Newport CE Primary School

Last Saturday, we embarked on this year's journey to take part in the London Mini Marathon! The day started bright and early. Loading onto the coach, buckling up and setting off for the day. Once we got to London, the sun was shining as we walked past Big Ben on our way to the Horse Guard Parade where the race would begin. We arrived at the venue, put our stuff down and had a small bite to eat for some energy before starting. Once we were reenergized, the runners did a quick warm up with Mr Brunton before heading over to our starting pen. We gathered together, kept our legs warm and headed for the starting line. The energy was building, the children couldn’t wait and finally the buzzer went and we were off !

The atmosphere was electric, with so many people lining the streets to watch the event and cheer on all the runners. We spoke to our runners at the start and told them they can go at whatever pace they wanted to, with some choosing to run slower to take in the atmosphere and experience, whilst some chose to run as quick as they could to record the fastest time they could. No matter what version of the run they decided to do, every single child put in so much effort to complete the race and that was definitely on show by the red faces ! Every single child completed the race in wicked times, collected their medals and soaked in the moment. 

After completing the race, we then had some lunch in the park to celebrate and recover from the rest in some much needed shade, before heading back to the bus with some sight seeing along the way ! All in all, we had a fantastic day all around. The children were amazing, represented the school in such a brilliant way and showcased what such great athletes we have at this school. We are already massively looking forward to next year's London Mini Marathon Event. Well done everyone !

On Monday, our U11 Boys took part in what could be the final school football match of the year. This game was to be played at Barton, in the shape of a semi final which meant one thing. A place in the final. 

We travelled to Barton, prepared for the game and got it underway. Newport started incredibly, flying out the blocks and scoring right at the start of the game to make the game 1-0 through Archie. A super start for a super set of individuals who have gelled so well as a team throughout this year and the last. The game carried on at a high intensity, with Barton scoring an equaliser to level the game up at 1-1 with a superb goal. The game remained at the heights of intensity set from the start, but both goal keepers and defenses were able to keep the ball out of their net. With the clock ticking down, it was looking like no more goals would be scored, and we would be heading to extra time. This came true, and more football was to be played to find a winner. 

In such a competitive game, it was going to take a moment of brilliance to break the deadlock, it was just a matter of which side it was going to go to, as both massively deserved that place in the final. Unfortunately for our boys, one Downside player struck an absolute worldie at goal, and it would have taken an outrageous save to keep it out. 2-1. Barton then scored again to sink the Newport Final ship, but wow what an absolutely incredible effort from our superheroes in Yellow. 

You boys should be tremendously proud of yourselves in how you have committed your time after school and effort throughout the years in your Football adventures at Newport. Well done all of you! 

At the back end of last week, our U10 Boys faced a mighty challenge and prospect of two games in two days. On Thursday, a semi final against Gurnard to win a place in the final the next day. The boys were up for the game all day, and started superbly, gaining early control and having lots of shots on goal. However, this was matched by a brilliant Gurnard side, who scored two amazing goals. The Gurnard lead was pegged back by a goal, after our boys dug deep to stay in the game. With the score 2-1 to the opposition, it was going to take a really strong and resilient moment from our whole team, which was delivered. An equaliser late in the game made it 2-2, meaning one thing. Penalties.

The pressure cooker that is penalties always comes with its own challenges, but that did not seem to phase our super footballers, with our first 2 takers confidently tucking away their penalties, which was again matched by Gurnard. Up stepped the next Gurnard taker. In an incredible moment, Jake made a heroic save to give Newport the chance to progress with a successful penalty for our team. The penalty was dispatched, and this team was heading for yet another final !

Up next in the final was The Bay. We travelled to Cowes Enterprise College for a big event on the astro, which promised to be a super game of football. Newport started the game excellently, putting early pressure on the Bay’s goal, and there was only so much pressure before a goal was due. Milo brought the ball out from the back, taking on multiple players before wrong footing the goalkeeper, placing the ball past him and scoring the opener of the game. 1-0. The Bay answered back brilliantly, having multiple shots of their own that were no match for Jake in our goal. 

The second half began and the Bay meant business. Breaking down the left wing and striking high into the goal, the scores locked at 1-1. With the clock ticking down to what was due to be back to back days of penalty madness, the boys pushed hard for a winner. In what felt like an end to end basketball game, it felt as if a goal was coming for either side, committing attackers forward to get the winner. With seconds to go, Arlo picked the ball up just inside his own half and took on the Bays defence. Beating 1,2,3 being pulled back by the fourth but with an outstanding level of endurance on display, Arlo snuck the ball past the Bay’s goalkeeper to score a last second winner for Newport, bedlam!

What an achievement for this superb bunch of individuals, which make up a remarkable team. Well done all of you, you should be so immensely proud of yourselves !

