13/05/2012
Cricket
Wrekin Tournament U13
Result: 3 played no wins vs Prestfelde, Wrekin and Packwood
Player of the Match: Rory Church
The TN boys played some good cricket in this tournament and were unlucky not to register a win. In each of the games we made bright starts with the bat and in particular Rory Church and James Parsonage set a good tone early. We were just not able to post scores much beyond 30 and in our bowling we allowed a few too many extras leaving us just short of the opposition. Rory Church wins player of the tournament for his excellent 3 wicket opening over in game 2 and for leading the team by example with his organisation and with the bat.
Team Manager: Mr T Ward

13/05/2012
Rounders Wrekin Tournament U11
Result: Played 4, won 1, narrowly lost 3
A super effort by the whole team. After a nervous first 5 minutes the girls settled down to accurate and tight fielding in all their matches, supporting each other and moving to cover all areas of the pitch. In the first match we managed to get out the opposition within the 10 minute time limit and hit the ball well when batting. The girls then sat one game out before playing 3 matches in a row. The fielding improved with each game but we did tire a little in the final few minutes. The last game was the most exciting as it all came down to the last minute but unfortunately we lost by 1 rounder. A super afternoon of rounders!
Team Manager: Miss J Newlyn

13/05/2012
Rounders Wrekin Tournament U13
Result: Played 4 – Won 4 – Tournament Champions!
Player of the Match: Alice-May Bolshaw
What a glorious day of rounders at Wrekin which was enjoyed by the girls, staff and supporting parents. The girls played so well and won all their matches. The timed innings meant that we changed our fielding positions to concentrate on preventing half-rounders being scored on reaching 2nd post. Olivia Stanley was guarding against that eventuality, making numerous stumpings and taking several fantastic catches. Sophie Ridley bowled accurately and effectively, controlling the game from the centre – well done! Lauren Reid and Izzie Bulley threw great balls in from deep field and Georgia Turner ran round covering any position which needed it! It was great to see so many different names on the scorecard but Alice-May Bolshaw was our star batter, consistently wacking the ball out of the park – brilliant! She also played back-stop with composure and lightning reactions. I was pleased with the whole team spirit and support and the encouragement they gave each other throughout the day. Well done, everybody!
Team Manager: Mrs G Clark

15/05/2012
Cricket U8A v Ryleys (h)
Result: Win 35-31
Player of the Match: Calum Wilson
The U8 A’s got off to a winning start today with a good showing against the Ryleys in poor weather. Each pair bats for 2 overs and in the end our tight bowling and good running between the wickets gave us the edge over the opponents. Most importantly all the boys got a bat and a bowl and enjoyed their afternoon and learnt a little more about playing under match conditions. Calum wins man of the match for some really intelligent batting and running which we had practised in training. He also bowled really well.
Team Manager: Mr T Ward

15/05/2012
Cricket
U8B v Ryleys (h)
Result: 35-35 Ryleys win on wickets taken
Player of the Match: Archie McDonough
The U8b’s performed really well in driving rain to score 35 runs against the Ryleys to draw the game. In the end the result was decided on how many wickets were taken which went in the Ryleys favour. Archie wins player of the match for some excellent batting and running between the wickets.
Team Manager: Mr T Ward

16/05/2012
Cricket 1st XI v Yarlet (a)
Result: Won by 1 run
Player of the Match: Harry Irlam
One fantastic stop by Rafe Baker-Wilbraham, one brilliant final over under great pressure by Harry Irlam, one win for the Terra Nova first team. The boys can take immense credit for their performance today against Yarlet after they pulled off a sensational 1 run victory. After a superb partnership between Rory Church (32) and Tom Bromley-Davenport (29), we closed on 90. Although we were set for more we were pegged back by some excellent bowling at the death.Their innings started at a pace with some costly no-balls and Furnyhough (37) Malyon (21) paced the innings exceptionally well. In the end it came down to a wonderful spell from Sean Neary (4-9-0) to hold them back and keep them under pressure for the final over. Andrew Kim bowled brilliantly as well (4-10-0) but in the end it came down to Harry who took two wickets on the day to close with 4-18-2 and take the plaudits of match winner after he bowled Furnyhough with just 2 needed for a tie. The last ball was stroked to the boundary but some excellent fielding from Rafe prevented the second run and saw us take the first win of the season.
Team Manager: Mr T Ward

16/05/2012
Cricket Colts A v Yarlet (h)
Result: Won by 112 runs
Player of the Match: Will Fosbrook
This was another very strong performance. The batting was disciplined and I was pleased how many quick singles were taken. Will Fosbrook scored fifty six not out in a really dominant role. All the top order chipped in to make a big team score. Then in the field everyone got a bowl and Yarlet were all out for forty seven. There will be much stronger opposition to come and we mustn’t get carried away but this was a comprehensive win. Well done all.
Team Manager: Mr W Dearnaley

16/05/2012
Cricket 2nd XI v Ryleys (h)
Result: Lost by 12 runs
Player of the Match: Alistair Harris
After a great 1st innings bowling performance when we bowled out Ryleys 2XI for 56, prospects were good for a win (Ed Sanson 3 wickets, William Biggs Lovell 2 wickets). Despite an excellent batting performance from Alistair Harris (22) the rest of the team could not match his efforts and the team closed on 44 all out, 12 short of their target.
Team Manager: Mr T Ward

16/05/2012
Cricket U9A v S.Anselms (a)
Result: Won by 43 runs
Player of the Match: Joseph Bradbury
Off to St Anselm’s did the white and green machine travel to face the capable chaps of Bakewell. As much as the home outfit resembled the rugged, uncompromising Peak surroundings , the Derbyshire grit and ferocity would prove no real match for the Terra Novan iron fists in velvet gloves. Pitched up bowling, good judgement and clean smashing of the ball particularly through mid wicket proved to be a winning formula for the Cheshire Cats. We have top players and a growing team ethic. We all bowl and we all bat. Well done to Bradbury and Bryant, Barlow and Barry – all Bs with A grades in all departments. The Mr Ts – Thorpedo and Taylor terrific, Rhys and Rosser respectful yet ruthless, splendid Speith smashed it superbly and Fosbrook’s forceful fire found our foes floundering. What a team! Let them eat cake. Today it was Bakewell Tart.Wine for my men – we ride at dawn! Mr A Livermore

16/05/2012
Cricket U9B v S.Anselms (a)
Result: Won by 21 runs
Player of the Match:Calum McCormick
On the win of the coin toss, our captain had decided to bat first. After a steady opening from the first two pairs, Aidan and Edward walked onto the wicket, creating a staggering 20 runs between themselves. The remaining two pairs followed suit, giving Terra Nova a total of 56 runs. Terra Nova took to the field with a positive start with Hugh giving very little away, setting the standard for the rest of the innings. Miles had a great first over bowling, achieving the first and only maiden of the match. However, the star bowler was Calum who managed to get two wickets and keep the opposition from scoring the runs they needed. Great performance the boys should be proud of.
Team Manager: Mr A Livermore

