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Year 7 (Under 12) Hockey Match Report Vs Denstone College
Sat 21st Jan
After a slight hiccup in the first game of the hockey season, the boys were determined to put things right with a good performance against a very strong hockey school. The A team played first and started the match in excellent fashion. The ball was moved from one side of the pitch to the other with ease and tired the opposition out quickly. When the opportunity arose the ball was played wide and up the sides which we had decided was the best way to play. Chances kept coming but not quite going into the goal, but eventually late in the first half, Bradley Sharples picked the ball up at the top of the “D” and struck an impressive low reverse shot into the bottom left corner.
After such a good first half, it was asked of the boys to push hard and try and raise these already high standards they had set. In parts there were sure signs of this, but as the boys got more tired the ball seemed to be forced down the middle a bit too much and possession was given away a few too many times. Yet with solid defending from the back three of Harrison Stott, Alex Eastham and Teo Beaume, coupled with good distribution, we still looked a threat when the ball was played in to the high two players.
The game finished 1-0 to Rossall and was a fantastic result for all of the boys.
Man of the Match = Bradley Gosling and Alex Eastham
The second match saw the B team play in what for many of them, was their first ever experience of competitive hockey. Once again through the hard work the boys have been doing in training, the Rossall boys started the game in great style. The ball was fizzing around from player to player with a great deal of accuracy. With good movement up front the opportunities in front of goal were coming thick and fast. Eventually, from a short corner the ball was struck goal bound, and Will McCaragher was able to get a neat deflection on the ball, and divert it into the goal. In the second half, there was a similar story to the A team match, where the boys tired and some of the things they were doing so well in the first half became a little more difficult. Still looking threatening on the break, Rossall had a number of chances to close the game out, Lee Jagger having a great game in attack. Well played to all the boys and I look forward to our next fixture.
Man of the Match = Will McCaragher and Lee Jagger
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Halloween Party (Report from Mr & Mrs McKnight)
The ghosts were in the Dragon's Den on Tuesday night when the common room was converted into a witches' and warlocks' cavern.
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Year 7 and 8 dressed up in traditional manner although, I didn't think witches wore designer clothes and shoes.
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Mr Hall kept discipline with his scary outfit; he is thinking about wearing it for class.
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The children enjoyed the party especially dunking for apples; putting their faces into a slimy green jelly tub to retrieve sweets; not forgetting putting their mouth into the cold spaghetti for creepy crawlers!
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Food was donated by the Friends of Rossall
along with cakes and sandwiches brought in by many parents.
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Mrs Cross entered into the spirit of things and enjoyed the evening as
much as the children.
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Thank you Friends of Rossall and Common
Room involved in making this a night to remember.
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Jordan has all the Right Moves
He might be a ‘rookie’, but Jordan Lewis has proved that he has all the right moves when it comes to the competitive world of chess, so much so that he’s been selected to represent England at the tender age of eleven.
The chess prodigy and year seven pupil of Rossall School, Fleetwood, is likely to achieve success across the board, if his early years in chess are anything to go by .They’ve seen him earn a rating to put him right on course to become a chess grand master in the future and highlighted him as one of the world’s brightest under-15 prospects in the game.
The Cleveleys youngster has already represented England in competition in Belgium, and has been invited to join the national team to play against Georgia, in the former Soviet Republic later this year. His tactical nous has already been seen in the British Championships, where, in the final, he lost narrowly to an older and more experienced opponent, but boosted his reputation, which continues to grow with every competition.
Jordan was taught to play chess at the age of five, by father, Gareth. He enjoyed it so much and showed such promise that, lessons at a local chess club followed. These were so successful that Jordan eventually started to beat his tutor on a regular basis, so a new chess coach had to be been found to help him develop to the next level. This should help him improve on the rating he currently holds, which is 132, and ensure he climbs the ratings to one day hit the 230 mark that will herald his arrival as a chess grand master.
Although already an excellent all round pupil, Jordan’s love of chess has helped immensely in his school work and the youngster has praised the game for improving his concentration. Says Jordan: “Chess is great because it helps with school work and helps with decision-making. It also helps me to concentrate more in class, which means I learn more. One day I hope to be a chess grand master and do it for a living, which would be brilliant.”
Head of juniors, Katie Lee, believes Jordan has what it takes to achieve his ambitions, despite his age. She commented: “We always like to nurture talented pupils, although I’m not sure we can help Jordan improve his chess skills too much, as he’s already as good as many of the older pupils in senior school, but we are delighted to see him progressing at such a pace in a pursuit where discipline and concentration are such vital components. However, we can continue to encourage him in other areas of school life, where he’s also proving to be something of a model pupil.”
The next move for the local youngster, en route to becoming the Fylde’s equivalent of chess giants Garry Kasparov or Bobby Fischer, will be a short trip to compete in the Blackpool Chess Championships, taking place in the resort in April. There, Jordan will be up against the best in the area, but will be hoping to keep his opponents in check, as he bids for the local title. Travels further afield though could have to be put on ice for now, unless the 11-year-old can find a local company to help with modest sponsorship of his travel to compete in international events.
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Companies interested in helping the Fylde’s brightest chess star achieve his dream can contact Rossall’s head of juniors, Katie Lee on 01253 774201.
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