Essex FA Girls Football Coaching

Written By Mr. Barnes

In recognition of our commitment to girls football Essex Football Association have once again staged special coaching sessions for our girls squad. These have taken place over the last three Mondays at the school. The Essex FA coach commented on how impressed he was with the girls attitude, commitment and ability and indicated that they will be happy to return next year.

 

Kelvedon St Mary's in the news . . .

Our school football team's regional final success was featured in a report in the Colchester Gazette today.

You can view the full article by clicking HERE or on the photo.

Mr Faithfull

Netball v Gosbecks 28/03/17

Facing their first home match this season, the netball team took to the court in brand new kit looking incredibly smart. With plenty of home support this match was played competitively and admirably by both sides.

Having travelled to us with a few supporters, it quickly became evident that Gosbecks were going to provide strong competition for our team.  Both teams worked hard in the first quarter, unfortunately no goals were scored at either end despite many opportunities. The game was fast paced throughout with some great passing and movement off the ball.  Kelvedon scored first, but could not hold off Gosbecks in the final quarter, who went on to score 4 goals overall.  Final score 4-1 to Gosbecks.

Well done to everyone involved, I look forward to more matches after Easter.

Mrs Bull

Football Team Donation

In preparation for our forthcoming national finals, Mr and Mrs Murton donated some money to purchase additional training balls and some new drinks bottles ready for the tournament. Thank you for your support. Mr Faithfull

CPSL Football League - Montgomery 1 vs Kelvedon 6

Montgomery 1 vs Kelvedon 6

An improved second half performance and a clinical hat-trick from Luke Towler helped our school football team defeat Montgomery 6 v 1 this afternoon. 

Players of the match: Amy (1st half) and Luke (2nd half)

Well done everyone! Mr Faithfull

Match Report - Amy Taylor and Joe Freathy

Unfortunately, we conceded one goal however we scored 6 to win the match. Our main goal scorers were Luke, Amy, Ethan and Kieran. After another successful win in the league, we now only need one more point in the league (in two matches) to come first for yet another year. 

In the first half, we started with the lineup which was Joe in goal and our two defenders Zane and Franc and our centre midfielder was Ethan. Our two wingers, were Amy on the right and Kieran on the left, with Toby up front. 10 minutes into the match Luke came on for Kieran, and at half time Kieran came on for Ethan. With about ten minutes left of the game, Amy came off the pitch for Ethan. 

Although we conceded one goal, we still kept our heads high as a couple of minutes late, we scored another goal. We played confidently and started to get better throughout the whole match. We have now won 27 league matches in a row, undefeated.

Overall Mr. Faithfull rated us an 8/10 for how we played. We shook their hands and wished them luck for the future seasons ahead. 

Girls' football v Heathlands 23/3/17

Mr Barnes and I have just arrived back from watching a spectacular game of football, played by our girls v Heathlands.

Up against the strongest team in the league we knew it would be a tough game.  With only two matches behind the current team, the girls stepped out onto the pitch and took a 1-0 lead in the first half with a lovely finish by Lilia. Hard work from Amy created a few chances but unfortunately we were denied another goal.  Perseverance from Heathlands paid off and they equalised with a fine shot past Ruby.

Great performances from Millie and Evie at the back kept the defence strong with Meg and Rosie running through midfield alongside Morgan, Evie and Pui Ching.  Half time saw quick change around with Amy stepping into goal for Ruby.

Heathlands took a strong strike and took the score to 2-1.  However Ruby never gave up, running tirelessly at the defence.  Rosie fed through some fantastic balls and Ruby met them succeeding in beating the keeper once more with a wide angled shot.  The Kelvedon defence stood firm with support from the midfield players and the final score was 2-2.

In the words of Mr Barnes "Girls you surpassed yourselves, I am very proud of all of you!"

Well done girls

Mrs Bull

House Matches 2017

Yesterday saw a school event taking place on a beautiful sunny morning.  Every year, KS2 take part in House matches to determine an overall house winner.  For the first time, Year 1 and 2 also participated in this much anticipated event.

Every child competed in an activity to win points for their respective houses.  A wide range of events are organised and run by the staff enabling all students to compete in some way.  The competitions took the form of a netball tournament, a football tournament, an art competition, juggling, a quiz, a cricket tournament, team building, a sewing competition, battle of the bands, a sculpture competition and a very popular bootcamp style race.  Points were awarded for 1st - 4th place and the results are currently being collated with the winning house to be announced in Gold Book Assembly.

An excellent morning was had by all.  Many thanks to all the staff for wholeheartedly supporting this fantastic event.  The children had a great time and thoroughly enjoyed all the activities arranged.

Photos to follow with the announcement of the winner.

Mrs Bull