16/05/2012
Rounders U13 v Yarlet (a)
Result: Won 10.5 – 4.5
Player of the Match: Izzie Bulley
I was really pleased with the all-round performance of the whole team. Sophie RIdley bowled with great composure, varying the pace and style of each ball to unsettle the batters. Any ball missed was hurtled to first post for Olivia Stanley to stump and other spun balls skewed high into the air to be caught by Izzie Bulley. All the fielders contributed to the team victory with catches held and long balls thrown in quickly and accurately. All the girls made valiant effort with the bat and most made it onto the score sheet. Our captain, Izzie Bulley, earns Player of the Match for her fantastic performance as Back Stop – her catching was secure, her ball throwing effective and she was quick to make vital decisions. Well done!
Team Manager: Mrs G Clark

16/05/2012
Rounders U10 v Yarlet (a)
Result: Won 8-7 rounders
Player of the Match: Batter Charlotte Conniff Fielder Georgia Knott
The girls played very well in a close and exciting match. The grass was long and we played with a softy so it was difficult to hit the ball any great distance. Risks needed to be taken to get the half rounders and Charlotte rose to the challenge. Lulu P also angled the direction of her hitting to great effect.When fielding the girls were very slick and kept the pressure on. A few missed catches but well recovered and fielded into the posts.Well done girls.
Team Manager: Miss J Newlyn

16/05/2012
Rounders U13 v Rossall (a)
Result: Won 24.5 – 7
Player of the Match: Annie Livermore
This group of girls gelled extremely well considering they are not used to playing together in match situations. A great team effort was in evidence throughout, and despite being up against a weaker team, the girls never let their guard down.There was some excellent batting and fielding from Lauren Reid and some super hits from Alice-May Bolshaw. In the 1st Innings Annie Livermore took an impressive catch and narrowly missed a second due to a no ball call. The whole team were focused, confident and slick and proved to be very adaptable. An impressive and well deserved victory!Thanks too to our Captian, J Cross Wood, who did a sterling job!
Team Manager: Mrs G Clark

17/05/2012
Athletics Yr 3 and 4 v Edenhurst (h)
Result: Won 54-49
A great afternoon of athletics with some wonderful individual performances. Edenhurst dominated on the track despite some very close races. TN dominated on the field events, particularly the long jump and throwing. It was lovely to see the year 3 pupils holding their own and showing great potential for the future.
Team Manager: Mrs N Linnell

09/05/2012
Cricket 2nd XI v Rossall (h)
Result: Lost by 17 runs
Player of the Match: Theo Smith
In conditions more suited for rugby, TN boys put on their whites and headed out into the rain. We lost the toss and were put to bowl first. Never an easy task to bat on a wet wicket but the Rossall openers played with a straight bat and scored well putting 50 on the board for no wicket. Sykes and B-D bowled well and found edges and it was Sykes who forced the batsmen to hole out to Smith at mid on. Irlam and Blood bowled good lines and restricted the batsmen. Ferguson C finished with a flourish leaving us 117 to win, not and easy task.Rossall opening bowlers were fired up, Blood and Roberts fell cheaply bringing in B-D and Sykes. Sykes was bowled by a “pee roller” but B-D was solid. Next came Smith who took on the bowlers at full speed racking up the runs in a flurry of fours and sixes. We were now looking strong.However we lost a couple of quick wickets and the run rate fell, 117 was just a few too many.Thank you to all those boys involved you can be proud of your efforts.
Team Manager: Mr T Ward

01/05/2012
Rounders U11B v St Pius X (h)
Result: TN 9 St P 3.5
Player of the Match: Charlotte Conniff
A great start to the Rounders season for the U11s. The girls were eager yet poised and demonstrated some excellent fielding skills. Despite the wet conditions they managed to score some impressive rounders, particularly in the second innings when greater confidence allowed for some tactical risk-taking! A good team effort and a well deserved win.
Team Manager: Miss J Newlyn

02/05/2012
Cricket U9 v Edenhurst (h)
Result: Won by 33 runs
Players of the Match: Theo Bryant / Joseph Bradbury
The Terra Novan under nine cricket machine has been formed now and the testing of the engines came under their opening scrutiny yesterday against the keen and co-ordinated Edenhurst dogs of war.On a soft early May wicket, all boys bowled one over and batted for two. In this embryonic stage of the term, it was encouraging to see clean hitting, relatively smooth running between the wickets and bowlers trying to pitch it up in the rain affected most English of conditions – a veritable puddingesque strip. It was also reassuring to witness both Terra Novan batsmen and fielders starting to grasp the concept of backing up. They did what they have been told. Vital.Let the horses of progress gallop at pace now the term is up and running. There is so much to learn for these talented boys. Never underestimate the powers of eight and nine year olds. Their ability and willingness has a beautiful simplicity – the central essence of sport at any level in a world where it is overcomplicated by professionalism and cliched punditry and loud & proud ignorance. These boys have the technique, they listen, they learn and they improve so quickly. They can do it all. They just need telling, guiding and praise. Next match expect to see some quick singles and fuller length bowling.Wine for my men. We ride at dawn.
Team Manager: Mr A Livermore

02/05/2012
Cricket 2nd XI v S.Anselms (h)
Result: Lost by 8 wickets
Player of the Match: Harry Irlam
A below par batting performance proved crucial to the result. S.Anselms bowled economically and restricted our boys to a score well below our potential, some last ditch lusty blows from Harry Irlam gave us hope for an upset. We fired up our bowling attack and hoped for some early wickets, Sanson the bowler was struck through the covers for four first ball, we faced a stern test. Harry Irlam bowled full and straight which proved fruitful picking up two wickets. Tom blood bowled a valuable maiden over bringing a run out. However a couple of back to back fours brought S.Anselms within 3 runs and another four sealed the win.Lots of lessons to be learnt and valuable experience was gained. Big thanks to boys for stepping in at the last minute. Well done boys, you should be proud of your efforts, ’tis’ a long season and this is just the beginning.
Team Manager: Mr T Ward

02/05/2012
Cricket 1st XI v S.Anselms (a)
Result: Lost by 55 runs
Player of the Match: Sean Neary
After an excellent fielding performance from our boys where they restricted St. Anselms to just 80 from their 20 overs, Terra Nova were not able to reach an equivalent score. On a pitch that was slow and popping, many of our batsmen were caught out by uneven bounce and gave wickets away to catches. Pick of the batsmen was captain Rory Church who impressed with his leadership and calm approach and Sean Neary for an excellent spell of 1-8 off 4 overs.
Mr T Ward

02/05/2012
Cricket Colts A v S.Anselms (h)
Result: Won by 63 runs
Player of the Match: Hal Dearnaley
On a pudding of a pitch the umpires decided two bounces before the bat would be a no ball. Terra Nova batted first and scored a massive total of 135 for 8 with Hal Dearnaley batting until the last ball, through thirteen overs for 32 runs. Other notable performances were 17 from George Faulkner, 15 from Jack Lea-Jones and 18 from Will Fosbrook. We were able to give everyone a go with the ball and ten people bowled. Hal was on a hat trick at one point and George took two wickets and orchestrated a magnificent run out. Some great bowling from everyone confirmed a fantastic win as St..Anslems were all out for 72. Impressive captaincy from Jack too. Next up our Edenhurst, who rather ruined the party of our football season – I am looking forward to next Wednesday already.
Team Manager: Mr W Dearnaley

