Friday, 10 October 2014

Madejski Football Tournament

Today, 14 of our Key Stage 4 students travelled all the way to the Madejski Stadium to take part in a 1 hour of a 12 hour football match to promote World Mental Health Day. At the event our students spent time looking at how to stay healthy as well as playing.

The 1 hour match was tough, without a break. We played against Manor Green School from Slough. Players were substituted during the match so that they did not get too tired. Excitingly, at the end of the 1 hour match I am proud to say that The Castle School Team won!!! With the score line at 10-7 we were triumphant.

However, winning aside, our students were exemplary and we are extremely proud of their behaviour, manners and sportsmanship at the event. True ambassadors for the school community.

Well done to Jake, Jamie, Kallum, Brandon, Ricky, Kirra, Bradley, Lily, Alisha, Justin, Laura, Luke, John and Ryan for all being amazing. Also, a huge thanks to Lisa, Sue, Chris and Emma who supported and encouraged the team to their victory.

A special mention must go to Justin, who spent the whole game in goal and did not come off once!

Here are some photos of what happened

The triumphant team celebrate
 
 Our amazing team coaching each other
 
 The teams meet the Reading mascot Kingsley Royal
 
 The team behind the team - Sue, Lisa, Emma and Chris meet Kingsley
 
 Breaking through the defence!
 
 Ready to pass
 
 The under-cover venue at Madejski
 
 Great footwork
 
The teams have a photo together