Year 3/4 football tournament

The year 3/4 football team played a tournament at Shrub end on the 21^st March. The boys were exceptional on the day, and won 4 of their five games, and drawing the other. They scored a combined 24 goals, and only conceded once! There was some excellent goals by Alex, Tommy and Vinny, and a hat trick each for Elliot and Leo. Ralph and Charlie were solid at the back, and Arthur pulled off one brilliant save in our toughest game. Overall, they were crowned winners of the tournament, and should be really proud of their achievements, teamwork and sportsmanship. 

Netball tournament 

On Tuesday 19^th March we walked to Thurstable to participate in our very first netball tournament. Each game lasted 7 minutes and we had to play a total of four schools. 

Everybody played really well and there were some fantastic displays of teamwork, shooting and full court defence with some brilliant interceptions.

In our pool we finished joint 3rd! 

A fantastic effort by the whole team. 

Well done to Ruby, Poppy, Amber, Amelia, Darcy, Taliah, Rosie, Jayden, Jaxson, Dian and Bailey. 

Thank you to all the parents who came and supported us!

League match against Baynards

On Thursday 7th March we played a league match against Baynards. It took a while to get going and develop the control and passing skills, and then by the second half the boys showed some great link up play and team play. The boys won 2-1 with goals from Ailbe and Bailey.

Baynards chose Bailey as their man of the match. Well done to Jayden, George, Archie, Dian, Bailey, Kai, Laurie, Ailbe and Jaxson.

Thank you to the parents for their support, Mr Waughman for refereeing and Billy for coaching.

Netball League match against Milldene

On Wednesday 6^th March, we had our second league game of the season, against Milldene. After a nervous first quarter, everybody started to gel and work together as one team. They all displayed some fantastic defensive skills and managed to get several interceptions to help get the ball back to our shooting end.  

Unfortunately, after four quarters Milldene ended up winning 4 – 2.

Massive well done to the whole team, who played brilliantly. Poppy M, Ruby, Amelia, Amber, Taliah, Jayden, Laurie and Bailey.

Thank you to all the parents who supported from the sidelines.

Special well done to Ruby who was named player of the match by Milldene.

Netball League match against St. Andrews

On Monday 5^th February we played in our first netball league match against St Andrews. 

We were a little bit nervous at the start of the first quarter however, we soon got going and displayed some elements of fantastic play in defence and attack. Everybody persevered during the game and worked as a team to get the ball into our attacking end. Unfortunately, St Andrews were the better team on the day and won 7-3. 

Massive well done to all of the team: Riley, Sophia, Ruby, Poppy, Amelia, Amber, Rosie and Darcy.

Thank you to all the parents and Mrs Heard who kindly supported and helped with transport. 

Utilita Cup Competition

On Thursday the 11th January a group of boys took part in the Utilita Cup competition at Shrub End. We were put in a group against 3 other schools and we played each team twice. We won 4 and drew 2 games with some fantastic goals from Jaxson, Bailey and Laurie. We won our group and went on to play in the semi-final. Unfortunately we lost 1-0, but really didn't deserve to lose as the boys played the best they had played all day and if the game had been a little longer we are sure that they would have won.

We were incredibly proud of them all and they were an absolute credit to the school.

Thank you to Billy for coaching and to all the parents for helping transport the children and their cheers of encouragement.

League match against Birch

On Tuesday 27th November we had our first league game of the season, against Birch. The boys all played brilliantly and after drawing 0-0 at half time, they then really turned the game around, winning 3-0, with goals from Jaxson (1) and Bailey (2). 

Jayden made some superb saves in goal, Archie and George were a super solid defence and Dian, Laurie, Bailey and Jackson demonstrated some beautiful passing skills and excellent team work in midfield. Joel and Ailbe made some great runs upfront too.

Thank you to all the parents who helped with transport and came to support the boys.

Birch chose Jaxson as the man of the match.

