National Football Finals - Stoke City

On Saturday 20th May, our football team had the opportunity to represent the South East of England at the national football finals at the ground of premier league Stoke City.

The team kicked the tournament off with a 2 v 1 victory against Fair Oak Primary (representing the South West). Despite conceding an early goal, the team bounced back with two goals from Toby Murton.

Our next game was against Swanland Primary (representing North West England) which resulted in an impressive 3 v 1 victory. There were two goals from James Rissen (including a super long-range free kick) and our goal of the tournament from Luke Towler at the end of a free flowing passing move.

Our final group game was a 2 v 0 victory against Briercliffe Primary (representing North East England) where Amy and Toby, in the words of the commentator on the live stream, had an almost telepathic connection combining to score a goal each.

Such was our dominance in the group stages, that we topped the group and qualified for the semi-final against the runners up from the other group, Victoria College (presenting the Channel Islands)

The semi-final was a tense affair with Victoria College having the better of the first half and Kelvedon taking control in the second with a goal-bound header from Toby being stopped on the line. However, neither team could find a goal after 16 minutes of play and 6 extra-time minutes and the game went to penalties. Unfortunately, Victoria College prevailed and went on to win the final three nil against Fair Oak (who Kelvedon beat in the first match).

Our players were very sporting at the end as despite their disappointment they congratulated the opposition and wished them well for the final. In a game that really could have gone either way we can count ourselves unfortunate not to have made the final but proud of the performance during the tournament.

A video of the entire tournament can be viewed on youtube - click here

I would like to extend a big thank you to the adults from Kelvedon St Mary's who travelled to Stoke to support the team. Also, the children's parents went the extra mile by travelling up to Stoke the day before and arranging overnight accommodation in hotels in the area. As well as this, their support in the ground was comfortably the more enthusiastic and vocal - the self styled 'Barmy Army' certainly helped to drive the team on. All very much appreciated!

This tournament brings to an end our football season and what an amazingly successful season we have had. Not only have they played with skill and style they have tried as hard as they can and played each game in the correct manner. I am extremely proud and honoured to have shared their journey and hope it has created memories they will remember for a long time to come.

Mr Faithfull

CPSL football tournament - Colchester United

Our school football teams had another highly successful day at the CPSL football tournament played at Colchester United Community Stadium.

Our first team went through the tournament undefeated and successfully defended the trophy they won last year - results can be seen below.

Our second team did fantastically well to win their group and only narrowly lost on a penalty shootout in the semi-final.

A great all-round day for our school - well done to everyone who took part. Both teams really appreciated the support from parents and family members in the stadium too - another team manager commented on how they could hear how well backed the school was from the other side of the ground.

If you click here - you can view copies of the photos taken by the professional photographer at the ground and place an order if desired.

Mr Faithfull

First team results:

Group Matches: 

Kelvedon 1 v Prettygate 1 (Toby x 1)

Kelvedon 4 v Old Heath 0 (Toby x 2, Ethan x 2)

Kelvedon 1 v Heathlands 1 (Toby x 1)

Kelvedon 1 v Parsons Heath 0 (Toby x 1)

Semi Final:

Kelvedon 3 v Brinkley Grove 0 (Toby x 2, Kieran x1)

Final:

Kelvedon 5 v Montgomery 0 (Toby x 2, Ethan x 1, Kieran x 1 and James x 1)

Player of the tournament - Ethan

Netball Tournament 3/5/17

On the 3^rd of May, Kelvedon St Mary’s went to a netball tournament in Colchester, at Gilberd School. We left at 8:45 am and arrived back at 12:20pm. Mrs Short and Mrs Colgrave took us and Mrs Bovington drove the mini bus.   

We played matches against 8 teams and won all our games except for one which we drew. The other teams and scores were:

Kelvedon 2 - 1 Old Heath 1

Kelvedon 5 - 0 Old Heath 2

Kelvedon 5 - 0 St Lukes

Kelvedon 2 - 1 Colchester High

Kelvedon 7 - 1 St Francis

Kelvedon 0 - 0 Feering

Kelvedon 2 - 0 Home Farm

Kelvedon 2 - 1 Stanway Fiveways

You were given three points for a win; two for a draw and one for a loss. We won seven of our games and drew one. In total we got 23 points and a total of 25 goals. As a result we won the tournament and each received a gold medal each; even Mrs Short and Mrs Colgrave got one. We now look forward to going on to the Essex finals.

Thank you to all the staff who helped organise and arrange the netball tournament.

Sam and Josh

Athletics Finals' Day 2017

For two days last week the children competed against each other to secure first, second and third place in their year group in several events.  On Tuesday afternoon those children who had been successful in qualifying for the finals in throwing and jumping competed in beautiful sunshine. Unfortunately the weather on Wednesday was not on our side and therefore the running events had to be postponed.  By Friday morning though things were looking much better and so the end of the week saw the children competing in sprint finals and long distance races with the support of KS2 and staff.
The afternoon was thoroughly enjoyed by all and the children did exceedingly well.  Certificates will be handed out this week.  Within school we certainly have a great deal of talent in sport and it was lovely to see so many children shining.

Mrs Bull