CPSL Football - Kelvedon 9 v Monkwick 0

CPSL Football League - Kelvedon 9 v Monkwick 0

Our school football team got back to winning ways with a confident performance against Monkwick, resulting in a nine nil victory.

The team played extremely well in the first half, demonstrating quick one touch passing and also pacy counter attacking football. The second half we continued to battled and scored several more goals. Full match report to follow.

Well done everyone. Mr Faithfull

Man of the match - Luke Towler

Colchester United EFL Cup

The first tournament of 2018 saw our boys’ football team enter the EFL Kids Cup. Confidence levels were high after a 3-0 victory over Prettygate. The first game saw Kelvedon play St. Luke’s, which finished 0-0. Luckily, our striker Oliver Wood scored two stunning goals assisted by Harry Taylor, which ended up a dominant performance reaching high levels. However, a disappointing match against Friars Grove knocked confidence levels back down seeing a 1-0 defeat end our unbeaten streak. Lyons Hall were our fourth opponent which saw both teams go for glory. The match was settled with a 0-0 draw. Fordham were our next opposition. Once again, Oliver Wood was on form again scoring a magnificent two goals assisted by Luke Towler and Sammy Taylor, leading to a further victory. The final game of the tournament saw a strong Montgomery side strike within minutes putting them 1-0 up, however the boys never gave up and pushed on for an equaliser, which saw another great goal by Oliver Wood (who cannot stop scoring) tie the game up for a 1-1 draw. Sadly, Kelvedon finished third in the group and did not manage to qualify to the semi-final. We go again next time!

Written by Mr Ladlow, Ollie Wood and Harry Taylor.

Thank you to Mr Ladlow and Mr Walsh for taking the team to this tournament in my absence and supporting the players. Mr Faithfull

Breaking News - Prettygate 0 v Kelvedon 3

Breaking News - Kelvedon secured a three nil victory in our football league match vs Prettygate.

We played a football match against Prettygate and ended up winning 3-0. In the first half Ollie scored which put us up 1:0 even though we did not play very well. In the second half, we scored two fortunate goals but played much better. We played in a formation 2-3-1 with Charlie in goal, Adam and James in defence and Lewis, Harry and Sammy on the wing. Luke played through the middle and Ollie up front. Match report by Charlie and Lewis

Indoor Sportshall Athletics

A team of athletes from Year 5 and 6 set off this morning for Colchester University, who were hosting this years Indoor Athletic tournament.
This is one of my favourite events that we attend during the year.  It is well organised and gives the children an opportunity to look at athletics with a different view.  As we are all in a large sports hall everyone is also able to easily support each other in their individual events.
Competing visibly against 6 schools today, we have also been in competition with 6 schools who completed the same events last Wednesday.  Therefore at this stage we are unaware of our placing.

However that aside, the children were fantastic today and represented the school with pride and great spirit.  The new kit as always made us stand out and there was no doubting the children's keenness to do well.  We competed hard in the track events and proved successful in many of the track events so whatever the outcome a fantastic morning was had by all.

Well done to everyone who took part and many thanks to the parents who drove and supported.

Mrs Bull

CPSL Football League - Friar's Grove 0 v 7 Kelvedon

Our school football team got back to winning ways with an impressive 7 nil victory away at Friar's Grove.

Friars Grove vs Kelvedon

                                             AFTER MATCH REPORT

On Monday the 27^th of November 2017 Kelvedon took on Friars Grove. The first half was tight as Friars Grove had a strong midfield. Luckily, Lewis Banks converted one in from a corner; the first half ended 1-0 to Kelvedon. The second half started and Kelvedon were going in for the win! Not long after the start of the second half Ollie Wood had a shot on target but it was saved by the keeper; luckily Luke Towler was there to finish it off. Shortly after Friars Grove were on the attack but it was firmly intercepted by James Rogers and Kelvedon were on the counter attack. James Rogers passed it to Luke Towler who passed down the line to Lewis Banks then, Lewis made an unstoppable pass to Harry Taylor who smashed the ball into the back of the net. A classic counter attack goal from Kelvedon to make it 3-0! Would there be time for a comeback?

Friars Grove were keeping possession of the ball until Ollie Wood was eager to get the ball back and so he did. He was through on goal but unselfishly he passed the ball across the goal to Luke Towler who finished an open goal. 4-0 to Kelvedon. Fortunately, we won a penalty through Ollie Wood being tripped up in the penalty box. James Rogers stepped up to the penalty, but sadly missed; Luke Towler came in from the rebound. He hit the crossbar and it came back to the penalty taker James Rogers, and he amazingly flicked it to Luke Towler who finished it off! 5-0 to Kelvedon. Next straight after Friars Grove kick-off Adam Lilywhite won it back through a brilliant tackle and Kelvedon were on the attack. James Rogers played a through ball to Ollie Wood who ran through the defence and slotted it into the bottom corner! 6-0. Instantly, the Friars Grove player’s heads dropped and gave away a corner. Finlay Newton’s skilful cross was half-volleyed by Harry Taylor to make it 7-0. A fantastic win for Kelvedon.

Written by:

James Rogers and Luke Towler

Colchester Blackwater Tournament - playoff match

Kelvedon 2 v Heathlands 6

Our school football team played their playoff match against Heathlands over at Thurstable today.

Unfortunately, we ended up on the wrong end of a 6 v 2 defeat. The scoreline was a little harsh on the players who gave their all and competed very well for much of the game against a strong, athletic side who made the most of the chance they created. A deserved victory for Heathlands but plenty of positives for our team.

I am pleased with the improvement our side has made over the early part of this season and I am sure we will have plenty of successful results over the coming months.

Player of the match - James Rogers

Mr Faithfull

Colchester Blackwater Girls Football Tournament

Our girls' football squad took part in the Colchester & Blackwater Partnership tournament at Thurstable School on Tuesday morning. This was the first time that most of the girls have played in  competitive matches. They did themselves and the school proud by finishing fourth out of fifteen teams and were only defeated in the semi-final in a penalty shoot-out. We played seven games altogether, winning two, drawing four and losing just one. A brilliant effort by every single one of our players and they can't wait for the next opportunity to show off their skills. Our magnificent ten were ; Sally, Shauna, Megan, Carrera, Shania, Molly, Amber, Lily, Ruby and Ella - well done all of you !