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On Friday, Year 5 and 6 enjoyed an afternoon of competitive cricket at the local park as part of our Cricket Focus Sport end of year celebrations. They were split into mixed teams and  played 2 games each. The level of skill was fantastic and 

Green Team were the overall winners of the afternoon! 
Thank you to Vaughan for being the second umpire.
A great afternoon enjoyed by all. 

A big well done to the Year 5/6 Handball team who took part in the Tower Hamlets Handball Competition today. Team B played well but were unfortunately knocked out in the group stages with two draws and two losses. Team A made it all the way through the knock out stages and onto the  semi finals resulting in a final game with the excellent Stepney Green Coats. A very close game but Virginia played with all they had and won the final.

Special mention to Soumia Yr 6 who really kept the games alive with not only her skills but her drive to win. Theo and I were so proud of how much determination you had today.
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​I have been to many competitions and felt  overwhelmed by Virginia's spirit and performance,but today I am utterly speechless.
Our Year 5/6 Girls Kwik-Cricket stormed all the way through their matches at the London Youth Games and finished in 3rd place taking home bronze medals.  Out of 6 matches, starting in the group stage all the way to the semi finals, they won 5. They worked as a team and performed with such drive and passion. 
Every single one of them brought something to the team and made it a day to remember. I am so proud that not only did we get asked to represent Tower Hamlets, we are now titled as the 3rd best Year 5/6 Girls Kwik- Cricket Team in LONDON!!!

The London Youth Games is Europe's largest youth sports festival.  It is now a season of events taking place over 9 months including both School and Community Competitions across 30 different sports. The competitions are part of the national School Games Programme.uding both School and Community Competitions across 30 different sports. The competitions are part of the national School Games Programme.

Words cannot explain how proud I am of all the girls who played today. I have seen amazing progression in you all and admire your teamwork. Well done for being the best you can be!

Today I took 16 children from Year 4/5 to compete in the Year 5/6 Kwik-Cricket Competition. The standard was extremely high however both teams were very successful. Both Team A and Team B won their group stages early on and went straight through to the quarterfinals.  Team B had a very challenging game and lost out on a place in the semi finals. Team A battled their way  to the semi finals and had a close match, however the other team scored more runs which won them the game. I am so proud of all of you for stepping up and taking part in a competition which was very challenging. Well done Team A for 3rd place. You are all amazing!

Special mention to Shahrirar year 5 - Your fantastic batting in the close quarter finals match resulted in us making it through to the Semis.

Sajida and Habibul Yr 5 - AMAZING fielding and catches from you both! 

Emily

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On Saturday 13th May, 9 year 6 students had the opportunity to experience the SSE Womens Cup Final match between  Birmingham and Manchester City. For many of them, this was their first
time being at the heart of the action and hopefully it has inspired them to push themselves further in their own abilities so that one day they can take part in such an amazing sporting event with record breaking crowds!  We all had a fantastic day! 

​Emily

Throughout spring term PE at Virginia has been absolutely incredible! The children have enjoyed a range of different sports and the teachers have all remarked that the skill, behavior and effort shown by each class has been excellent. 

Special mention to Year 5 for their excellent performance in the 6 week Handball coaching.
 Mohammed (THYSF handball coach) and I were able to watch them all grow from strength to strength, They are all truly gifted and talented in this sport!

Well done to the children and staff for making PE this n and exciting this Spring Term 2017!
Emily