Football Kit

Posted on August 20th, 2024

Thank You!

Firstly I would like to say thank you to the Friends for purchasing the new football kit, well I say football but the plan is to be able to use it for hockey and tag rugby too. A winter kit! The old kit will also come in handy when we enter a second team or if there are 2 events on the same day.

I think, from expressions in the assembly that it was liked and actually putting on a kit gives an added sense of pride.

So a big thanks to you.

Secondly I would like to applaud our young people for their sportsmanship, their willingness, their courage and determination in their approach and support of each other in every event we have entered over the past year. They have shown great maturity and belief in themselves which will provide a solid platform for the coming year, whether at Sandringham or High school. For a small school we are always competitive and do very well against the much larger primaries, although at times it is a little frustrating for everyone but they take it in their stride.  We have been rewarded with gold medals twice this year in the Netball and Quadkids which were tremendous performances.

So thank you parents for your support and trust and thank you to all our young people for your willingness to listen, learn and give it your best!

Have a Great Summer!

Miss Leftley

Tennis triumph

Posted on July 15th, 2024

Mini Tennis Festival @ Lynnsport

11/07/24

This was the final SSP Event of the year and due to some schools dropping out we were asked if we would like to take another team of 4 players which we duly did, despite the short notice. So 4 boys and 4 girls took part in this fun festival, to understand a little bit more about the game. All of the children were constantly playing round robin games which also involved playing against each other. They learnt the rules, scoring and were given tips on how to serve etc. Once the first rounds were complete they went on to play doubles an almost full size court the only difference was where the base line was. They particularly enjoyed this and everyone was improving with every game. Finally Mrs Bowers put all their names in a hat and they were drawn out and a mini Wimbledon took place to reach an eventual final. As there were games constantly going on nobody really knew who was playing for which position until it was announced that Lenny and Lacey were playing for the  1^st/2^nd positions, Lenny went on to win. However the whole afternoon, despite the initial drizzle was a lot of fun and it was a good opportunity and insight into the game of tennis.

Quad kids success

Posted on July 12th, 2024

A Thrilling Thursday!

Quadkids @ Lynnsport

5 Girls and 5 Boys compete in all 4 disciplines, a 75m Sprint, a 600m Endurance, a Standing Long Jump and a Vortex Howler Throw. The times and distances for all competitors in all events are then converted to points to produce a school score.

It is a very exciting and unique event for Primary Schools as you never know what your position will be until it is announced at the end.  The girls were numbered 1-5 and took to the track first whilst the boys, 6-10 started with the field events. After these were completed they switched but as the boys finished first they came and supported the girls, scattering themselves around the infield to cheer on their teammates, especially in the 600m. The girls did the same thing and it was truly a very touching picture.

The Sprints were first and all of the girls ran superbly although there was a little head wind to contend with. Then it was the 600m which was the event they were all a touch apprehensive about.

Neve was first on the track and having competed last year she knew what to expect and took it all in her stride, steadying the nerves of the rest of the girls who were a little apprehensive and ran a super race. Sophia followed, if she was nervous it didn’t show, she took the inside line and strode out well, on finishing she came to me and said “I didn’t know I could run like that!” Pip had also competed last year and her confidence and belief allowed her to run a brilliant race to finish 2^nd too. Lacey came next and despite being very nervous but determined to give it her best went out strongly,  got a good position which she held for a long time but just got tired but kept going and never gave up. Ellenie raced last and having watched everyone got on the inside and just kept up the pace, finishing well.

The hard bit was over for the girls, it was off to do a long jump and throw which they all did consistently and managed to improve on for some solid points.

From where I was the boys’ throws were very good, very similar in length, with each saying they were pleased, equally so with the jumps.

The boys then took to the track and once more the sprints were solid but there was still the 6oom to come. Foster took them out and as with last year took the lead from the start and stretched out well.

William was next and went out like a rocket and had a very clear lead within 200m which I have to say left me thinking he has gone too fast but he knew how he felt and finished unchallenged. Isaac was next and if he was nervous it didn’t show he ran confidently and finished well. The same was said for Lenny and Dylan who ran similar races getting into a good rhythm, working hard and finishing well.

The hard work was over and the only information I had were their times but first a couple of fun relay races which left them all in good spirits. Then the results, 6 schools, Hunstanton, Denver, South Wootton, Riverside, Flitcham  and Sandringahm, had taken part! Who was going to get Gold and Silver? As always it’s in reverse order which keeps you guessing, 6^th, 5^th, 4^th, they said “We’re in the top 3,” 3^rd, “We’re going to get a medal,” one said, 2nd South Wootton, then the smiles and cheers 1^st and a gold medal, very apt as our play is” Gold.”

To say they were delighted is an understatement.

They so deserved it for their determination, their willingness to listen, learn and follow advice, the way they conduct themselves  but mostly for their constant  care and support for each other. It was a very special moment and I couldn’t have asked anymore of them. They all gave it everything they had.

A Magnificent Effort!

Team Sandringham

Neve, Sophia, Lacey, Pip, Ellenie, Foster, Dylan, Lenny, William, Isaac

Sailing adventures

Posted on July 1st, 2024

Tennis Tournament

Posted on July 1st, 2024

Yrs 5/6 Tennis Tournament @ Lynnsport

28/06/24

Thankfully Friday was cooler than of late but rather windy which meant once the ball had been hit it did seem to have a mind of its own. Nevertheless it proved to be a very enjoyable morning of competition with all our players gaining confidence and improving. The games were played on half the court and it was the first to 7 points who won. There were 5 teams in our pool and all players were ranked 1-4 and played their corresponding player. After some very close games we finished 2^nd in our pool and went on to play Glebe house who were 2^nd in their pool. The winners of both pools were North Wootton who then finished 1^st and 2^nd.  Despite playing well against Glebe, we lost 3-1 in games to finish 4^th.

