborough were in to the final.
The final saw us replaying St.Annes who had won their semi-final. Both teams looked a little tired but Farnborough’s ‘walking wounded’ seemed the more determined. Rico and Rhys were back on the wings and Lucas was holding his own in centre midfield. Oscar was sent clear and broke the deadlock, one nil as half time came. The second half saw Lucas limp off and Bailey return. The team battled together as Westvale tried in vain to score – Oscar was back in defence helping out the ever-present Dana and Lawrie, whilst George pulled off a number of vital saves. The final whistle blew and Farnborough were Merseyside Liverpool Cup champions.
Both teams lined up for their medals thinking they had earned the right to replay an epic final at Anfield, only to hear that Liverpool F.C. are unable to accommodate the Liverpool Cup this season. Such a disappointment for both sets of players to have their hopes dashed. Hopefully the competition will be a success at the Liverpool Academy but not quite the conclusion to the season the team had hoped.
Farnborough are now double Merseyside Champions – Liverpool Cup and English Schools’ F.A. competitions. A fabulous achievement that is very rare, however well deserved. The team have played some incredibly tough games in the space of 6 days against County and Regional Champions. Not once have they been outplayed and each member of the squad should be very proud of their contribution – the school, families, Southport and Merseyside have wonderful champions.
Nick Hanlon - a very proud manager.
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A Team at Finch Farm
Thu 26 Mar 2015Everton F.C. Finch Farm Finals
Wednesday 25th March
Another sunny day and another day out for the A team, this time to Everton’s training ground, Finch Farm in Halewood. This was the area winners finals, with teams coming from all over Merseyside and Lancashire.
Our opening game saw the team playing Prescot Primary School and an early goal from top scorer Oscar Thompson settled the team down. With matches only 10 minutes it was vital to get an early goal. The score was doubled as Rico hit a clean left foot volley from a long throw by Dana. The match finished 2 nil and a great opening to the competition.
Match 2 was a rematch from Saturday’s tournament against Westbrook Old Hall. Farnborough were looking in control and created a number of chances, whilst George in goal watched from afar. However with a missed tackle from a throw in led to Westbrook making their only shot on target and unfortunately it went in. Despite continued domination Farnborough couldn’t manage to grab an equalising goal and it finished with a 1 nil defeat. A very unlucky result and not deserved.
Third game was against Poulton Lancelyn Primary School and Farnborough wanted a win. The team played some excellent football and hit the post twice and the crossbar but couldn’t get that vital goal. A goal-less draw which was disappointing for the boys.
The final match was against Litherland Moss and once again the team played excellent football resulting in a victory, with Lucas scoring the winner.
Another close tournament for the team where one poor result cost us the chance to go through to the semi-finals. Once again they played attractive, quality football and looked as good as any team in the competition. They should remember that half the team is made up of younger boys and on another day they could easily have progressed.
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Solar Eclipse
Tue 24 Mar 2015Friday saw a momentous occasion, the first Solar Eclipse to hit our shores since 1999. Although it was a cloudy day, it did nothing to dampen the spirits of our excited children, who had the opportunity to view to eclipse using special viewing glasses and followed it live in their classrooms.
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North of England Finals
Mon 23 Mar 2015E.S.F.A. North of England Finals
Manchester
Saturday 20th March
The day out to the finals began back at Farnborough Road as players and their families boarded the coach on a bright sunny spring morning. The team were proud to be representing Merseyside and would be competing against 10 other counties representatives: Northumbria, Cleveland, Durham, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, North Yorkshire, Cumbria, South Yorkshire, Lancashire, West Yorkshire.
The afternoon for Farnborough began with Greater Manchester – Denton West End versus Merseyside, however despite both teams best efforts the opening encounter was scoreless.
Next up were St Edwards R.C. from Cleveland who capitalised on an early mistake by the Farnborough defence and went one nil up. The rest of the game saw Farnborough dominate but unable to grab a vital goal.
Third game saw the team playing Valley Garden Middle School from Northumberland and once again going one nil down. However the team showed great resolve and brought the game back to 2-1 with strikes from Lucas and Rico and the team’s first win of the tournament.
Match four against Westbrook Old Hall school, Cheshire was a completely one-sided event with Farnborough dominating throughout the game. Unfortunately despite all their best efforts Farnborough the game finished goalless.
The final match was against the league leaders, who had won all their previous matches, Cotsford Juniors from Durham. Farnborough matched the best team in the group and with a great strike from Oscar recorded and impressive final win for the day.
Unfortunately the boys missed out on progressing to the semi-finals by one point. They had done themselves and Merseyside proud and looked as good as any team in the competition. Tommy Conway had enjoyed deputising for an injured George and absent Bailey and the squad all contributed to the team effort throughout the competition.
They must remember that reaching the finals was a fantastic achievement and that they will have benefitted from the experience.
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Merseyside Athletics Champions 2015
Fri 20 Mar 2015Farnborough Road won the Merseyside Indoor Athletics Competition on 20th March 2015 for the first time in the school's history.
The team beat teams from across the county in a fabulous performance, winning the prestigious event by nearly 40 points from defending champions Legh Vale from St Helens.
The event was won in the field, with the team winning 5 of the 12 events and coming second in 5 others. The team also won the competition for best boy and girl teams on the day, with the girls 4 points ahead of second and the boys 6 ahead of their nearest rivals.
