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SURREY U11 MINI HOCKEY FINALS – PLATE WINNERS

18/03/10

On 17th March the Under 11 Hockey team went to Surbiton Hockey Club for the Surrey Under 11 Mini Hockey Finals. It was an exciting experience for us all including Miss Bone and Miss Ridley. Each game was six minutes each way. Our first match against Thomas’s Clapham we drew 1-1. We came back to win our next game 1-0 against Sutton High, and then tied our next game 0-0 against Downsend. Unfortunately this meant we got knocked out of the Cup competition because Thomas’s Clapham had scored more goals.  

Our first match in the Plate competition was against Hornsby House, which we won 1-0 . In the next match we had the same score but it was against Study Prep. These wins took us through to the semi-finals and if we won this, we would still have a chance of winning! We played quite well against St Catherine’s and won 1-0, meaning we were into the final!

In the final we played brilliantly as a team and scored five goals against James Allen Prep school, meaning we were the winners of the Plate! Miss Bone and Miss Ridley were very proud of us and we thank them very much for looking after us at the tournament. We also need to thank our Goalie, Maria Carr.

Article written by Bethan Moncur and Emma Whiteley (Lower 3)

 

GOOD NEWS? IT’S NOT UP FOR DEBATE......

 

17/03/10

ICYD (The International Competition for Young Debaters)

 

On 7th March, 2010 three teams of debaters from City of London Freemen’s School went to the Oxford Union for the ICYD (The International Competition for Young Debaters).

 

The teams debated: This house would withdraw all coalition forces from Afghanistan immediately; This house would prevent workers from striking; and This house believes that sports people who grievously injure a competitor in play should face criminal charges.

 

The Year 10 team, consisting of Harry Househam and Nikki Abbott, came 3rd. 1st and 1st, placing 8th overall, and the Year 8 team, Angus Gillan and Rosie Shakerchi, came 2nd, 1st and 3rd placing 14th overall. As a result both of these teams break to finals day meaning that CLFS will have the youngest team at finals day from across the UK.

 

The Year 9 team of Rebecca Baker and Jordan Turton, came 4th, 2nd and 1st placing 26th overall.

 

Rosie Shakerchi was the best speaker from all of the Freemen's pupils, as she placed 22nd out of 116, all of whom were up to two years older than her.

 

Oxford Union Finals Day, 13th March 2010

 

Regional finalists Laura Grayling and Hannah Kent attended Oxford Union Finals Day on 13th March. They placed first in two out of four of their debates: This house would require government to call a referendum before commencing a non-defensive war; and This house would remove charitable status from organisations dedicated solely to animal welfare. They placed mid-table by the end of the competition and were a credit to the school.

 

SEVENS HEAVEN

16/03/10

On 11th March the U15A rugby team were victorious in the Surrey Sevens held in Caterham, winning the Plate.

Although we lost our first match against Riddlesdown 24-19, it was our only defeat. We conquered Harrodian on a narrow field 31-5 which meant we finished second in our pool and were therefore competing for the Plate. We quickly dispatched Ewell Castle 34-7 in the quarter final, but our best display of the tournament was our semi final victory against a typically big Christ's Hospital team, 45-5. We marched with ever-increasing confidence to the Final against Tiffin.

The victorious score line of 28-7 belies the tale of our success. The team grew in stature, self-belief, trust in their peers, and played such an exciting brand of rugby – full of flair and structure.

The medal ceremony was a little poignant. Mr Fred Batchelor, formerly Head of History at Freemen's, now the president of Surrey Schools' rugby, beamed with pride as he shook the hands of our 12 boys. And they could not contain their well-earned pride either.

Mr Bloomer, Rugby Coach, said: “We played an attractive brand of sevens, and the boys worked so hard, running and running and holding back and passing and looping and holding an arrow-like line. It was a magnificent tournament, and one which I am sure the boys will be regaling many a time in the years to come.”

 

 

 

GIFTED & TALENTED? YES!

09/03/10

On Saturday 6th March, professional artists exhibited for the first time at City of London Freemen’s school. The schools Livery Room became the perfect setting to show the excellent work produced by Sam Jefferys and Rob Sollis (pictured with Mr Time Rees, Head of Art at the school). Both artists have worked with pupils in the school and have bought a great degree of inspiration to many of them, influencing their work and giving them confidence. The show was open to the public and many people came in to view the work on display. Several pieces were sold throughout the day and a proportion of the profits went to the charity Shelterbox.