Parish Cup, round 2 against Dunmow

On Thursday 16th November we played in the second round of the Parish Cup against Dunmow. It was a very cold, wet and dark evening, but the boys worked really hard and tried their absolute best. Unfortunately we lost 4-0. We had many shots on goal but it just wouldn't go in for us! Our defence battled incredibly hard and Jayden made some amazing saves in goal......and hence why he was awarded man of the match. Well done boys and a huge thank you to Mr Waughman for refereeing and the parents for transporting the boys.

Parish Cup match against Gosfield Primary

On Wednesday the 11th October we had a first round match in the Parish Cup against Gosfield School.

We started the first half of the game well and had a couple of chances on goal but unfortunately a goal was scored by the opposition and the first half finished with us 1-0 down. However, in the second half the boys battled incredibly hard and fought of some very rough play and tough tackles. Jackson opened up our score card with a great goal and then we seemed to have many more chances and a goal from Laurie and another goal from Jackson. Gosfield fought back hard and scored one more goal but we finally won 3-2. I was incredibly proud of all the boys and their determination and resilience. A great game.

The other team awarded George man of the match, and quite rightly so. He was formidable in defence and prevented many other goals from being scored. 

Thank you to all the parents for transporting the children and for their support.

Clare Heard

KS2 Consortium Sports Day

On Tuesday 20th June we took a group of KS2 children to the Consortium Sports Day at the athletics track in Colchester to compete against other primary schools in our consortium. There were running races; long and short distances, long jump, high jump and throwing events. The children all performed brilliantly and we came 4th in our group. First, second and third places earn points for the school and these were achieved by:

Mia 1st in the 600m

Joshua 3rd in the 600m

Imogen 2nd in the 400m

Anthony 3rd in the 400m

Ellie 2nd in the 80m

Frankie 2nd in the 70m

Elliott 2nd in the 70m

Molly 3rd in the high jump

Jaxson 2nd in the high jump

Jonah 1st in the long jump......jumping a massive 4.6 metres !!

Ceira 3rd in the throwing

Laurie 3rd in the throwing.

Jonah, Mia, Ailbe, Alfie 2nd in the relay

A fantastic achievement by all and a special thank you to all the parents for their support and for helping to transport the children.

League match against Birch

On Tuesday 23rd May we played a league game against Birch. It was a very competitive game and both sides fought very hard indeed. The final score was 3-3 with goals from Alfie (2) and Morgan (1). The boys all worked very hard indeed and were unlucky not to win the game. They showed great determination and commitment and were a credit to the school. Thank you to Billy for coaching and the parents for their support.

Year 3/4 Friendly against Milldene

On Thursday the 11th May the year 3/4 football team had a friendly at Milldene. The boys played brilliantly but unfortunately lost 1-3, with a goal from Tommy.

Olly made some amazing saves; Ollie, Callum and Tommy put up a great defence; Leo, Elliott and Joel worked together beautifully in mid field and Can had lots of shots on goal upfront. 

Milldene chose Olly as their man of the match for his amazing saves but a special mention must also go to Tommy for performing incredibly and tirelessly across the whole pitch.......so much so that he told us that his legs hurt after the match!!!!!!

A super game to watch and the boys were a credit to the school. Thank you to the parents for their support and to Mr Berkeley for his great coaching.

County Cross Country Finals

On Wednesday 29th March Mia took part in the county cross country finals at Southend. She was one of 100 of the fastest year 6 girls from across the whole of the county of Essex. She ran an amazing race. She led for three quarters of the race until another girl took over at this point. Mia battled hard until the end but didn't quite beat her. She came 2nd overall and therefore 2nd fastest girl in the whole of Essex! We are incredibly proud of her, and her grit and determination. She is an inspiration to us all.

League match against Layer

On Tuesday 28th March the school football team played a league match against Layer. They won 5-0 with goals from Morgan (2), Archie, Alfie and an own goal. The children all played brilliantly and demonstrated some super passing skills and great sportsmanship. The opposition chose Rylan to be man of the match. 

Thank you to Mr Shedwick for refereeing, Billy for coaching and the parents for their support.

Rather soggy Rugby Tournament!!

