Sports News

Welcome to the Sports News tab on the West Ashtead newsletter. We will keep you up to date with all the exciting PE and sporting opportunities that the children are getting involved in.

Football

Boys U11 Surrey Cup vs Royal Russell School

Our U11 Surrey Cup team continued their campaign against Royal Russell School on 7th February. A great early goal from Harry found us 1-0 up, unfortunately just before half time the weather got the better of us and we had to take some time inside. The team showed great resilience and perseverance in these very tough weather conditions, including hail and sleet! Despite the time off the pitch, the game finally finished with a 5-1 scoreline to Royal Russell. That concludes our Cup run and we wish Royal Russell good luck in the next round.

Girls Friendly vs Eastwick Junior School

Our Girls football team played Eastwick on a very wet and cold February afternoon. The team showed great character to secure a phenomenal 8-0 win in the local friendly match. Well done to the whole team who showed great professionalism, worked well together and embraced the cold to score an impressive number of goals.

Boys Friendly vs Eastwick Junior School

A huge well done to our U11 Boys team who played in a local friendly against Eastwick on Friday 14th February. There was some fantastic football on display, and it was great to finally see some sunshine too. A fantastic end to our half term with a 5-1 win. Well done to all involved!

Handball

Year 5/6 LEO Tournament

Our Year 5 and 6 Handball team took part in a LEO Handball competition at Manor Park School on Friday 28th February. They showed some great teamwork and resilience against some very tough oppositions. Well done team!

Netball

Friendly tournament vs Hurst Park School

On Wednesday 12th February, our Year 5/6 netball club took part in a friendly tournament against Hurst Park School at West Ashtead. The children were split into teams and played a number of matches against the Hurst Park teams. All the teams presented great character and resilience, developing with each game they played. Well done to everyone involved.

Friendly Match vs Eastwick Junior School

On Friday 28th February our Year 6 netball team played a friendly match against Eastwick. They came away with a hard fought 8-3 win. Well done to the team, fantastic teamwork from every player.

Dodgeball

Year 5 LEO Academy Dodgeball Tournament

On Monday 24th February our year 5 dodgeball team took on the LEO Sports Dodgeball competition at Therfield School. It was great to build links with our local Secondary school. The team enjoyed great afternoon, with some fantastic throwing, catching and dodging on display. They were also impressed with the snacks from the wonderful Therfield cafe! Well done to all involved and a huge thanks to Therfield for hosting the event.

Gymnastics

LEO Year 3/4 Gymnastics Tournament

Well done to our amazing Year 3&4 Gymnastics team who competed this morning in the LEO Gymnastics Competition! The children competed in the floor and vault events, coming third on vault. A fantastic team performance meant they placed third overall in the competition. Well done to Phoebe S, Grayson S, Elsa K and Josie M.

The LEO Boot Bank

Our new LEO Boot Bank has opened! A sustainable way to source your next pair of football boots.

A giant leap towards sustainability and community support, the LEO Academy Trust Boot Bank is proud to launch! Kickstarted by an incredible donation from James Jar of Gifts, this initiative embodies the spirit of giving back. James Jar of Gifts, a local charity born from love and loss, focuses on empowering children and young people, both in the UK and internationally. Their inspiring work includes sponsoring university students in Kenya, supporting girls' education in Uganda, and aiding community projects in York and Chertsey.

The Boot Bank is a win-win solution. By providing gently used boots to families in need, it reduces waste and supports those facing financial challenges. Together, we can make a difference, one step at a time.

The scheme is open to all children at Hurst Park, West Ashtead and Shawley Community.

Local Club Information

Our sessions are designed for keen footballers aged 6-14 who want to develop their skills in a supportive environment. Led by experienced and passionate coaches, we focus on fostering both technical growth and confidence, ensuring each child feels valued and motivated to succeed.

We believe these sessions could be a fantastic opportunity for students with a passion for football, and we want parents to be aware of this resource.

Sporting Achievements

Look at what our amazing children have been up to in Sports events outside school:

A focus on Year 1 in this newsletter. We are lucky to have some fabulous Year 1 sporting superstars, here's what they've been up to lately:

Cammie H does gymnastics and has won first prize in a competition.

Dotty W does gymnastics and has won a medal.

Noah C is a footballer and has won a medal at Kiko.

Jaxon J does football and has won a trophy.

Paddy M has played in a football tournament.

Clarissa G, Elliott G and Lennie K have gained medals and trophies playing football with Kiko.

Mila V plays basketball and has earned a trophy.

What a brilliant group of talented Year 1s we have!

Upcoming Events

07/03/2025 Year 2 football tournament at West Ashtead

07/03/2025 Cross Country

12/02/2025 Y3 Boys Surrey LEO Football

14/02/2025 Y5 Girls Football vs Hurst Park

19/03/2025 Year 5/6 LEO Gymnastics competition

20/03/2025 LDSSA Manor House Netball tournament

21/03/2025 Y5 Boys Surrey Cup Quarter Final vs Hurst Park

21/03/2025 Cross Country

26/03/2025 Y3 LEO Girls Football at West Ashtead

Remember you can keep up to date on all the sporting events and activities on X: @westashtead and @leosports7

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