02/05/2012
Rounders U13 v Denstone College (a)
Lost 24.5 – 13.5
Player of the Match: Mary-Kate Rylands
The first fixture of the season is always going to be a tricky one as the girls need to sharpen their fielding skills and find form with the bat. We struggled in the first innings as Denstone had several very strong hitters who put the pressure on our deep fielders. In return, we were rather careless in running between bases, trying to sneak an extra half rounder! The second innings was much improved fielding and batting. Amy, Mary-Kate and Jay all contributing to the score sheet.
Team Manager: Mrs G Clark

02/05/2012
Rounders U11 v WPS (h)
Result: Won 15 – 9
Player of the Match: Kath Neary
The girls lost the toss and were put in to bat first. They hit well and scored 3 whole rounders and 6 halves off 27 balls, taking chances on their last ball. Fielding improved from Tuesday’s match with more accurate passing and catching. Balls were quickly fielded in to the posts stopping Wilmslow from scoring full rounders.The girls increased in confidence in the second innings whilst keeping their concentration, restricting Wilmslow to 3.5 rounders.A super team effort and a well-deserved win!
Team Manager: Miss J Newlyn

02/05/2012
Rounders U10 v WPS (h)
Result: TN 20 – WPS 6 won
Player of the Match: Georgia Knott
After a very long wait for the opposition to arrive, our Year 5 girls yet again acquitted themselves with skill and determination.Assured batting and fielding in the first innings gave us a lead of 11 rounders. Confidence soared in the second innings. The girls probably took too many risks, resulting in too many batters getting stumped, but there were some cracking hits from Lulu Pollock and Georgia Knott, to mention just two, so we still managed to score a respectable 8 and a half rounders. Despite the lateness of the hour and weariness setting in, the girls remained alert in the field with some super passing between back stop, bowler and 2nd post.In many ways an easy win, but a better opposing team would not have allowed us to become so comfortable in the second innings.
Team Manager: Miss J Newlyn

02/05/2012
Cricket Colts B v S.Anselms (a)
Result: “Won by 25 Runs ”
Player of the Match: Thomas Bradbury
The team produced a great start to the season with a confident win. Thomas showed great maturity and knowledge of the game when organising his team. Terra Nova won the toss and chose to field first. Max Rosser took this opportunity to take three wickets, giving TN a strong grounding when we went in to bat. Ike McCormick stood out as the star batsman, hitting the boundary three times and was able to contribute to securing the victory.
Team Manager: Mr W Dearnaley

03/05/2012
Swimming
U8 Swimming gala v Pownall Hall (h)
1st Boys Team 2nd Girls Team
Player of the Match: Everyone
A great afternoon in the pool with all the swimmers trying their hardest. Some great individual efforts and some very stylish swimming styles.
Team Manager: Mrs A Cross

03/05/2012
Rounders U11A v Kings Macc (a)
Result: Lost 8-13
Player of the Match: Lexie Linnell
The girls were a little slow to get going and did not hit many or have any sense of urgency when running between the posts. When fielding there was lots of ball fumbling and weak passes. Kath worked very hard as back stop and Evie and Emily picked up most balls sent in their direction.The 2nd innings was much closer with both teams scoring 4.5 but we still had the potential to perform much better.
Team Manager: Miss J Newlyn

03/05/2012
Rounders
U11B v Kings Macc (a)
Result: Lost 8.5-11.5
Player of the Match: Lulu Pollock
This was, for some, the third match in as many days so there were some weary legs and concentration was a little lacking. This was compounded by the fact that we were playing on a gravel pitch.The first innings was very close with some confident batting from both teams. The TN fielding had the edge – good ‘set pieces’ from the back stop, bowler and 2nd post again. We finished with 5 and a half rounders to their 5.In the second innings we lacked the necessary concentration to deal with a more confident Kings batting side. Too many loose balls on a much faster surface meant we gave away a few too many rounders. Kings fielding was also much more effective, allowing us only 3 rounders. A good match giving us plenty to learn from and improve upon in the future.
Team Manager: Miss J Newlyn

The judges were Crispin Harris, Director of Jackson-Stops & Staff and Artist David Boardman of Dukes Oak Gallery, Brereton.

David commented, “I had the most wonderful day viewing and judging all of the paintings submitted for this competition. The work produced by these very young children was inspirational, imaginative and refreshing. It was incredibly difficult to choose the winners from such a large number of fantastic pieces of work and I would like to congratulate every single entrant – we have some real budding artists in Cheshire.”

The winners were presented with their awards at Terra Nova School at a fun-filled family morning, which involved treasure hunts, face painting, PFC Playmakers, a craft table and the presentation itself.

Headmaster Andrew Lewin said: “The children who came to the Prize Giving had a wonderful time seeing their paintings displayed and seemed to really enjoy the activities on offer before the presentation. Luckily the rain stayed away and we enjoyed some lovely sunshine.”

The winners were:
Best Overall Winner (pictured), sponsored by Jackson-Stops & Staff, was awarded to Naomi Litton from Chrysalis Day Nursery for her beautifully painted butterfly. The Gordon Wilkinson Cup for the Most Promising Artist went to Thomas Eaton from Brereton Playgroup. The Best Age Two Prize, sponsored by August Blake Development, went to Liam Williams of Holmes Chapel Pre-School and Oliver Cornes of Apples and Pears Day Nursery. The Best Age Three Prize, sponsored by Photolink Creative Group, went to Poppy Cummings of Kids Unlimited Crewe and Inayah Munir of Chapel Grange Montessori. The Best Age Four Prize, sponsored by Terra Nova School, went to Anna-Maria Griffiths of Alderley Day Nursery and Sebastian Fairhurst of Goostery Pre-School. Holmes Chapel Pre-School was awarded the ‘Most Creative Nursery’, which was sponsored by Brewin Dolphin.

Highly Commended Awards, sponsored by Sodexo, went to: Bridie Smith of Holmes Chapel Pre-School; Beth Townsend of Holmes Chapel Pre-School, Clara Sheard of Chrysalis Day Nursery; Grace Murray of Chrysalis Day Nursery; Megan Croxton of Chelford Village Pre-School, Kizzy Swain of Chelford Village Pre-School; Poppy Strickson of Rainbow Day Nursery; Isabella Baker-Bradbury of Terra Nova School; Bradley Gleave of Terra Nova School; Simon Jennison of Hollinswood Childcare; Ben Monks of Poppies Red Cross; Millie Allen of Brereton Playgroup; Constantia Carr-Winterburn of Alderley Day Nursery; Oliver Lowe of Hartford Old School House; Kate Keen, an independent entrant; Romilly Glover, an independent entrant; Bailey Heath of Busy Bees Day Nursery; Isabelle Fawkey of Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery and Isabella Turner of Kids Count Pre-School.