Mr Tim Rees, Head of Art at the school commented: "The exhibition was the first of its kind at Freemen’s and everyone involved enjoyed the show. We are looking forward to producing another exhibition in a few months and showing off the talents of our Photography students and Geoff Coates, a local professional photographer."

 

ALICE AND THE BFG ARE IN WONDERLAND

08/03/10

World Book Day is the biggest annual celebration of books and reading in the UK and Ireland. Every year at City of London Freemen’s School we celebrate the event with a week of fun activities and competitions, and this year was no different.

 

On World Book Day itself on Thursday 4th March, the whole School joined in the celebration, from Year 3 to Upper 6. All Senior School pupils took part in the hotly-contested Inter-House Book Quiz (won by Whittington House) while events in the Junior School were rather more low-key.

 

All junior pupils (and most of the staff) came to school dressed as a favourite character from a book and began the day with one of our regular DEAR (Drop Everything And Read) sessions. Prizes for best costume were awarded to Megan Haine as the BFG, and Ella Pearson as Alice in Wonderland by the new Head of Junior School, Mr Mark Beach. During the day, pupils toured the Junior School classrooms, the doors of which were decorated as book covers, and also took part in a Book Swap, recommending and exchanging books with each other.

 

Mrs Sue Dawes, Senior Librarian, said: “The great thing about World Book Day is that it emphasises the fun of books and reading – whether it's the good-natured rivalry of the Inter-House Book Quiz or the novelty of dressing up as a lion and joining your friends getting lost in a book at the start of the school day – there's a way for everyone to become involved.”

 

HOT HOT HOT SALSA NIGHT AT FREEMEN'S!

05/03/10

On Saturday 27th February, the heady sound of Salsa beat raised the rafters at City of London Freemen's School as the first ever Latin Night was held in aid of the Sporting Tours trip to New Zealand this summer.

The evening started with a breathtaking display of Salsa dancing by the Slovakian European Salsa Champions. Inspired, the guests took to the dance floor for a lesson in basic Salsa dancing given by the Colombian Salsa teachers, Jeff Davila and Lilly Suarez.

After an enjoyable Chilli supper, there was another superb display by Marosh and Kristina, after which everyone took to the floor to practice their moves. The evening ended with everyone, including the New Zealand tourists who had been on duty all evening, dancing the Bachata, much to the delight of many mums who enjoyed a rare dance with their sons.

For more information on Jeff and Lilly's classes go to www.colsalsa.co.uk and for more photos of Marosh and Kristina go to www.maroshkristina.com

 

JUNIOR SCHOOL SKIING? TRES BIEN!

 

01/03/10

During February half term 38 juniors and six staff took to the slopes in Le Corbier, France. Not only was it great to be out on the slopes, but we were blessed with sunshine for most of the week. Ski conditions were lovely at the start of the week but became very icy with two days of skiing left to go. Despite the icyness we arrived home without a single serious injury. Mr Valkenburg, Ski Leader, said: "I would like to thank the staff for giving up their time to look after the children, as well as the children for their terrific behaviour."

 

IT WAS A FUN AFFAIR!

24/02/10

All the fun of the fair was had at the Freemen’s Christmas Fair. There was something for everyone, whether they wanted amusements, attractions, raffle prizes, singing staff or a chance to buy presents for relatives and friends.

 

Those who were there were treated to games such as Hook a Duck, Hoopla, and Football Tombola and many more. Santa was there in his grotto, and in the secret room was…. well, that’s a secret.

 

It appeared that tigers and lions were on the loose in the school but on closer inspection it turned out to be children with their faces painted!

 

There were stalls a-plenty selling a plethora of items and once all the shopping had been done, there was a chance to relax with a cake and a cup of tea or mulled wine.

 

And as the fair drew to a close, who will forget the climax of the wii tennis tournament or indeed the look on Mr Riley’s face as he realised his score had been beaten with just seconds of the fair remaining?

 

On a more serious note, the fair raised in the region of £7,550 and a fantastic £891.05 for the Royal Marsden Children’s and Teenage Cancer Centre, through shakers and rattling buckets.

 

Huge congratulations must go to the FSA and to everyone involved, for organising such a successful fair. Their aim of “You can expect a fun day out at the Freemen’s Christmas Fair” was most definitely fully achieved. Roll on next year…..

 

NATIONAL HOCKEY CALL UP FOR KATE HOLMES

15/02/10

Kate Holmes has just been selected to play in the England National U16 Girls Age Group for hockey. This is an outstanding achievement and the first time a CLFS pupil has accomplished this.