Last Saturday, we embarked on this year's journey to take part in the London Mini Marathon! The day started bright and early. Loading onto the coach, buckling up and setting off for the day. Once we got to London, the sun was shining as we walked past Big Ben on our way to the Horse Guard Parade where the race would begin. We arrived at the venue, put our stuff down and had a small bite to eat for some energy before starting. Once we were reenergized, the runners did a quick warm up with Mr Brunton before heading over to our starting pen. We gathered together, kept our legs warm and headed for the starting line. The energy was building, the children couldn’t wait and finally the buzzer went and we were off !

The atmosphere was electric, with so many people lining the streets to watch the event and cheer on all the runners. We spoke to our runners at the start and told them they can go at whatever pace they wanted to, with some choosing to run slower to take in the atmosphere and experience, whilst some chose to run as quick as they could to record the fastest time they could. No matter what version of the run they decided to do, every single child put in so much effort to complete the race and that was definitely on show by the red faces ! Every single child completed the race in wicked times, collected their medals and soaked in the moment. 

After completing the race, we then had some lunch in the park to celebrate and recover from the rest in some much needed shade, before heading back to the bus with some sight seeing along the way ! All in all, we had a fantastic day all around. The children were amazing, represented the school in such a brilliant way and showcased what such great athletes we have at this school. We are already massively looking forward to next year's London Mini Marathon Event. Well done everyone !

On Monday, our U11 Boys took part in what could be the final school football match of the year. This game was to be played at Barton, in the shape of a semi final which meant one thing. A place in the final. 

We travelled to Barton, prepared for the game and got it underway. Newport started incredibly, flying out the blocks and scoring right at the start of the game to make the game 1-0 through Archie. A super start for a super set of individuals who have gelled so well as a team throughout this year and the last. The game carried on at a high intensity, with Barton scoring an equaliser to level the game up at 1-1 with a superb goal. The game remained at the heights of intensity set from the start, but both goal keepers and defenses were able to keep the ball out of their net. With the clock ticking down, it was looking like no more goals would be scored, and we would be heading to extra time. This came true, and more football was to be played to find a winner. 

In such a competitive game, it was going to take a moment of brilliance to break the deadlock, it was just a matter of which side it was going to go to, as both massively deserved that place in the final. Unfortunately for our boys, one Downside player struck an absolute worldie at goal, and it would have taken an outrageous save to keep it out. 2-1. Barton then scored again to sink the Newport Final ship, but wow what an absolutely incredible effort from our superheroes in Yellow. 

You boys should be tremendously proud of yourselves in how you have committed your time after school and effort throughout the years in your Football adventures at Newport. Well done all of you! 

At the back end of last week, our U10 Boys faced a mighty challenge and prospect of two games in two days. On Thursday, a semi final against Gurnard to win a place in the final the next day. The boys were up for the game all day, and started superbly, gaining early control and having lots of shots on goal. However, this was matched by a brilliant Gurnard side, who scored two amazing goals. The Gurnard lead was pegged back by a goal, after our boys dug deep to stay in the game. With the score 2-1 to the opposition, it was going to take a really strong and resilient moment from our whole team, which was delivered. An equaliser late in the game made it 2-2, meaning one thing. Penalties.

The pressure cooker that is penalties always comes with its own challenges, but that did not seem to phase our super footballers, with our first 2 takers confidently tucking away their penalties, which was again matched by Gurnard. Up stepped the next Gurnard taker. In an incredible moment, Jake made a heroic save to give Newport the chance to progress with a successful penalty for our team. The penalty was dispatched, and this team was heading for yet another final !

Up next in the final was The Bay. We travelled to Cowes Enterprise College for a big event on the astro, which promised to be a super game of football. Newport started the game excellently, putting early pressure on the Bay’s goal, and there was only so much pressure before a goal was due. Milo brought the ball out from the back, taking on multiple players before wrong footing the goalkeeper, placing the ball past him and scoring the opener of the game. 1-0. The Bay answered back brilliantly, having multiple shots of their own that were no match for Jake in our goal. 

The second half began and the Bay meant business. Breaking down the left wing and striking high into the goal, the scores locked at 1-1. With the clock ticking down to what was due to be back to back days of penalty madness, the boys pushed hard for a winner. In what felt like an end to end basketball game, it felt as if a goal was coming for either side, committing attackers forward to get the winner. With seconds to go, Arlo picked the ball up just inside his own half and took on the Bays defence. Beating 1,2,3 being pulled back by the fourth but with an outstanding level of endurance on display, Arlo snuck the ball past the Bay’s goalkeeper to score a last second winner for Newport, bedlam!

What an achievement for this superb bunch of individuals, which make up a remarkable team. Well done all of you, you should be so immensely proud of yourselves !