Amongst our Year 8 pupils, William Biggs-Lovell is the latest to join the list of scholars for this year and we are delighted that he has been awarded an Art Scholarship to Shrewsbury School. He has spent hours preparing a fabulous portfolio of artwork, particularly specialising in animals after meeting the sculptor Dylan Lewis at an exhibition.

Mary Kate Rylands has been awarded both an Academic Scholarship as well as the Basil Hulme All-Rounder Scholarship for Theatre and Art to Ampleforth College, near York. She demonstrated a broad range of talents through several days of examinations, tests and interviews.

Sedbergh School in Cumbria awarded two of our pupils scholarships; Theo Smith an All-Round Scholarship and Edward Sanson a Design Technology Scholarship. They had to demonstrate a high level of aptitude in their chosen fields. Sophie Cullis has also received an All-Rounder Award to Fettes College in Edinburgh. She was tested and interviewed in a variety of different aspects of school life, including music, sport and drama.

Earlier this year, Matthew Clark was awarded a Design Technology Scholarship by Repton School. In addition this year, Lexie Linnell, in Year 6, received an All-Round Exhibition by Denstone and Jemima Pickersgill, in Year 7, and Blake Hannaby-Cummins, in Year 6, were both awarded Music Scholarships to King’s School in Macclesfield.

Headmaster Andrew Lewin commented, “Receiving news about scholarships is one of the most exciting parts of the job and this year we have had some wonderful successes. Week after week I’ve been receiving phone calls from senior schools informing me of the latest scholarship news and enthusing about the quality of candidates that we have put forward. I would like to congratulate all of the pupils and all of the staff for their hard work – it takes incredible discipline and dedication to achieve these kind of results. With yet more announcements expected in the coming weeks, our scholars board will be looking very healthy by the end of this year! It is a great testament to the all-round education that we provide here at Terra Nova. Of course, these pupils are only the tip of the iceberg. There is a great deal of talent in the school and things are really exciting.”

Pictured are the Year 8 Scholars.

17/03/2012
Netball
U11 Netball Tournament S Anselm’s (a)
Result: 7th
Player of the Match: Georgia Armour
A very spirited performance from a fabulous bunch of girls. All bar Georgia were a foot shorted than every other player in the tournament but what they lacked in height they made up for in determination and speed. As the afternoon progressed they grew in confidence and forced the other teams to work hard. The on court play improved as the girls spread out and began to run into the spaces for the passes and made excellent use of the bounce passes. Georgia is my man of the tournament as she was so instrumental in preventing the opposition from getting the ball to the shooters with her one handed interceptions and timing of her moves. Congratulations to all the players, you all did a wonderful job representing the school and you show great promise for the future.
Team Manager: Mrs N Linnell

17/03/2012
Netball
U11 Netball Tournament S Anselm’s (a)
Result: 4th overall
Player of the Match: Lexie Linnell
A great performance by the girls, working hard in all 6 matches to challenge the opposing team and make them work for the ball. Maria was a stand out, playing goal defence flawlessly in the first few matches; getting multiple interceptions to stop the other teams scoring. Lexie was critical in moving the ball down the court, her speed and determination allowing the girls to get possession of the ball. Lulu Pollock was changed into goal attack for the last two games, and her ability to move around the goal third allowed for her and Georgia to score, and gave the team the wins they had worked so hard for.
Team Manager: Mrs N Linnell

18/03/2012
Rugby
Small schools VIIs Semi final of Salver
Player of the Match: Harry Irlam
The boys played some great rugby against some very well drilled teams. The tactic of getting the ball to Harry on the wing and making use of his speed allowed us to score a few tries. The boys tackled bravely and fought to the end of every match. A good day out and lots was learnt.
Team Manager: Mrs N Linnell

19/03/2012
Rugby
1st XII v Prestfelde
Result: Won 25-10
Player of the Match: Bertie Linnell
A quite hard fought victory. Main targets are running straight and being a bit more team spirited. Well done.
Team Manager: Mr W Dearnaley

20/03/2012
Hockey
U13 v King’s Macclesfield (a)
Result: Lost 5-1
Player of the Match: Theo Smith
The boys took an early lead but were then outplayed by a very strong Kings Team who were at home on the astro. All the boys played very well but they played a defensive game which meant they lost the chance to score when the ball was in the attacking end. Theo worked his socks off on the wing playing in defence and attack. Rory dominated the mid field and fed the ball out nicely to Matthew and Charlie. Will and Harry improved throughout the match and made some strong tackles. Tom in goal made some superb saves but was really up against it with some strong club players slotting the ball past him from some difficult angles.
Team Manager: Mrs N Linnell

20/03/2012
Hockey U12 v King’s Macclesfield (a)
Result: Won 5-1
Player of the Match: Sean Neary
A fabulous match, with generous team play throughout. TN played skilful, accurate hockey and dominated the game from the first whistle. Kings struggled to gain possession but tackled determinedly.TN had good shape and used the width of the pitch to great effect.All but the final goal were scored from deflections with William Beal working hard on the wing passing in for Sean Neary and Oliver Sykes to add the finishing touches. Jack Soulsby worked hard in defence along with Tom Blood who played with real determination. Bertie Linnell controlled the midfield, switching the play across the pitch and scoring a lone goal in the last few minutes of the match.Well done, an excellent performance.
Team Manager: Mrs N Linnell

20/03/2012
Rugby
U9 Rugby Tournament at Ryleys
Result: Won the tournament
Player of the Match: Oliver Barlow
A fabulous performance of rugby from our well drilled boys. The forwards dominated the scrums and the backs showed a great turn of speed. The boys showed bulldog spirit as they continued pushing for the tries right up until the final whistle of the final game. A great future awaits these boys as they progress through the school.

20/03/2012
Rugby
U9 Rugby Tournament at Ryleys
Result: 8th place
Player of the Match: Oliver Taylor
This team were hugely responsible for the A team winning overall as the defence of these boys prevented other teams getting tries and therefore keeping the points difference down. They played some excellent rugby and showed true grit and determination in the face of some tough opposition. They were very supportive of each other and behaved wonderfully. The coaches were very proud of this team during the afternoon.

