St Mary’s attended the English Schools’ Swimming Association Championships today. Performances were strong across the group, with all students involved swimming well.

The Year 8 Girls’ team did well to finish in the top 3 in their Medley heat, with great swims from Anna Hodgson, Rebecca Scott, Ellen O’Brien and Emilia Keavine. The Year 10/11 Girls stormed to victory in their Medley heat, winning comfortably by several lengths with Sofija Melnik, Sian Martin, Niamh Hall and Sophie Martin really unlucky to just miss out on a medal.

The stars of the day were the Year 11 Boys’ Team. Jonathan Gray, Jack McConnell, Joe Taylor and Zak Logue performed brilliantly in both the 200m Medley and the 200m Freestyle, dominating their heats and just missing out on the trophy. They finished 2^nd overall, in both races and left with well-deserved silver medals, as a result.

The entire group acquitted themselves brilliantly from start to finish, and their attitudes and effort throughout, were a credit to the school!

Students competing included:

Mr Hook (PE Teacher)

St Mary’s Year 7 football team welcomed Excelsior for a first round City Cup match on the 1^st of October. Ben Jubb scored an early strike from the edge of the area to get St Mary’s off to a fantastic start. Jack Pilling scored a well worked second, before Jubb added his second of the day with a screamer from outside the box, arrowed into the top corner leaving the opposition GK no chance. The defence was solid throughout the game with Damon Baghi, John Carr and Thomas Storey covering each other well. Jack Emmerson then scored a poachers goal, following up a well saved shot by the Excelsior keeper. A fantastic through ball from Jack Pilling then set up Connor Milne and he finished well at the near post.

After the half time, a terrific move ended with Jake Barlow hammering the bar from distance. Another well struck shot from Barlow beat the keeper to make it 5-0. Kieran Harrison was impressing in the St Mary’s goal, with a smart save from an Excelsior counter attack preserving the clean sheet. He was again called into action with another good save at his near post minutes later. Excelsior managed a consolation goal with a fine free kick from distance proving just out of reach for Harrison in the St Mary’s goal. Ben Jubb completed his hat-trick with 5 minutes to go with another long range strike flying in the top corner. Matthew Dyter and Damon Baghi added late goals completing a fine victory for St Mary’s, ending comfortable winners 8-1.

Thanks again to Johnnie Gray for refereeing the game.

Team

GK – Keiron Bell

LB – Damon Baghi

CB – John Carr

RB – Thomas Storey

CM – Ethan Kortenbach

CM – Jack Pilling

RW – Sam Lievesley

LW – Ben Jubb

CF – Sabaean Lanagan

Substitutes

Jake Barlow

Keiran Harrison

Toby Caisley

Jack Emmerson

Connor Milne

Matthew Dyter

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Mr Hook (PE Teacher)

Thursday 18th September

The Year 7 football team played against Cramlington Learning Village in the 2nd Round of the English Schools FA Cup.

Coming up against a strong and well trained side, the team’s attitude and effort was fantastic throughout. An early chance to take the lead went begging, and despite playing good football throughout, the Cramlington team was too strong, ending comfortable winners 8-0. Stand-out performers included Jack Pilling, Jake Davison and Ethan Kortenbach who worked tirelessly in midfield, and John Carr and Damon Baghi who were terrific in defence.

Thanks should also go to Johnnie Gray for refereeing the game well.

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Mr Hook (PE Teacher)