Girls Dynamo Cricket Finals at Downham

Posted on June 30th, 2025

It was a pleasant morning to be heading to Downham for this event with our team of girls who were looking forward to playing again. Many had played in the mixed event which gave them an insight to Dynamo format. The event winners and runners up would then be invited to the County Finals at Horsted. As a couple of schools had dropped out the remaining 6 played each other in a Round Robin format which I feel is a little fairer on all the teams. The children kept their batting and bowling partners from before and most certainly had improved.

As the positions were being sorted several said where do you think we finished, I thought 4^th at best and that pleased them all. As it was Ashwicken and Fairstead finished joint 5^th, Ingoldisthorpe were 4^th, we were 3^rd as our run rate was better. This delighted the girls; I was pleased I had got it wrong. St Martha’s were 2^nd and Glebe House won, we were offered at place at the Norwich finals but like other schools in our cluster the date clashes.

It was a super day and everyone enjoyed themselves and they were thrilled with how they played. They really are all so willing and versatile, giving every sporting activity a go!

Brilliant Effort!

Elsa, Lacey, Mila, Pip, Florence, Maisie, Nyla, Ellenie

National Veggie Day

Posted on June 20th, 2025

Year 5/6 celebrated National Veggie Day on Monday by having some veggie snacks.

This included: sugar snap peas, cucumber and a variety of peppers.

Bon Appetite…

A delicious way to end SATs week…

Posted on May 15th, 2025

The Year 6’s have worked incredibly hard this week during SATs: Showing courage and maturity throughout!

We ended the week with the ultimate breakfast: BACON SARNIES!

Success in the Sun at Lynnsport

Posted on May 6th, 2025

On Monday, 28^th April, our Town Cluster winning Netball team played in the West Norfolk Finals against other cluster qualifiers. In total there were 7 teams who played each other in a round robin format, whoever gets the most points wins, unlike other tournaments which have been pool matches, semis and finals.

The teams we played were Ingoldisthorpe, Smithdon cluster winners, Eastgate, Denver, Downham cluster winners, Nelson, Docking and Terrington, Terrington cluster winners. Five of the six games were played back to back which kept our momentum and enthusiasm going.

The results were extremely good with everyone scoring, we won 5 games clearly scoring 5 or more nets in each and drew 1 against Eastgate 4-4 which was extremely exciting and nerve wracking, their resilience to keep coming back was immense and truly showed how well they support and encourage each other and have developed as a team. It really did get quite warm but their level of play never dropped.

This drew comments from other coaches who complemented them in their play and attitude and how deserved the winners spot was. I was very proud to hear that and for parents to witness their success and what it means to us all. They are a super group of children and they couldn’t have achieved it without the rest of the club helping them.

 Fantastic Job, Team Sandringham!

Isaac, William, Elsa, Mila, Lacey, Pip and Ellenie.

Year 3 and 4 Bee Netball Festival

Posted on March 24th, 2025

This event, held at Lynnsport, is an introduction therefore no scores were taken, to playing netball but on a smaller court and only 2 attackers and 2 defenders. 14 schools from the West Norfolk area took part in the morning session; there was a similar run one in the afternoon. There were 4 pools that after the first round rotated into a new set of 4 pools. The rules are the same, as are the objectives, to not concede any nets but to score. For our children it was a good opportunity to play against other schools which is vastly different to being against children they know. They were all a little wary to begin with but gradually got into it. It was also a good way of introducing children who haven’t played before as they had the support and encouragement of the others. It proved very positive with everyone improving over the 6 games they played but most of all they all appeared to enjoy it which is the most important.

Quicksticks Hockey Monday 3rd March

Posted on March 9th, 2025

It was a fine sunny day and our teams, Sandringham Steelers and Sharks were among 23 teams taking part in this event. The teams were divided into 4 pools, playing a round robin and then similarly placed teams played for positions. The Steeler’s took on Fairstead, drawing 1-1, Hunstanton, drawing 3-3, Holly Meadows losing 1-0, St Martha’s Chiefs winning 4-0 and finally Nelson, winning 2-0. This meant we finished 3rd in our pool and played Terrington who we drew 0-0 and consequently finished 10th. The Sharks had some young players and played well, finishing 21st overall. It was a great effort and opportunity for them all. We really did enjoy taking them and seeing how much they improved and enjoyed themselves.

“It made me a better hockey player, getting into space.” William.

“I loved it because I improved a lot, scored 1 and did well in defence and kept it away from goal.” Harriet.