21/03/2012
Rugby
U11 SMH VIIs Tournament (a)
Result: 7th out 8
Player of the Match: Blake Hannaby-Cummins
A difficult day in a tough group. Donhead (eventual finalists), Merchant Taylors and APS all proved to be very competitive and, despite giving our all, we did not really play the rugby we were capable of. We then faced St Ambrose in the Plate semis and lost a very good and close game so it was for pride that we took the field against Oratory Prep School. The boys proved that there was still plenty at stake by giving their best performance of the day winning a very close fought game by four tries to three. All credit to them all for sticking to the task throughout and improving all the time.
Team Manager: Mr AGW Lewin

21/03/2012
Netball
U9 Netball Festival
Result: 3rd overall
Player of the Match: The whole team
I have to say how wonderful it was for me to umpire and watch this U9 team. They were delightful – they played as a team, they worked really hard, they responded well to instruction and their netball got better and better as the afternoon went on.Their results were:v Rydal Penrhos 1-5 lostv St Pius X 10-5 wonv Terra Nova B 6-1 wonv Wilmslow Prep 3-6 lostv Wilmslow Prep B 11-0 won. The shooting from Grace Oakley and Francesca Harris was outstanding they simply did not miss from anywhere in the circle. Lucy Exley, Jessica Evans and Georgia Edwards were quick around the court and linked the play from defence to attack. While Grace Ferguson and Adelaide Sillar defended superbly jumping for lots of interceptions. Well done to all the girls.
Team Manager: Mrs Lewin & Mrs N Linnell

21/03/2012
Netball U11 v St Pius X (a) and Windermere
Result: Lost 7 – 2 , 7 – 2
Players of the Match: Emily Clark and Lexie Linnell
The first game was against a very good St Pius team. The girls played well and worked hard but the opposition were too quick and skilful once they had possession of the ball. The second match against Windermere was far more equal and the score does not reflect the play. Both teams passed well and made good interceptions. Possession was equal and we had as many chances on goal, if not more. However, Windermere had a very tall goal keeper with a long reach who made it impossible for Tallulah and Kath to shoot accurately. Great defending as always from Maria and Eliza. Lexie and Emily slowed the game down when needed and waited for each other to find space. outwitting their opponents. Well played! A good effort.
Team Manager: Miss J Newlyn

21/03/2012
Netball
U11 B v St Pius X (a) and Windermere
Result: Lost to St Pius 6 – 3 ; 4-3 Beat Windermere
Players of the Match: Madison Ashurst and Grace Harrison
These were two games where the whole team played well. We were much the better team against St Pius, but had to contend with an extremely tall opposing Goal Attack! The passing during this game was excellent. In the Windermere game, again there was great passing in all three thirds. The victory may well have been greater but the goals just wouldn’t go in for us. However, they still one and had a lovely afternoon of netball.
Team Manager: Miss J Newlyn

21/03/2012
Netball
U12 v Yarlet (a)
Result: Won 20 – 2
Player of the Match: Annie Livermore
The year 7 girls finished the netball season with a great display at Yarlet. They played with confidence, passing the ball amongst the whole team. We conditioned the play to make them think about dodging and creating space around the court. Lizzie and Kate were effective in defence, making it extremely difficult for the shooters to concentrate on their accuracy. Annie, Georgia and Jemima linked the play well up the court , passing into Amy and Ottilie in the circle. Well done girls!
Team Manager: Mrs N Linnell

21/03/2012
Netball U13 v Yarlet (a)
Result: Won 20 – 2
Player of the Match: Larissa Pietersma
The last match of the season was a convincing performance by our year 8 girls and was much enjoyed by our merry band of travelling supporters. They all marked their opposition closely, made numerous interceptions and were then extremely quick to move the ball up the court in minimum number of passes. Both Olivia and Sophie made sublime passes into Alice-May in the circle – they were unstoppable! The hard work put in by the mid-court players was rewarded with fantastic shooting -both Alice-May and Larissa had their eye in for accuracy – netting goals from all around the circle. Izzy and Sophie were great in defence, making it very difficult for their shooters to concentrate on accuracy. Well played, girls!

21/03/2012
Hockey
U13 v Malsis (a)
Result: Lost 5 – 1
Player of the Match: Theo Smith
A tough battle was fought between both sides who were evenly matched only tipped by one player from Malsis who had the scoring edge. The team played below its potential and once again was brought down by inner team bickering and blame. I retain that the team could perform far better if they simply remained positive and worked for each other. Theo stood out in commitment and a hunger for the victory.
Team Manager: Mrs C Curtis

21/03/2012
Hockey U12 v Malsis (a)
Result: Won 5 – 0
Player of the Match: Bertie Linnell
The boys stepped onto the pitch against a strong opposition and asserted themselves from the first whistle. There was good commitment, movement and vision through the whole team. They thoughroughly deserved the victory and the team is showing great promise. Team Manager: Mrs C Curtis

21/03/2012
Netball
U9 B Netball Festival
Result: 6th in group
Player of the Match: The whole team
The girls played really well and got better as the day went on. Tactical changing of positions allowed us to adapt to the opposition and to give all the girls a chance to perform. The year 5 girls were wonderful with the way they encouraged the younger ones and helped them improve. Everyone began moving into spaces and the catching and footwork was spot on. A little more strength and accuracy in passing would have helped but overall I was very pleased with the performance of all the team.
Team Manager: Mrs N Linnell

22/03/2012
Netball U8 v Greenbank (a)
Result: 1-1
Player of the Match: Ella Thomson
A very good effort from the year 3 girls. The game was very even in the first half and there was no score at half time. In the second half Terra Nova had most of the play but were unfortunately unable to convert all the shots into goals. Emily scored the only goal but she and Ella found it difficult to shoot into nets which were set at a higher level than they are used to. A good result.
Team Manager: Mrs A Kelly

22/03/2012
Netball U9 v Greenbank (a)
Result: Lost 5 – 1
Player of the Match: Lucy Exley
As we were short of an umpire I only saw the second half of this game and the girls were already 4 – 1 down. The TN girls have been playing 7 a -side netball in most of their matches and struggled to revert to 5 a -side. They lost their shape and resorted to making long passes which could easily be intercepted by the taller Greenbank girls. In the last quarter they aimed for shorter, quick passes and this improved the play. They defended well and worked hard until the final whistle.
Team Manager: Mrs A Kelly

10/03/2012
Netball
U11 Terra Nova Netball Tournament
Result: Second Place
Players of the Match: Whole team
A very enjoyable morning of good quality netball. The girls improved with each match and won their last two matches against AESG and Rydal convincingly. They narrowly lost their first match but gained a point for scoring 50% of the winning score. Well done to the whole team.
Team Manager: Miss J Newlyn

12/03/2012
Netball
U11 v Ryleys (h)
Result: Won 8-1
Player of the Match: Kath Neary
A strong performance by the Terra Nova team. They kept their shape and moved the ball quickly from defending to attacking areas. All the girls intercepted the ball well and the shooters were on good form. We changed postions for the final quarter which gave the girls a chance to play in a different position to the one they usually play. Well done!
Team Manager: Miss J Newlyn

14/03/2012
Rugby
U13 Terra Nova VIIs Tournament
Result: Came last
Player of the Match: Charlie Ferguson
Great effort, scored some tries and it was very close versus St. Anslems. Well done everyone.
Team Manager: Mr W Dearnaley

14/03/2012
Rugby
U10 Shrewsbury Rugby Festival (a)
Result: Lost in Semi-final
Player of the Match: Ike McCormick
The boys played brilliantly today – good wins over St Bedes and Packwood without conceding a try were the obvious highlights. Ike McCormick’s directness and aggression was breathtaking, as was Harry Sheil’s penetrative runs. Max Rosser also ran and tackled well. We lost to Shrewsbury House in the semi-finals. No disgrace there – national champions from Guildford. If they came all that way, you know they weren’t messing about. Well done, the lads. Thank you to Mr McCormick, our brilliantly professional and encouraging coach on the day. It’s so refreshing for the boys to receive useful rather than merely cliched advice on match days.Wine for my men. We ride at dawn!
Team Manager: Mr Livermore

