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Southport Rotary Club presented a set of 120 dictionaries to Y6 children at school on Thursday 23rd October.
The Rotary Club have been helping schools across Southport and we were delighted that it was our turn today! Members of the club came to assembly with the books to explain their work and make the presentation.
We would like to express our thanks to the club for this generous donation.
Farnborough Win English School’s and Everton Titles
The A Team collected further silverware at the start of what looks to be an exciting season already. They were taking part in a combined competition run by Everton F.C. and Southport Schools F.A.
Our opening group game saw a rather one-sided encounter with Crossens. Ben Wareing started proceedings with a pile-driver to make it one nil and Oscar scored a further two goals, including a perfectly headed corner, to make the final result three nil.
Second up were Scarisbrick Hall and Ben Lawrenson opened his account for the tournament by claiming a hat-trick, including another one of his pacey breaks down the wing. Oscar scored a fourth for the team to make it four nil to the A Team.
Our final group game against Linaker saw Farnborough already qualified for the semi-finals, so we has a swap about with Kian leading the line, followed by a spell up front for Dana. However, neither players could break the deadlock and it was left to the ever reliable Oscar to smash in the winner with virtually the last kick of the game. Three wins out of three in the group stage and a place in the semi-final against Norwood.
The semi-final was another one-sided affair with Farnborough completely dominating the match. Lawrie was creating havoc on the right wing and his powerful ruun and cross was finished off by the goal poacher Oscar. Rhys, Rico and Lucas created further chances but once again it was Oscar’s strike that sealed a two nil win and a place in the final.
The final was a repeat of the Liverpool Cup against Our Lady of Lourdes and as the rain began to come down Farnborough played some of their best football of the evening. Once again Lawrie looked strong on the right wing and another fine run saw him smash in the opening goal of the final. A victory was sealed by Oscar yet again netting, meaning he had scored in every match of the tournament. Special mention to our goalkeeper George who, when called upon looked reassured and never once looked likely to concede. Our defence of Dana, Kian, Rhys and Ben W completed the tournament without conceding a goal – a fantastic achievement!
The team actually won two tournaments in one event and will represent Southport in the Merseyside County Finals of the English Schools’ F.A. tournament and will play in the Year 6 Everton F.C. tournament at Finch Farm in March. Another fabulous team effort, with every member of our squad making important contributions, including Bailey who had come along to support the rest of the team even though he couldn’t be included in the squad for this competition.
The B team gained another well deserved victory against Norwood. After a close first half that finished 2-1, the team went on to win 6-1. Goals came from Harry, Cory, Owen and Samy.
By now EVERYONE knows who Rumi is!
Thursday
Another busy day collecting dollars to buy fuel rods and orbs. we had a new message from the scientist who seems to have told some lies!!
We also had some video of Rumi messing in Mr Antell's room. He also seems to have stolen his shoes which he needs to give back!
We are hoping that he may come and see us in school on Friday.
Wednesday
We had another message from Rumi today who wanted help with codebreaking. We also saw him playing in the staffroom and on the stage in the hall. Look for the videos in the podcast section.
Lots of children have managed to get alien dollars and we are getting a good collection of fuel rods and orbs.
Rumi emailed school to ask who would like to meet him on Friday as he wants to say thank you to everyone who has helped!
Tuesday
Today we had a new message from Rumi where we saw pictures of his children. We also had a message from a very important government scientist. You can see these for yourself on the podcast tab on this site.
Lots of children are earning alien dollars so that they can buy fuel rods or transmission orbs to help Rumi get home to his family.
We have also seen some video of Rumi being VERY naughty in school and he may well be in detention later this week if it continues!!
Monday
The Alien Week started in assembly on Monday morning when we found a mysterious cube in the school hall. The cube whirred and flashed and even made a strange noise if someone got too close.
Following a phone call from government scientists and a video message from a friendly alien called Rumi from the Planet Noomi, the children have to decide who to help. Do they help the poor Rumi get back to his family or keep the Cube safe for government scientists?
The children have a variety of tasks to complete this week and good work will earn alien money which can be exchanged for fuel rods to help the spaceship fly again.
Be sure to talk to your child about their activities during this week and keep your eye on the website and twitter feed for alien updates.
Visit our podcast section using the link on the side of this page and watch the Alien Channel develop!
The C-Team grabbed a very well deserved 4-2 victory in a thrilling rain soaked game against Norwood B this evening.
The whole team were fantastic, playing with the most brilliant team spirit and enthusiasm in order to achieve a convincing win.
Goals from Dylan Taylor, Arthur Weights and Kamal Kahn secured our first victory of the season.
Well done to all of the players, you did yourselves and the school proud with your model behaviour both on and off the pitch!
(See the school twitter account for a photo from the game!)
Farnborough v Churchtown
3rd October
Southport Premier League(Away)
Our first away fixture saw the A Team battle through for a hard fought, but well deserved victory.
The opening third saw classic passing football from the Farnborough Academy, with Lucas Balshaw controlling the centre of the park, sending some searching passes for our front pair of Rico and Ben Lawrenson. Rhys and Kian were keeping it tight at the back, with Bailey looking secure between the posts. Churchtown’s keeper had been kept the busier with a number of fine saves with his feet. Ben came close with a burst of pace down the left, then with moments left of the first third Kian won a tackle, passed to Lucas, who sent it left to Lawrie. Ben Lawrenson was overlapping and a careful ball from Lawrie saw Ben round the keeper and make it one nil.
The second period continued with some fine chances being created by Ben Wareing setting up; Oscar, Rico and Bailey. Oscar brought off a fine two footed save by the Churchtown keeper, Rico broke through only to shave the outside of the left post and Bailey was clear on goal when the turf got the better of him and he missed the ball! With the whistle about to go, Churchtown put together their best move of the match to make the score one all.
In a closely fought final period both teams created chances. Oscar once again looked to score but their keeper and defender blocked his attempts. Ben L and Rhys both had close chances but couldn’t break the deadlock. Kian, Dana and Lucas defended stoutly and George made two fine saves to keep the scores even. With the final minute ticking Farnborough broke through, Dana passing from defence, Ben L made the vital pass that set Oscar through to calmly score past a stranded Churchtown keeper.
Two – One, Farnborough it remained with the boys showing their determination and teamwork to see out a well deserved victory.
Congratulations to the Year 5 football team, who won the EFC tournament at Stanley High last night.
They won their group comfortably wracking up 10 points from 4 games, without conceding a single goal. In the final, they won 2-1 with a great goal in extra time from Lucas, following an exciting run and pass from Jack.
The team will now represent Southport and Formby in a further tournament at Finch Farm.