I LOVE HOCKEY!

“I liked playing against other teams and I learnt how to get in space.” Harrison.

“Miss Leftley was an amazing coach when I scored a goal I was so happy.” Maisie.

“I like playing hockey and playing against other teams and different people.” Ollie.

“I liked playing hockey, I have played it before and it was fun,” August.

“I enjoyed playing hockey and I improved in controlling the ball.” Isaac.

“I learnt how to get in space and I nearly scored a goal and I loved it!” Alice.

“I enjoyed it and loved every moment.” Florence.

“It was so much fun and I’m very proud of myself because I scored twice.” Ellenie.

Some super comments!!!

Girl’s Football @ Lynnsport

Posted on March 9th, 2025

There has been a bit of a push to get girls playing football and we have been lucky to have been able to field a team from years 5 and 6. There were 14 teams taking part in this tournament with the top 2 teams, St Martha’s and South Wootton, going to Norwich for the finals. It was an exciting day and all the girls enjoyed the event and the opportunity it gave them.

“It was very competitive but fun and I’m very happy because I scored a goal.” Maisie.

“I had so much fun, we came 13th and we got 5 points altogether and scored 4 goals.” Lacey.

“I loved being the goalie and I only let 2 goals in which I am extremely proud of.” Ellenie.

“I thought we did very well and we scored.” Pip.

“It was really fun and enjoyable.” Harriet.

“I thought that it was really fun but some of the teams were quite hard but we worked well as a team and at the end won!” Mila.

“I am so happy how it all worked and us working as a team.” Georgina.

“Football today was fun and exciting. I loved playing against the other teams. In our last match we won, 3-0.” Elsa.

“I enjoyed it. I think we got better at tackling and definitely at scoring goals. THANKS!” Nyla.

These are really great comments!

WELL DONE GIRLS!

Speed Stacking

Posted on February 23rd, 2025

On Monday, 10th, two groups of children participated in the Omnes Speed Stacking Festival at Lynnsport against six other schools. It proved to be a lot of fun, and the children were highly engaged, becoming quicker with each round. Although there is only so much you can do with nine or twelve plastic cups!

“I had a lot of fun,” – Hope.
“It was fun and exciting, and I liked how you had to race against other people,” – Stellan.
“I enjoyed it, but it went on a bit long,” – Alice.
“I found it fun, but it was also challenging against the other competitors,” – Dylan.
“It was fun, but it got a bit boring towards the end,” – Amelia.
“I liked stacking the cups, and we won some,” – Taliah.

Volleyball @ Lynnsport

Posted on February 23rd, 2025

Eight children from Key Stage 2 participated in this non-scoring festival, which served as an introduction to volleyball. They joined players from four other schools: South Wootton, Flitcham, Greenpark, and West Lynn. It was a fun festival where skills and confidence were built with every game played. With six players on court at any one time, substitutions were rotated throughout the games. The number of participating schools ensured that the children remained active all afternoon. The Omnes series provides an opportunity for children to try different sports and have fun, as reflected in their comments.

A super afternoon!

“I really liked it, and it was really fun even though I wasn’t the best at it.” — Alice.
“I really enjoyed volleyball, and I think I improved by the end; I liked serving.” — Maisie.
“I really enjoyed volleyball and found playing against the other schools fun.” — Elsa.

“It was brilliant, and I learned how to play.” — August.

“I enjoyed all of volleyball; I think I improved my serving because I found a method that doesn’t hurt as much.” — Isaac.

“It was fun, and I enjoyed it; I got better at it.” — Arlo.

“I really enjoyed the games, but I also liked practising on court 3.” — William.
“It was really quite fun. It was hard at first, but then I got the hang of it.” — Ollie.

Dodgeball

Posted on October 26th, 2024

DODGEBALL

This was the first event in the OMNES series which offers taster sessions in non-curricular sports.

A team from Yr 1/2 and another from 5/6 took part in an afternoon of fun run by the college students at Lynnsport. The games were played in rotation with the 5 other schools, West Lynn, Denver, South Wootton, Greenpark and Flitcham. For some children it was the first time they had played against other schools and as it was a festival it was more about fun and learning skills rather than winning.

It was all rather noisy but lots of fun!

“I learnt that we had to follow instructions.”

“I liked playing other teams.”
“I liked that the score didn’t matter.”
“We worked together.”

“Some teams were hard but we kept going.”

“It was fun and exciting!”