14/03/2012
Netball
U13 v SMH (a)
Result: Lost 39-5
Player of the Match: Olivia Stanley
Was a very tough game of netball for the girls, making this our biggest loss of the season. SMH were able to get many interceptions, and the passing from the girls lost us the ball. Although the shooting from Alice-May and Lauren was fairly accurate, the opposing defence made it difficult for the girls to get the ball. In the second half Terra Nova fought harder for the ball; Alice, Catherine, and Sophie making tactical passes in the center third, while Olivia and Izzie were in the defensive circle getting many interceptions to limit SMH’s score.
Team Manager: Mrs N Linnell

14/03/2012
Netball U12 v SMH (a)
Result: Won 20 – 18
Player of the Match: Whole team
This was certainly the best game of netball the girls have produced this season. It really was an end-to-end, thrilling spectacle which resulted in a win for Terra Nova! Each of the 7 girls pushed themselves to extraordinary levels of skill, physical demands and concentration, working for each other and enjoying the success. Jessica and Kate were fabulous in defence, making crucial interceptions and tipping away the rebounds from missed shots. Annie, Georgia and Mary-Kate showed great awareness of each other’s positions on court, moving the ball quickly and effectively. Amy and Larissa’s shooting was brilliantly accurate and kept us ahead throughout the match. Congratulations to each and everyone in the team!
Team Manager: Mrs G Clark

14/03/2012
Netball
U10 v Yarlet (a)
Result: Won 9-8
Player of the Match: Madison Ashurst
A very exciting and enjoyable game. The girls started poorly and were losing 4 – 1 at half time. After a firm team talk they upped their game and stuck to their own areas. As a result the girls created space and made linked passes from one end of the court to the shooters. With determination and hard work they fought back to level and managed to hold onto the lead for the final minutes. A good team performance in the second half and a great game to watch.
Miss J Newlyn

14/03/2012
Netball U11 v Beech Hall (a)
Result: Lost 1-10
Players of the Match: Sofia Pietersma and Lexie Linnell
This was a very disappointing performance, on the whole. The opposing girls were much taller and consequently we gave the ball away too many times. More accurate passing and a change in tactics, through using more bounce passes, were needed. Sofia Pietersma had a great game however, and despite being the smallest girl playing, made many interceptions and moved excellently around the court. A good performance was also put in by Lucy Vincent.
Team Manager: Miss J Newlyn

14/03/2012
Football
U11 Football Tournament at S Anselm’s
Result: Won the plate (0-4, 1-1, 1-1, 8-0, 6-0, 4-2)
Player of the Match: Hal Dearnaley
Plate winners and some exceptional football played. After losing the first group game to the eventual winners we outplayed everyone else we played notching up 20 goals to the 2 we conceded. Another piece of silverware and some great performances by some of the squad.Hal Dearnaley was exceptional on the wing and produced some fantastic pass and move play with Will Fosbrook and George Faulkner. Special mentions to Hugo Bardsley for some excellent saves, Gus Fiennes for some strong defending, William Adye for two terrific goals on debut and Leo Cullis and Jack-Lea Jones for their excellent workrate.
Team Manager: Mr A Livermore

15/03/2012
Rugby
2nd XII v Ryleys (h) 56-31
Result: Oliver Sykes
A brilliant display of running rugby by the boys, strong performances came from Neary, Linnell, and hard running from Beal gave TN an early boost. Lack of concentration allowed the opposition back into the game with a late push, but we held on for victory. Well done to all involved.
Team Manager: Mr W Dearnaley

Andrew Kim, Matthew Clark, Mary Kate Rylands and Catherine McEwan, all Year 8 pupils, competed against 26 other teams, all of which were from senior schools and who included Year 9 pupils.

The challenge was tough and included four rounds which comprised of a group competition, ‘crossnumber’, a head-to-head competition and a ‘relay race’.

The four pupils finished in a very impressive 3^rd place, closely behind two large, selective senior schools.

Head of Mathematics & Senior School Gill Clark commented, “The children were absolutely fantastic. Not only did they rise to the challenge, they set out to have a wonderful day and made the most of every opportunity. They were an absolute pleasure to be around. Finishing in 3^rd place, against much bigger schools with older pupils was a fantastic achievement!”

04/03/2012
X-Country National Prep School X-Country (a)
A very strong performance from all the runners in cold miserable conditions. We held our own in all the races and had some excellent individual results. Will Fosbrook was 34th in the U11 boys and Jack Soulsby was 30th in the U13 boys. Against a starting line up of 250 runners the pupils did exceptionally well.
Team Manager: Mrs N Linnell

05/03/2012
Rugby Colts A v Ryleys (h)
Result: 54-47
Player of the Match: Max Rosser
Well done to the lads in a brutal and momentum swinging match. And a match it literally was with both sides ideally equipped to produce a very close result. Harry Sheil and Ike McCormick played a huge part coming on at half time but the man of the match must go to Rosser, our skipper, for his tackling, one in the first half in particular, his pace and his willingness to play on through injury for a lot of the match. Well done to all the lads. What a good match to be a part of.
Team Manager: Mr A Livermore

06/03/2012
Rugby U8 v Ryleys (a)
Result: Win
Player of the Match: Archie McDonnagh
An excellent start by the boys from 3AK winning by several clear tries. They pressed the ball and forced turnovers and were clinical in their scoring of tries. Tom Sheil was a standout but today the man of the match goes to Archie McDonnagh for some excellent runs.
Team Manager: Mr T Ward

06/03/2012
Rugby U8 v Ryleys (a)
Result: Loss 11-13
Player of the Match: Oliver Mitchell
This was a very close game and we were unlucky not to get a result. In the end we ran two tries beyond the deadball line which proved crucial. Overall the game was played in a great spirit and some of the running, passing and tackling on show was of excellent quality. Oliver Mitchell was excellent in his tagging and wins player of the match. Jamie Livermore and Tom Lewis also played very well and Seb Fishwick and Callum Reid both scored excellent tries.
Team Manager: Mr T Ward

06/03/2012
X-Country
Worksop X-Country (a)
A fabulous effort from everyone with some well deserved individual performances.Girls U11 came 2nd with Eve and Maria 1st and 2nd respectivelyBoys U11 came 2nd with Will and Leo 2nd and 5th respectivelyBoys U13 came 3rd with Jack coming 3rdI was very proud to take all the pupils and to see how well they represented the school.
Team Manager: Mrs N Linnell

06/03/2012
Netball U9 v Ryleys (a)
Result: Won 4-2
Players of the Match: Grace Ferguson and Grace Oakley
Terra Nova got off to a flying start with a quick gaol from Francesca Harris. This was a game that went from end to end with both sides giving their all. TN however were not as quick onto the ball which allowed the Ryleys to take the lead. At half time they led 3 goals to 1. In the final quarter, Grace Oakley scored an incredible goal from the edge of the circle to make the final score 2 : 4 to the Ryleys.
Team Manager: Mrs N Linnell