Organisers believe that the team total of 660 points is currently the best team score in the country for this age group in 2015.
Thank you to all the children, staff and parents who have made this result possible.
Individual Event Results are as follows:-
Obstacle Race
Girls 4th Boys 5th
1 Lap Relay
Girls 1st Boys 10th
2 Lap Relay
Girls 4th Boys 1st
6 Lap Race
Girls 3rd Boys 5th
Over and Under Relay
Girls 2nd Boys 3rd
4 x 1 Lap Relay
Girls 8th Boys 4th
Chest Push
Girls 1st Boys 2nd
Speed Bounce
Girls 1st Boys 2nd
Long Jump
Girls 1st Boys 8th
Triple Jump
Girls 1st Boys 2nd
Vertical Jump
Girls 2nd Boys 2nd
Javelin
Girls 5th Boys 1st
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Farnborough League Champions
Fri 13 Mar 2015Farnborough v Linaker
13th March
Southport Premier League (Away)
The final game of the league season for the A Team saw them knowing a win would secure the league title. However with two members of the squad unable to play it looked like we might have to forfeit the points as we only had 9 players. However Oscar’s younger brother, Eric, an ever present supporter accepted the challenge of playing for the team. This was the first time in over twenty years, possibly ever, that a boy from Year 3 would represent the A Team!
The first period saw a revised line-up with Bailey in goal, Kian and Ben in defence, Lucas and Rhys in midfield, Oscar up front and Captain for the day, George out of goal and playing on the wing. The team opened up with some confident passing, moving around the pitch and frustrating their opponents. The first chance of the game was created by a great run from George, who crossed to Oscar, who saw his effort blocked. George then hit a sweet strike only to see it go just over the crossbar. The opener came from a Rhys throw in to Oscar who calmly rounded the keeper. Shortly after we saw Lucas go close with two great runs and George making the Linaker pull off a fine save. Oscar then finished off a move, started from the back by Kian and Ben, smashing it in to the Linaker goal. Oscar made it a first half hat-trick with a through ball from Lucas sending him one on one with the keeper and there was only one result – 3 nil to Farnborough!
The second period had a line-up of Dana and Lawrie in defence, Lucas, Ben and Eric (making his debut) in midfield and Captain George leading the line and hoping to score. The quality of the passing continued to be of the highest standard and Ben, Lucas and George all created chances only to see an in form Linaker keeper pull off a string of stunning saves. Eric found himself coping well and showing no signs of nerves as he competed with challenges and runs. His hard work and endeavour was rewarded with his first goal and possibly becoming the youngest player ever to score for the A team. George looked certain to score as he broke down the middle only to see his thunderbolt shot blocked by the brave Linaker goalie.
The third period saw the boys re-organise the team themselves with Bailey still in goal, Oscar in defence, Kian, Rhys and Dana in midfield, with Lawrie and Eric up front. The team continued to play fluent, flowing football and their passing was stunning. The team totally dominated creating many chances, however I was a Thompson double act that created the next goal. Oscar won the ball at the back and passed to Rhys, who then set Eric up to score his second of the game. Moments later Lawrie and Eric combined to allow Eric to match his brother and bag his own hat-trick! The final goal of the came as Dana broke in to the box and smashed home to make the final score 7 nil and secure the league title.
The boys should be extremely proud of the manner in which they played the game and are worthy Southport Premier League Champions 2014-15.
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RND 2015
Fri 13 Mar 2015Red Nose Day was a great success with so many great costumes!
Boys as girls, girls as boys, animals, horses...
Thanks to the sale of 800 red noses and huge donations, we have raised a whopping £1600 for the charity!
Thank you for your support!
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FRJS Bake Off 2015
Wed 11 Mar 2015We held our first Bake Off this week with amazing results! Over 80 children brought in cakes they'd made at home to be tested and one winner was chosen from each year group.The grand finalists were Taya Neilson, Abi Etchells, Dylan Duncan and Katie Rodmell. All four baked and decorated their cakes independently this afternoon and were judged by Derrick Klaassen (The Dutch Bakery) Niki from The LemonTree Bakery and Penny Ainley (resident baker!) All judges found the process extremely difficult as the baking was of such a high standard. Abi was crowned Bake Off Winner 2015 and received a trophy and a voucher to enjoy cakes and refreshments from The Courtyard, Little Crosby. The 3 finalists also received a medal and a £10 voucher each from Niki.Huge thank you to all our judges and for the prizes donated by The Courtyard and The LemonTree Bakery.With such a greater emphasis on Food Technology in the New Curriculum it's great to see so many budding bakers within our school. Mrs Allen and Mrs Bigland would like to thank all the children who took part and for also helping raise money for Comic Relief.
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Athletics Champions 2015-with photos
Wed 11 Mar 2015Congratulations to our two athletics teams who have been competing in heats over the past couple of weeks
Our B team came third in their heat at Stanley last Tuesday evening whilst our A team won their heat against Churchtown and Norwood last Monday
The A team went forward to the final that was held at Stanley on 11/3/15 and the team performed brilliantly, winning the event convincingly despite being up against 5 other local schools. All of the children performed at their very best and their sportsmanship was exemplary.The team now go forward to the Merseyside Indoor Athletics Final which will be held in Widnes on Friday 20th March 2015.
Thanks to everyone for their help with lifts and the great support at all of these events and we hope that some of you will be able to come next week too!Photos to follow.
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