The tag rugby team went to Maldon Rugby club on Friday the 24th March to play in a tournament against other local primary schools. It was an extremely wet, soggy and very muddy afternoon and the playing conditions were rather atrocious to say the very least!!!! The pitch got muddier and muddier and slippier and slippier throughout the afternoon! The children were amazing and all played brilliantly even despite the terrible weather conditions. They won 3 games and and only just lost the last game. The tournament then had to be suspended because the weather and pitch conditions were so bad. The children were a credit to the school and fought and played hard. Thank you to Mr Shedwick for great coaching and the parents for transporting and surviving the weather too!!! 

League match against Baynards

We had our second league game against Baynards today and won 4-0. It was a quiet first half but then just after half time we scored four goals in the space of about 5 minutes! Super goals from Alfie, Jaxson and Jack (2). Scott saved some great long shots and George, Jonah and Casey put up a strong defence. Laurie, Bailey and Ailbe also created many chances from midfield and upfront.

The boys worked brilliantly together, demonstrated some great football and showed a very good attitude, and were a credit to the school.

Thank you to all the parents for their support.

UKS2 Tag Rugby Tournament

A group of year 5 and 6 children took part in a TAG Rugby Tournament at The Northern Gateway on Thursday 23rd February. The first group they were placed in was a tough challenge; the team played well and only lost by a small margin. The groups were then altered and we won the second stage! Well done to all of the children for playing so well. Thank you to Mr Shedwick for coaching and all of the parents for their support.

League match against Milldene

We had our first league match against Milldene on Tuesday 7th February, and we won 2-1, with goals from Alfie and Bailey.

The boys played brilliantly together and demonstrated some fantastic football skills. There were many moments of great passing routines and there were SO many shots on goal!!! 

The boys were a credit to the school. Thank you for Billy's coaching, Mr Berkeley's refereeing and the parents for their support.

Year 5/6 Mixed Football Tournament

On Wednesday the 7th December we took at group of year 5/6 children to a mixed football tournament at Shrub End.

The children played 8 games against other schools, and they won 3, lost 3 and drew 2, with goals from Laurie, Ailbe, Archie and Morgan. Ava and Casey made great goalkeepers and Archie and Kai held a strong defence. Laurie, Morgan, Bailey and Ailbe worked brilliantly together in midfield and upfront, creating and scoring some super goals as well as hitting the woodwork many, many times!!!!

It was a freezing cold morning and all the children were a credit to the school. Thank you to all the parents who helped with transport and for their support.

Year 3-6 Cross Country

On Thursday 17th November we took a large group of year 3-6 children to a cross country event at the Northern Gateway in Colchester. The year 3/4 children had to run 1000m and the year 5/6 children had to run 1500m. It was a very, very wet and muddy course, and the weather was very wet and windy too. The children all performed brilliantly and ran great races, and many of the children who attended last year were thrilled to have beaten their previous place. They were a credit to the school and we were very proud of them all.

A very special well done to Mia who came first in her race (by a VERY long way!!) and will therefore go forward to run in the County Finals. It was an outstanding performance and we were incredibly proud of her.

A huge thank you to all the parents who supported the children and helped with transport.

Parish Cup Match against St. Peter's

On Thursday the 20th October some year 5/6 footballers played in the Parish Cup against St. Peter's Primary School, Billericay. The boys played some great football and Scott made some outstanding saves in goal, in fact the other team chose him as their Man of the Match. They worked together as a team and showed great determination and sportsmanship. Unfortunately they lost 3-0 but we were very proud of them all. Thank you to Mr Berkeley for refereeing, and the parents (and some ex-pupils/brothers) for their support.

Year 5/6 Boccia and Kurling

On Wednesday 19th October we took a group of year 5/6 children to Thurstable for a Boccia and Kurling competition. The children had a great afternoon competing against other schools. The Boccia group came 2nd in their group and won silver medals and the Kurling group came 4th in their group. The children were a credit to the school and showed great teamwork and sportsmanship. 