06/03/2012
Rugby
U9B v Ryleys (a)
Result: Lost 15-30
Player of the Match: Sam Rosser
A well fought game with our boys keeping their heads up. Good tackling but the boys struggled to put the phases together to make the tries themselves.
Team Manager: Mrs N Linnell

06/03/2012
Rugby U9A v Ryleys (a)
Won 25-10
Player of the Match: Gabriel Thorpe
A great game with the ball going end to end. Rhys and Hugh created gaps for the backs to exploit. Solid tackling from Calum and good runs from Oliver allowed us to win a very close match.
Team Manager: Mrs N Linnell

06/03/2012
Netball U8 v Ryleys (a)
Result: Lost 0-5
Players of the Match: Lauren Taylor and Jennifer Halliwell
The under 8′s match was a Hi 5 netball game. This is never easy as the girls aren’t allowed to mark and can only jump to intercept the ball when it is thrown – this all comes down to timing. Despite losing, the ball did travel from either end of the court. However, TN found it difficult to get the ball into the circle for our shooters. The girls worked hard and gained valuable match experience.
Team Manager: Mrs N Linnell

07/03/2012
Rugby 2nd XII v Ramillies Hall (a)
Result: Lost 34-17
Player of the Match: Edward Sanson
An interesting game against some very physically strong opposition. With a mixed ability team we didn’t quite manage to keep the ball alive for long enough to run rings around them. Some great tries scores but ultimately their brawn (and one seriously rapid and colossal player) won them the game. Well done everybody in the way we conducted ourselves in defeat.
Team Manager: Mr W Dearnaley

07/03/2012
Rugby
Colts v Ramillies Hall (a)
Result: 70-55
Players of the Match: Ike McCormick & Jack-Lea-Jones
There can’t have been many higher scoring games across the land yesterday. It was great fun to play tag again and the boys were legends on and off the pitch. I thought Ramillies hosted us perfectly – burgers and chips no less and a brilliantly experienced and encouraging ref. A clovely afternoon for all concerned. Well done the white and green machine.
Team Manager: Mr AGW Lewin

07/03/2012
Netball U13A v Denstone College (h)
Result: Lost 20-19
Players of the Match: The whole team
An outstanding match with the girls playing some of the best netball they have played all term. The shooters were on fire, interceptions were well timed and everyone fought for every ball. Sophie Cullis and Sophie Ridley were outstanding and really upped their game. I was very impressed girls! Well done.
Mrs N Linnell

07/03/2012
Netball U12 v Denstone College (h)
Result: Lost 7 – 16
Player of the Match: Alice Hawke
We put up a brave fight against year 8 opposition who were physically bigger, stronger and more agressive than us and it took our girls, including 2 year 6 girls, a while to adjust to the spirit of the game. In the second half we stood our ground, thought about our passes and were rewarded with some fine shooting from Ottilie and Larissa. Kate and Jay started jumping for the rebounds from shots at goal and Alice Hawke found space around the court to receive passes and was quick to pass the ball on again. Well played!
Team Manager: Mrs N Linnell

07/03/2012
Netball
U11A v King’s Macclesfield (h)
Result: Lost 11-7
Player of the Match: Tallulah Pollock
Once again the girls started strongly and had many unsuccessful shots at goal in the first half of the game which meant we were trailing by 1 goal at half time. In the third quarter the team lost concentration and Emily and Lexie started to tire after already playing a full match for the U13 team that afternoon. We gave away too much possession through careless passing and started to crowd. There was some excellent team work between Tallulah and Georgia in and around the D who worked the circle and made some super passes. Unfortunately we could not convert them all into goals. A few areas to work on before the tournament on Saturday but a spirited effort.
Team Manager: Miss J Newlyn

07/03/2012
Netball
U11B v King’s Macclesfield (h)
Result: Lost 9-0
Players of the Match: Georgia Armour and Madison Ashurst
Despite the loss, there was some excellent defending by Georgia armour against an extremely tall King’s GS. It was the height of the opponents that really made the difference. Our girls played well, passing the ball around accurately. Evie BW also made many interceptions.
Team Manager: Miss J Newlyn

07/03/2012
Hockey U11 v Malsis
Result: Lost 1-8
Players of the Match: Hugo Bardsley and Max Rosser
A friendly game was played against a more practised Malsis side. The boys equipped themselves well in the first half but slipped from the second as the goals began to trickle in. Some strong defending and hard work was evident but in the end we lost out to the better team. Hugo Bardsley saved an average of a shot every three minuets as he outdid himself on the goal line.
Team Manager: Mrs A Cross

07/03/2012
Hockey
U12 v Rossall (h)
Result: Draw 3:3
Player of the Match: Bertie Linnell
It was a busy first half with both TN chances in the D going begging and two of Rossall’s chances being converted. In the first half we were 2:0 down and looking a little ragged. Oliver Beddow and William Beal had lots of work to do in defence and made tackle after tackle count. Alastair Harris performed with calm confidence in goal making some difficult saves.We improved our shape and control in the 2nd half and began to make inroads against Rossall. Bertie Linnell worked very hard in the midfield, using both wings to give our play width. Jack Soulsby and Oliver Sykes(C) played the ball down the wings with determination despite tough opposition. Tom Bromley Davenport converted one excellent cross in, swiftly followed by a second from a solo run. Bertie Linnell took the score to 3 all with a magnificent shot from the edge of the D in the final minute of the game. Well done boys! A fantastic match.
Team Manager: Mrs C Curtis

08/03/2012
Rugby U8 v APS (a)
Result: A won B won and C lost
Players of the Match: Thomas Sheil, Javarne Samuel and Callum Reid
The U8′s performed exceptionally well with the A and B team both securing wins and the C’s coming up just short against APS. A – Some of the running was excellent and the movement and tagging was really impressive. The A’s overturned a deficit to win by 6 tries. Callum Wilson, Harry Berry and Thomas Sheil all put in impressive performances but the team was very disciplined in their defense. B – The B’s played very well in a tight encounter. Some of the running from Javarne and William was excellent and Max and Jonathan produced some excellent tagging. Finlay Williams impressed us all with his speed and excellent footwork.C – The C’s played very well as a team and kept up with their opponents throughout the game. They showed great character and Sebi Fishwick scored 3 tries. Callum Reid impressed us all with his speed and determination.
Team Manager: Mr T Ward

08/03/2012
Netball U9 v Greenbank (h)
Result: Loss 4-2
Player of the Match: Jessica Evans
The first half saw quite a lacklustre performance by our girls. However, they were much stronger in the second half – the passing was more accurate and the they were better at finding space. The defenders also were better at intercepting. Jessica played particularly well and a special mention should be made of EV who claimed she couldn’t shoot and then made 2 goals from 2 attempts!
Team Manager: Miss J Newlyn

08/03/2012
Netball
U8 v Greenbank (h)
Result: 4 – 0 lost
Player of the Match: Rhianne Henderson
A good first half where the girls moved well and made some good passes into space. For most of the team it was their first match and they worked hard against a more experienced Greenbank side. Emily and Deena had shots at goal in the first half which narrowly missed. Rhianne defended extremely well and made work difficult for the attacking side. Sireen and Holly became more confident as the game progressed but the girls struggled to get the ball into their shooting area in the second half. A strong performance from the captain. Willa.
Team Manager: Mrs A Kelly

