PGL Tournament
On 28th March, 29 KS3 netball students left for Swindon to participate in our first PGL tournament. Mrs Kovic, Mrs Stonehouse and Miss De Bunsen took 3 year groups to compete again 6 other teams each. With 6 games to play against a variety of schools and club level teams, some great lessons were learnt and real progression was made.
7a started the weekend with a shaky start but heads held high, went on to win the next 4 matches, making it through to the semi-finals for a very respectable 3rd place. 7b fought hard and showed some amazing teamwork against some tough teams, sadly not placing but keen to return next year with more experience and strategies.
Year 8 scored more goals with every game and put up a battle against a lot of club teams, some with Year 9 players. They learnt with more communication and considered decisions, they could outwit their opponents and keep them on their toes.
Year 9 experienced a wealth of knowledge and our defensive side really took feedback on board to make it tough for the opposition to score. They also placed in the semi-finals and eventually beaten by the overall winners. 3rd place, out of 7 teams, was a great achievement and as with all the year groups, can’t wait for the new season to start in September. Two teams to place 3rd across the tournament put a smile on everyone’s face.
Aside from netball, the activities on site was relentless…in a good way!! Giant swing, zip wire, abseiling, rock climbing, obstacle courses, orienteering, silent disco and movie night kept everyone entertained and our dedicated PGL representative was proud to support and cheer on his Winston team!
The biggest success of the weekend though was how all our students were so supportive of each other and how much fun they had as a whole group, rather than split year groups. New friendships were formed, resilience and ingenuity was clear in abundance and all were proud to represent Winston Churchill School.
Well done to all our students this weekend. The sun shone, lots of netball was played and many laughs were heard. Apparently they also have football, rugby and yoga packages….same time next year?
Mrs Kovic
Director of Sport