Year 3/4 Archery

On Tuesday the 5th October we took two teams to an Archery competition at Thurstable. The children played against 4 other schools, with 10 teams in total. The children had lots of fun and were very excited indeed when they hit the bulls eye and scored a 10!! One of our teams came first overall and received medals, which we were very proud of. All the children improved dramatically throughout the competition and they all managed some great scores. Well done everyone.

League Cup Winners!!!

On Wednesday 13th July we had the League Cup play offs to see who would win the league. We played Stanway Fiveways and Mersea. We had to win both games in order to win the league.

We played Stanway Fiveways first and won 2-0 with both goals from Daniel. We then played Mersea and won 6-0 with goals from Daniel (2), Danny (3) and Rayan (1). Every one of the boys played some outstanding football and were an absolute credit to the school. Billy and I were immensely proud of them all, and they showed incredible sportsmanship. Very worthy winners of the cup and very much deserved. 

Thank you to Billy for his superb coaching and to all the parents for their support and help with transport.

League match against Ardleigh

On the 30th June we played our final league game against Ardleigh. The boys played brilliantly and demonstrated some fantastic passing and striking skills. They won 8-0 with goals from Ronnie, Danny (2), Rayan (2), Mason, James and Buddy.......Ollie did score but unfortunately it was disallowed as the referee wasn't on the pitch at the time!!!!

The boys were a credit to the school and once again showed great sportsmanship and consideration for the other team. Well done everyone and to the parents for supporting and helping with transport.

League Match against Milldene

On Thursday the 16th June we had a league game against Milldene. It was an extremely hot evening to play football but this didn't stop the boys putting in a great performance. We won 5-1 with goals from Danny (2), Daniel, Mason and an own goal. They all played brilliantly together and showed great sportsmanship.

Well done to them all.

Ride London

Mr Baker and I (Mrs Heard) took a group of 19 children to watch the Ride London cycle race pass through Tiptree. We made our own special banner and thoroughly enjoyed cheering on all the riders as they passed by. We also loved all the Police motorbike, Police cars and the colourful riders cars as they beeped and hooted there way through the crowds!!

It was a great experience.

Year 1/2 Fun Run

On Thursday 12th May a group of 28 year 1/2 children represented the school in a Consortium Sports Fun Run event at the Northern Gateway in Colchester. The children had to run 500m against about 70 other children of the same age and sex. The children all completed the race and ran absolutely brilliantly, showing great determination, perseverance and sportsmanship.

Well done to them all and a big thank you to all the parents who helped with transport and for their support and encouragement.

Year 3/4 football match vs Stanway

On the 3rd May 2022, the year 3/4 football team went to Stanway Fiveways Primary to play a friendly match. The boys battled hard, and despite only having 7 players available, did not stop working. They played some lovely football along the way (the passing was outstanding, and wowed the parents watching). Unfortunately, they fell to a 4-3 defeat, with Laurie x2 and Bailey scoring the goals. First time goalkeeper Kai was fantastic and pulled off some great saves, and the defence of George and Archie were incredibly strong. Jaxson, Dian, Laurie and Bailey pressed hard and knocked the ball about beautifully in midfield and attack. Well done boys, great effort!

League match against Layer

We had our third league game against Layer Primary School on Wednesday. All the children played absolutely brilliantly and they were incredibly respectful and supportive towards the other team. The final score was 10-0 with goals from Buddy (2), Daniel (2), Danny, Mason (3), Jack and Alfie. It was a great team effort with some beautiful football being played. Well done to everyone.

(P.S sorry that we missed you in the photograph Alfie!!)

County Cross Country Finals

We are incredibly proud of Mia, who made it through to the Essex county cross country finals in Southend, yesterday. Mia ran against 120 other girls who had also made it through to the finals and she came a magnificent 3rd place, overtaking many girls on the way. The course was a very challenging one and much harder than the first round one, but Mia showed great grit and determination. She is not called 'SPEEDY' for nothing!!!!