However it is truly remarkable the effort the boys and girls put in to gain this position. They are always willing to give it their best shot with a super attitude which is what I am so proud of.

A Great Effort!

 Neve, Foster, Lenny, Pip

Sailing adventures year 6

Posted on June 10th, 2024

Sailing at Snettisham

Monday was year 6’s first sailing session. There was very little wind, just enough for a first lesson on the water to gain confidence for the coming weeks. However a few children still found themselves in the water!

Despite being a little apprehensive they all managed to get the Toppers moving, sailing up and down and around the buoys.

They all had a great time and are really looking forward to the next session.

Tennis report

Posted on June 10th, 2024

Yr 3/4 Tennis Festival @ Lynnsport

Thursday June 6^th

It was a pleasant Thursday morning and our team of 2 girls and 2 boys took part in this festival against Terrington Storm and Blaze, North Wootton Aces and Spins, Anthony Curton, Ashwicken and ourselves. The short games, up to 7 points but not recorded, on mini courts and followed by a couple of relay races.

The children were ranked 1-4 and played the corresponding player of the opposing team. It was strange having a net and court lines to negotiate but they soon got into a routine and enjoyed themselves, improving with each game. They were pleased with their performances and their points gained and all of them won some of their games. All of them deserved a medal for listening, applying what they had learnt, along with a good attitude but Arlo was chosen. Well done Arlo, Ellenie, Harrison and Florence.

There were some lovely comments.

“I really had fun.”

“I was nervous at the start but I enjoyed myself.”

“I got better each game.”

“I would like to do more tennis.”

Omnes Games Handball @ Lynnsport

Posted on May 31st, 2024

Omnes Games Handball @ Lynnsport Friday 24^th May

This was the first time I had seen Handball in action and thoroughly enjoyed it as did the children. The event was aimed at the older children and uses several netball skills although there is no time limit when you have possession. There are the usual techniques for any invasion game, attack and defend however it is a non-contact sport.

It was a festival designed for fun and no scores were taken but that doesn’t stop the children keeping track of them. There were 6 schools taking part in all, South Wootton, Flitcham West Lynn, Greenpark, Nelson Academy and Sandringham, we played them in that order. Each game was centrally timed and you could substitute at any convenient time during the game. The games were quite full on and it was end to end movement so with 3 subs and 5 on the pitch at once, we changed regularly. Our team certainly got involved and embraced the event. Playing confidently and supportively which was great to see. Even though it was just a festival their competitive nature came through and they won all their games.

A comment after was I really enjoyed that, maybe there could be a Handball League.”

Another said “Can we play it at school? It was so much fun.”

It was an enjoyable afternoon and as always they are so appreciative of these opportunities.

Town Cluster Dynamos Cricket Competition

Posted on May 31st, 2024

Town Cluster Dynamos Cricket Competition

@ North Runcton Cricket Club Monday 20^th May

Nine children from Years 5 and 6 took part in this annual event which always proves enjoyable, the setting is lovely. It began as a dull but dry day and ended up sunny and warm which caught the children out a little as there is no shade.  The children were as enthusiastic as ever to be playing against other schools but nervous as we had not played a full game before the event.

Our pool comprised of St Martha’s, the eventual winners who scored over a 100 in all their matches, Holly Meadows and Howard Junior.  The other pool had Gayton, Fairstead who finished 2nd, Ashwicken who were 3rd   and North Wootton in it.

Our first match was against Howard Junior, it was very close and with some tentative but steady bowling we won, second up was Holly Meadows, our confidence was growing and once again we won. Everyone was feeling happy, supporting each other and enjoying the matches but we knew St Martha’s were here to win. Unfortunately we could not match them in anyway; we gave it our all and never gave up and were sporting to the end.

However we finished 2^nd in our pool and went on to play Fairstead who were the pool 1 winners, St Martha’s played Ashwicken.  To their credit our children never gave up but the bigger schools were better than us and we went on to lose against Fairstead and then in the 3^rd/4^th playoff to Ashwicken therefore finishing 4^th overall which was a great result given the size of our year groups.

Thank you to the family members who popped over to support and for their lovely comments, it was very much appreciated.

Over the whole day our confidence grew and with that so did our skills, there were some super catches, consistent bowling and batting but importantly they worked as a team, encouraging and supporting each other, that really is what we do best!

Tri golf festival

Posted on May 16th, 2024

Trigolf Festival @ Lynnsport

Thursday 25^th April

Twenty children, 10 boys and 10 girls from years, 1/2 and 3/4 attended this event. It was a morning of mixed, rotating activities learning and improving our golfing skills.

It proved to be a lot of fun with our children enjoying the various activities as these comments prove:

“ I didn’t think I could do it, so I was worried but it was lots of fun!”

“ I really liked all the different activities.”

“ It was good.”

“ I think it was really fun as we got to try lots of different things like trying to get the ball in the paddling pool.”

“ I scored lots of points.”

“ I enjoyed playing the one where you had to hit different cones to score points. I really liked it.”

A great festival giving young people a taste of something different.