08/03/2012
Hockey
IAPS U11 Regional Hockey Repton
Result: Last
Players of the Match: Hugo Bardsley and Max Rosser
Not a very good performance from the boys who did not play to their full potential. The games were close and we had 2 draws and 4 losses but there was no communication from the boys and very little holding of position. It was a good learning experience in a very busy week but it was a shame for the boys not to have done better.
Team Manager: Mrs A Cross

28/02/2012
Netball
U9 v Rydal Penrhos
Result: 1 – 6 loss
Players of the Match: Lucy Exley and Grace Ferguson
Once again the girls tried hard and fought well throughout the match. Grace was excellent as Goalkeeper and both her and Adelaide made many interceptions. Unfortunately, an injury to Francesca meant Lucy Blood having to play out of her usual position , but again she worked well to adapt to this.
Team Manager: Mrs A Kelly

28/02/2012
Netball
U8 v Rydal Penrhos
Result: 2 – 1 lost
Player of the Match: Lauren Taylor
A close game played by 14 very enthusiastic girls.
Team Manager: Miss J Newlyn

29/02/2012
Rugby 1st XV v Prestfelde (a)
Result: Lost 42 -5
Player of the Match: Oliver Sykes
Not as bad as the result looks. We were up against an all Year 8 very strong Prestfelde team who also had some very, very rapid runners. Think “Road Runner” and you are there! We had about a third of possession and territory but we did threaten their try line frequently. We were brave in defence and skilful with ball in hand but if you are not winning the collisions there will only be one result! Some food for thought but positively so! Oliver Sykes man of the match for some great tackling. Well done.
Team Manager: Mr W Dearnaley

29/02/2012
Rugby
Colts B XII v Prestfelde (a)
Result: Lost 24 – 49
Player of the Match: Blake Hannaby-Cummings
Strong start to the match, with George and Mo making ground in the forwards, creating the space that Max needed to secure his two converted tries. However, Prestfeld were able to match the first two tries with two of their own, creating an exciting first half. Minutes before the whistle was blown, Prestfeld were able to take the half time lead with a score of 21 – 14. After some fighting words from the the team captain, Blake, Terra Nova started the second half strong. However, the obvious mismatch in size began to show as Prestfeld were able to make good use of the scrums, and scored another four tries. Terra Nova continued to score points, with another converted try and penalty before the final whistle was blown.
Team Manager: Mr AGW Lewin

29/02/2012
Rugby
U9A v Prestfelde (h)
Result: Won 7-1
Player of the Match: Toby Bywater
A great game with superb tackling and good pressure from the defense. TN boys played some good tactical rugby by drawing the opposition and then passing before the contact. Hugo and Rhys got stuck in and created space for the wingers to score 3 tries. The boys showed their class today, defending well and using the whole pitch.

29/02/2012
Rugby
U9B v Prestfelde (h)
Result: 25- 10
Player of the Match: Sam Rosser
A fantastic performance was displayed by the team, Sam Rosser showed a great turn of pace for his tries. Lots of hard running and rucking by Owen Speith and Oliver Taylor created a platform for the backs. Luca Walter was a hard man to stop. Two slips in concentration gave Prestfelde hope, but a final try from Oscar Barry sealed their fate. Well played boys! Victory was well deserved!

29/02/2012
Rugby
U11 Packwood VIIs Tournament (a)
Result: Semi Finalists of Plate Competition
Players of the Match: Jack Lea-Jones, Will Fosbrook, and Harry Shiel
In a strong Group we beat Moulsford B comfortably in our first game. We then, slightly disappointingly, lost to Moor Park a team we could have beaten (although they went on to do well in the Cup Competition). Our final match against the much fancied St Olave’s was encouraging and we went into the Plate Competition as third in the Group. We faced Packwood B whom we comfortably beat showing some real style. This left APS to face in the semi finals. In a very close game we lost 14 – 7 with a try in the dying minutes. The boys played well and showed that they have potential. It was a very positive day and all bodes well for the future.
Team Manager: Mr AGW Lewin

29/02/2012
Netball U13 v Prestfelde (h)
Result: 18 – 13
Players of the Match: Alice-May Bolshaw and Georgia Turner
This was a fantastic game to umpire. The whole team worked incredibly hard throughout the match. There was some excellent defending from Georgia. The passing was accurate and the game was fast flowing. By the end of the first half, the score was very close at 8 – 9. However, the third quarter was the clincher, with TN scoring 9 goals! Alice-May was on fire! The passing in to the circle was also very accurate. Overall a brilliant performance by all!
Team Manager: Mrs N Linnell

29/02/2012
Netball
U11A v Prestfelde (h)
Result: 6 – 3 lost
Player of the Match: Emily Clark
A very gutsy performance by the girls against a strong Prestfelde side. The girls showed more aggression and kept the ball well in the middle two quarters. The teams had an equal amount of possession but T.N. were unlucky in their attempts to shoot on target. Eliza and Maria worked hard in defence against bigger players. Emily H, Lexie and Emily C moved the ball quickly down the court and the shooters, Georgia and Tallulah worked well together in the D.The girls tired a little in the final quarter and gave the ball away too often but we won the second half 3 – 2.
Team Manager: Miss J Newlyn

29/02/2012
Netball
U11B v Prestfelde (a)
Result: Draw 7-7
Player of the Match: Madison Ashurst
This was a very exciting game to umpire, with both teams quite competitive from the beginning. Ellie and Kathryn were very accurate in their shooting of the first half, giving us a 6-3 lead at half time. All the girls moved the ball down the court quickly and effectively, with Madison Ashurst being the star at breaking away from the girl marking her. There was no scoring from either team in the third quarter, but Prestfelde came back hard at the girls in the last quarter – scoring 4 goals in a row, before we got our goal to make the final score a 7-7 draw.
Team Manager: Miss J Newlyn

29/02/2012
Netball U9 v Prestfelde (a)
Result: Lost 3-7
Player of the Match: Lucy Exley
A very good game and the girls scored within the 1st minute and looked like they were going to have it all their way. With some harsh umpiring from Prestfelde the game soon went the way of the opposition. The girls stayed on top of the game and worked very hard. It was only the result of silly passes in the D that we lost the chance to shoot and keep the score closer. The girls are improving so much and playing a very good tactical game.
Team Manager: Mrs A Kelly

29/02/2012
Netball
U13B v Beech Hall (a)
Result: Won 10 – 8
Player of the Match: Whole Team!
What a fantastic display of resilience, fight back and teamwork. This group of girls should be so proud of their victory having taken a while to switch on and dropping to 0 – 7 after 10 minutes! The shooters struggled with accuracy and the defence, having made fantastic interceptions, struggled to get the ball away up the court. They concentrated on short, sharp passes and keeping their opponents on an extremely short rein. During each quarter they raised their game one notch further and offered each other great encouragement. The final 10 minutes were tense but the girls held their nerve and were rewarded with a much deserved victory. Brilliant!
Team Manager: Mrs G Clark