Year 3/4 football friendly against Stanway Fiveways

Some of the year 3/4 football club enjoyed a friendly match against Stanway Fiveways on Tuesday 26th April. They all worked incredibly hard and although they lost they battled right to the end, showing great determination and sportsmanship. Well done to all those who took part.

Year 3/4 went to Shrub End on the 31st March to play a football tournament against other local schools. The weather wasn't on our side, and the boys did incredibly well to play in rain, snow and sleet. They had some close games to start with, and were unfortunate to lose the first two games 1-0. However, after that, the team were amazing, and stormed through their next three games; winning 2-0, 3-0 and 3-0. Archie, Laurie, Dian x2 and Bailey x4 scored the goals. Bradley, Jaxson, George, Kai and Ailbe also did a great job for the team. 

Overall, we came second in the tournament. The boys should be incredibly proud of their achievement!

League match against Mersea

We played a league game against Mersea Primary School today. We won 5-3 with goals from

Danny (3), James (1) and Daniel (1). The boys played brilliantly together and worked very effectively as a team, showing great determination, sportsmanship and dedication. They are a credit to work with and continue do the school proud. Well done to all the boys for a great result.

Thank you also to Mr Berkeley for refereeing for us.

EFL Utilita Kids Cup.  League Two South Regional Finals

Today the boy's football team went to play in the EFL Utilita Kids Cup League Two South Regional finals to represent Colchester United. We played five games in our group and won three, lost one and drew one, as follows:

Colchester United 0   Swindon Town 0

Colchester United 2   Northampton Town 1 (James, Mason)

Colchester United 0   Crawley Town 1

Colchester United 1   Exeter City 0 (Daniel)

Colchester United 2   Forest Green Rovers 0  (Ronnie 2)

We got through to the semi-finals, against Bristol Rovers which went into extra time and then penalties. Unfortunately, we lost 3-2 on penalties. The extra sting to the tail was that the team who did win (Exeter City), we beat when we played them in our group. So, we are claiming that we were the best team there and deserved to have got through to Wembley!! We did get bronze medals though!

It was an amazing day and the boys were an absolute credit to the school and Colchester United. I am incredibly proud of them all. Every single one of them were outstanding and the sportsmanship was second to none. 

A huge thank you to all the parents who transported their children and supported them. Also a big thank you to Billy and Ewan for coaching the boys at the event, and creating such an amazing team.

Mixed Football Tournament

On Thursday 24th February we took a group of mixed year 5/6 children to a tournament at Shrub End. The children played six matches and won two, lost three and drew one. We had goals from Sam, Rylan and Jack (2). Two of the games they didn't deserve to lose because they were indeed the better team, it was just one of those unlucky goals in the last minute! They played brilliantly together showing great team work and sportsmanship. Sam, Jack, Jacob, Henry and Ethan did some great runs up front and from midfield. Ella, Rylan, Bobby and Jonah were a very solid defence and Casey made some cracking saves. We came fifth overall. A very well done to them all.

A huge thank you to parents for supporting us and helping with transport. 

Jim Smith Cup Round 2

We played in the second round of the Jim Smith Cup today, against Northbury School from Barking. The boys took a little while to get started but then played brilliantly, showing some great attacking and defending skills. Mason scored from a penalty and Danny scored another great goal. Scott made some amazing saves but unfortunately we lost 4-2. They never gave up and their determination and dedication should be commended. Northbury did score two fantastic 'lob' goals!!

Thank you to Billy for coaching, Aidan for refereeing and the parents for their support. 

Santa dash!

Today we took part in a ‘School Games National Santa Dash’ organised by our local School Games Organiser. The children joined thousands of other young people across the County who also took part.

EFL Kid's Cup

We took a group of year 5/6 boys to the Colchester United EFL Kid's Cup tournament today. We were placed in a group with three other teams and played 5 games, with the following results :

Won 1-0 ( Danny)

Won 2-1 ( Ollie, Mason)

Lost 0-1

Won 2-0 (Buddy, Mason)

Won 3-0 (Danny, Daniel x2)

We came top in our group and made it through to the semi-finals. We played Friar's Grove and

won 5-1 with goals from Daniel (x3), James and Mason, making it through to the finals.

