Sports News
Flag Football (08/02/18)
The year 6 students of Percy for the next 12 weeks have been handed an exciting programme, they have gained the opportunity to be taught flag football which will be then lead to a primary school super bowl competition . This is the first time students at Percy have learnt about flag football for an extended period, the excitement was clear to see when they had their first session on Thursday. Within this first session they were taught the basic about the tag belts and the basic ball skills , they students seemed to really enjoy the session and was already asking what they was doing within the next one. The sport team at Percy are really looking forward to working with the Flag football providers and seeing how the students’ progress within Flag Football.
Fencing (08/02/18)
The children of Percy had a very exciting morning on Thursday when a sports company came into school to deliver a special session all about Fencing to year 3. The students in year 3 had the opportunity to learn a new sport before any other year group in the school. The session started off with the students learning the basic skills involved within fencing without using any of the equipment. The students thoroughly enjoyed the experience of learning a new skill and they got more excited when they had the chance to use the equipment. Each student had the chance to try on the jacket which is used within fencing, the protective helmet and foil lames to compete within one to one combat. The students really enjoyed the experience and the Percy Sport team would like to extend their gratitude to the company who came in to deliver the session.
Percy Shurmer Academy Boys- Birmingham City Competition (17/01/18)
Percy played in the BCFC competition against a variety of schools across Birmingham, the competition was exciting throughout with some excellent football skills on show. Before the start of the tournament the team had the chance to meet a professional footballer called Isaac Vassell who answered questions from the boys and signed autographs. Percy started the tournament against a very strong Oaks team, Percy dominated the early stages and created early chances and came close to scoring only for the Oaks to break away and take an early lead. Percy continued to play well as a team; the Oaks continued to drive forward and scored another well taken goal. Percy managed to get one goal back through a break away and was well taken by the Percy forward. Within the closing moments of the game the Oaks managed to secure two more goals through moments of excellence from their players. Percy moved onto the next match vs Bellfield, which was a really close game with both teams playing exceptional football, Percy took an early lead and managed to hold onto the lead until the remaining 3 minutes. This is when Bellfield took control of the game and scored 3 goals in quick concession. Percy continued to find a way back into the game but as Percy pushed for a goal gaps were left in defence and this meant another goal was conceded. Percy then had a break in fixtures so this gave the team an opportunity to watch the other teams play. Kings Norton was the next opposition to face Percy; the game was end to end with both teams creating many opportunities. Only for the goalkeepers producing magnificent saves both teams would have been on the score sheet. Kings Norton finally made the breakthrough a long range effort which flew past our goalkeeper, Percy responded in fantastic fashion and attempted to get back into the game but as Percy were attacking Kings Norton broke away and three times found the back of the net. Percy found a way through a stern defence and capitalised on a mistake in defence to score the goal. This is exactly what happened in the next two matches against Castle Bromwich and Regents Park, in both games Percy showed great resilience and determination to carry on playing free flowing football. All this outstanding play was rewarded in the last match when Percy played Hill Stone in the last match, Percy took an early lead through an excellent team goal in which every member of the team touched the ball and was completed by an excellent finish. Percy had the momentum and was pushing forward to get a second goal but then Hill Stone then quickly finished off a magnificent move with a shot from outside the box which flew straight to the top corner. However Percy was not deterred from conceding a goal and again continued to attack which resulted in another goal. Percy then for the next couple of minutes closed down every attack which Hill Stone had limited them to chances. Percy ended the game very strongly and came away with the victory and the 3 points. Percy had an excellent tournament and showed excellent attitude throughout, all the students thoroughly enjoyed the day.
Basketball League (21/11/17 - 12/12/17 - 16/01/18 - 23/01/18)
Percy Shurmer took part in the first night of the Basketball league at Kings Heath boys; Percy’s first match was against Hollywood. The game started in exciting fashion with Percy taking an early 2-0 lead , Percy were passing the ball around very well and was finding pockets of spaces around the court keeping the ball away from Hollywood. At half time Percy went into the break still holding onto the lead, as the game restarted Hollywood broke away towards the basket and narrowly missed but the rebound was well defended by Percy. As the game was heading towards the last couple of minutes Hollywood produced a wonderful passing sequence and scored a basket to make the score 2-2. Within the last 2 minutes the game really opened up with Percy retaking the lead with a well taken basket only for Hollywood to respond with one of their own to make the score 4-4. The scoring didn’t stop there as Hollywood caught Percy on the break twice and capitalised upon this to make the score 8-4. Percy then produced a comeback and scored from a delightful shot which brought the score back to 8-6, which is how the game ended. Both teams played excellent Basketball; Percy was straight back on the court to face Bells Farm. Percy started the game how they ended the previous game and went straight on the attack; from one break away a magnificent shot from Percy hit the back board and dropped into the basket, to give Percy a very well deserved 2-0 lead. Percy played lovely free flowing basketball throughout the game and came very close to extending their lead on numerous occasions. As the game edged towards the final minutes Percy’s hard work was undone by an excellent team basket from Bells Farm to make the score 2-2.This is how the score ended, an outstanding effort from both teams. Percy were meant to play two games the following night of the league against St Martins and Chad Vale but due to snow both games were called off so all teams were awarded a draw which meant that Percy picked up 2 points. The next league night of matches Percy first played a very strong well drilled Yardley wood side. Yardley wood started the game very strongly and opening the scoring within the first minute. This game was end to end with both teams attacking whenever they had the chance; Percy produced a brilliant flowing move with ended with Percy scoring a brilliant layup to make the score 2-2. Yardley wood took the lead quickly after a brilliant move to make the score 4-2. The game was really close until the last couple of minutes in which where Percy pushed more people forward and left gaps in defence which Yardley wood capitalised upon and the game ended 12-4 to Yardley wood. The final game of the night was against top of the league Hollywood A , for the first half Percy kept Hollywood to minimal chances and only long range shots. Within the second half Hollywood started to attack more directly and created chances which they took advantage of and started to score points. Hollywood won the game however Percy played exceptionally well. The last game of the league Percy unfortunately lost to Oaks which brought the league to an end. It was an exciting couple of weeks of basketball with outstanding play by all teams. Well done to all students involved from the PSA coaches who always showed perfect behaviour and attitude in all the games.