Endowed narrowly taking the victory in Whitehead, Ava Martin, Isobel Martin and other pool, really confident and hoping for the first encounter only for Oldbury to Jess Knowles. another strong performance. But despite come back stronger from the defeat to The County Secondary Schools their best efforts Bridgnorth Endowed take the victory quite convincingly in the Swimming Gala took place in May at batted superbly and chased down the second game. Excellent fielding from Evie Thomas School. This was the first target set by the girls and overtook it with Cashmore, Jess Dwane, Marnie Watters and time that OWS have entered this gala but a minute’s batting time remaining. Second Ellie Hebbard, in particular, kept Bridgnorth ten pupils from Year 7 and 8 represented overall was an excellent result and the girls Endowed to a low score and then the their school at the event and we got some will be looking to go one better next year. Oldbury girls dominated the batting great successes. Competitors were: Megan innings to take the victory. So with points Courtman, Isobel Martin, Ava Martin, Miss Joiner, PE Teacher tied at the end of the six games, it came Jess Knowles, Emma Grundy and Jack down to rounders difference and the girls Haynes from Year 7. Year 8 pupils were Abi Handball Extravaganza took the title by one rounder! Whitehead, Hannah Morris, Harvey Davies Handball is an emerging sport within The two schools also met in the final of and Oliver Smith-Machancoses. All pupils the and Oldbury Wells the district tournament where they both performed exceptionally, but the pupils were fortunate to have England’s Female won their half of the draw to face each gaining top four places were: Handball Coach of the Year 2015 to come other to decide the overall winner of the Harvey Davies – 3rd in 100m Backstroke and run an after school club. The club tournament. It was again a very close Abi Whitehead – 4th in 100m Backstroke went from strength to strength with over contest as both teams had already seen off Jack Haynes – 4th in 200m Individual 30 pupils attending weekly. This started six other teams within the district to make Medley just after Easter and several pupils were it to this point. The girls batted well but Ava Martin – 4th in both 100m Breaststroke nominated for county trials, none of on this occasion the Bridgnorth Endowed and 200m Individual Medley. whom had played before the club began. batting was too strong and despite The PE department would like to show their With only six weeks’ training four pupils excellent fielding they narrowly lost out. But gratitude to parents Mr Davies and Mrs were successful and have been selected to first in the partnership and second in the Morris for offering so much support at the represent Shropshire which is absolutely district is an outstanding achievement in event. We now look forward to increasing fantastic. Well done to Ralph Davies, Emily the same season. Well done girls! the numbers next year! Andrews, George Llewellyn and Oliver Andreae who have been invited to attend Miss Joiner, PE Teacher a training camp in Poland over the summer holidays where they will get to play against Year 9 &10 Rounders Team players from around the world. Good luck! The Year 9 and 10 rounders team took part in a combined partnership and Primary Sports News district competition this term after both This year has been busy for primary school tournaments had to be rescheduled after PE. We have hosted 26 primary sports bad weather caused them to be cancelled. competitions throughout the year which This added to the excitement and pressure couldn’t have happened without our army of the competition as they were not of young sports leaders. We currently have only taking on the other seven district 134 sports leaders at OWS who have so The Year 8 squad are: Summer Butler, Abi Whitehead, Evie Cashmore, Jess Dwane, Freya Turner, Marnie teams for the title of district champions, far completed over 1500 hours of sports Watters, Rosie Banks, Liv Morris, Jemima Whitty, Ellie they were also playing for a spot at the leadership in school alone. Hebbard, Mary Barnett and Charlotte Lewis County Summer Games representing We organised a KS1 Disney themed event South Shropshire depending on their which was fantastic. Castlefields, Claverley Miss Joiner, PE Teacher results against Bridgnorth Endowed, and Highley primary schools attended, William Brookes and Idsall schools. The dressed in their finest Disney costumes. Pupils Make a Splash! girls convincingly won their group after The children took part in a Jake and the Oldbury Wells pupils have taken to the pool dominating teams from Bridgnorth Neverland Pirates treasure hunt, Lotso’s recently and had some great success in Endowed, Ludlow and Church Stretton with teddy bear toss, Inside Out hockey and district and county swimming galas. Four outstanding hitting from Erin Beards, Abbie Monsters University toxicity challenge. The teams took part in the district competition Baldwin and Pip Hodgkins. This was equally children enjoyed the event so much that against seven other schools in the area. matched with really composed fielding lead we are looking to run it as an annual event. We had some outstanding individual races by Abbie, Maisie Kinsey and Freya Walker Thank you to all participants, sports leaders, from OWS swimmers but the Year 7 and who took the best catch I have ever seen staff and parents for your support. 8 girls team were crowned champions against a Bridgnorth Endowed A team. after excellent results consistently through They went into the final against Bridgnorth Mrs Hollins, Primary Sports Coordinator the competition from the four ladies Abi Endowed B team, as the winners of the

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