We played Copford in the final and the score was 0-0 and we therefore had to go to penalties. Ollie, Mason and Rayan took the first 3 penalties, after which we won 3-1. We must mention some superb goalkeeping from Scott, and an amazing free kick goal from Buddy!

All the boys were outstanding and an absolute credit to the school, and are now very excited because we have made it through to the next round where we represent Colchester United. An amazing day all round. Thank you for all the parents who helped with transport and supported us all.

Year 3/4 change for life festival

We took a group of year 3/4 pupils to a 'Change 4 Life' festival at Thurstable to learn some new sports and skills. The children had a fantastic time representing St. Luke's.

Cross Country Event at The Northern Gateway Sports Park with years 3, 4, 5 and 6

On Tuesday the 9th Of November we took a group of year 3, 4, 5 and 6 pupils to a cross country event at the new Northern Gateway Sports Park in Colchester. The children ran in the same gender year groups against other schools, with approximately 70-80 children in each race. The children all ran to the absolute best of their ability and did the school proud. Just a few special mentions; firstly, to Mia who came first (by a long way!) in her year group and will be going forward to compete in the Individual School Games County Finals in April. Secondly to Mason and Rayan who came 6th and 7th in their year group, Imogen who came 10th in her year group, Blaise who came 11th in his year group and Jaxson who came 17th in his year group.

We are very proud of you all. A special thank you must also go to all the staff and parents who helped transport and then support the children, because without you we wouldn't be able to attend these events.

Year 5/6 Mixed Football Tournament FINALS!

On Wednesday the 3rd November a group of year 5/6 children attended the finals of the Colchester-Blackwater SSP mixed football tournament. We were one of the top 8 schools who had qualified from the whole of Tiptree, Maldon and Colchester. 

We played 7 games with the following results:

St. Lukes v Copford - drew 2-2

St. Lukes v Hamilton - lost 0-1

St. Lukes v Stanway Fiveways - won 1-0

St. Lukes v Gosbecks - drew 0-0

St. Lukes v Heathlands - won 1-0

St. Lukes v Braiswick - won 2-0

St. Lukes v Lawford - lost 0-1

The children all played brilliantly and we had some great goals from Rayan, Ollie, James, Danny and Mason. Scott made some amazing saves and the rest of the team demonstrated some fantastic football skills and tremendous sportsmanship. They were a credit to the school.

We had to wait anxiously to see where we had come in the competition. We all thought about 3rd or 4th. However. after a tense wait and run down of results from 8th to 1st, we found out that we came 2nd!!! We were all over the moon and Mrs Heard and Mrs Walker were very proud of them all.

Parish U11s Cup First Round

On Tuesday the 12th October the year 5/6 football team played Great Bradfords Primary School in the first round of the U11s Parish Cup. They won 2-0 with cracking goals both from Danny. We also hit the cross bar 3 times!!! The boys played absolutely brilliantly together as a team, led by their captain, Mason and showed great sportsmanship. They were a credit to the school.

Man of the Match: Mason

National Fitness Day 22nd September

Wednesday the 22nd September was National Fitness Day and it is a chance to highlight the role physical activity plays across the UK, helping us raise awareness of its importance in helping lead healthier lifestyles through being physically active. The theme this year was, 'Skip, Hop Hooray' where children across the country had to skip in some form. We all had a go at skipping at some point throughout the day, and had lots of fun.

Year 5/6 Mixed Football Tournament Sept. 21 

On Wednesday 29th September we took at team of year 5/6 footballers to a mixed football tournament at Shrub End. We were put in a group with four other teams. We won our first game 3-1 with goals from Danny and James. Our second game we lost 2-0. We fought back in the third, winning 1-0 with a goal from Ollie. The last game was won  1-0 with a goal from Mason. We came second in our group, just missing out on top place by one point, however, we have made it through to the finals in November. All the children played brilliantly and demonstrated great attitude and teamwork. They were a credit to the school, and we look forward to the next round!