The selection process started in the summer of 2009. Following county and regional matches, training and assessment during the spring and summer 2009, Kate was selected as one of 64 players to participate in the National U16 Hockey Girls Futures Cup representing the South and East of England in the Saxon Tigers team. This tournament took place in October 2009 and the Tigers went on to win the competition.

Kate was then selected to be part of the England National Age Group Training squad as one of 34 players and attended a three day camp during November. This group was then reduced to 30 players and Kate attended further assessment camps in December, January and February. On 7th February Kate attended the final assessment camp and was selected for the England National U16 Girls Age Group 2010. This group will continue to train together and teams will be selected to play in various international fixtures.

  

Miss Nicky Higgins, PE and Games teacher said: "This is fantastic news for Kate, and we are very proud of her. She has shown a lot of dedication and hard work and we wish her the very best of luck. We look forward to hearing all about her future endeavours. Well done Kate."

 

COULD THE GIRLS HAVE DONE-BETTER? NOT IN THE DUNOTTAR SHIELD

09/02/10

In a first for Freemen’s, the 1st VII netball team were the winners of the recent tournament for the Dunottar Shield.

The team of Mikaela Eldridge (captain), Jenny Baldock, Fiona Bull, Charlie Robertson, Alex Willis, Katherine Hall, Lucy Owen, Ishy Waugh and Katie Zinser were undefeated with wins against Dunottar, Greenacre and Sutton High and an exciting draw against a strong Reigate Grammar team.

Mrs Bennett said: "‘I believe this is the first netball trophy that Freemen’s has ever won and the girls are understandably over the moon about this achievement. As this was also the first tournament we have entered, the girls were a little nervous at the start but they played extremely well and worked incredibly hard for each other as a team. I am very proud of them."

 

SWIMMERS SENT TO COVENTRY FOR NATIONAL FINALS

09/02/10

On Saturday 6th February, the Junior Girls Freestyle Swimming team travelled to Coventry Sports Centre to compete in the English Schools Swimming Association Secondary Schools National Relay Finals. It was a great achievement to qualify for this prestigious event which is open to all schools from around the country, and follows several divisional qualifying competitions. The standard of swimming at this competition was exceptional and the CLFS team performed with tenacity. The team of Nathalie Richards (Captain), Emily Stewart, Rachel Dunne and Tabitha Read-Cayton finished in 14th place in a time of 2:03.75. Miss Higgins said: "Three of the four team are still eligible to swim in this age group next year so it was a great experience for a young team. It was a great accomplishment for the girls and I am proud of their efforts. Well done."

 

U10S NOT QUITE FIRST IN THEIR FIRST EVER HOCKEY TOURNAMENT

09/02/10

On Saturday 6th February Freemen's hosted an U10 hockey tournament also involving Downsend and Cranleigh. All three schools entered two teams and after a round robin competition the winners were Cranleigh A. The Freemen's A team played brilliantly all morning in what was their first ever tournament and won their first four matches convincingly before losing narrowly 2-3 to Cranleigh in their last match. For the B team the morning proved to be a steep learning curve but the girls listened carefully to the coaching they were given and worked extremely hard showing good improvement in every match they played.

Mrs Bennett said: "Opportunities to play in tournaments such as this provide invaluable match experience for our young players and we are hoping to make this tournament an annual event in the school calendar."

 

U10 RUGBY TOUR 2010

08/02/10

On Friday 29th January 22 boys left Ashtead Park for their first rugby tour as CLFS pupils. On arrival at Terra Nova Preparatory school in Cheshire, the pupils met their opponents for that afternoon’s game before setting off to Jodrell Bank, an astrophysics centre. This trip clearly inspired the boys as both CLFS A and B teams played some excellent running rugby and defeated Terra Nova 40-5 and 45-30 respectively.

That evening the boys made the short journey to Edgeley Park to watch an exciting match between Sale Sharks and Northampton Saints, with the end result being 14-20. The second fixture on the Saturday was in doubt due to a deep frost, but after a long warm-up and discussion between staff, CLFS played Ryley’s Preparatory in a game of touch, with both teams playing some exciting rugby, pleased to have played despite the conditions.

The party then changed sports and visited Old Trafford Football Stadium, known as the 'Theatre of Dreams', and the boys must have thought they were dreaming as they went on a guided tour of the stadium including the changing rooms, lounges, trophy room and even walking down the tunnel!

The weather reports for Sunday were the talk of both boys and staff and unfortunately the tour party woke up to several inches of snow. This therefore meant our final fixtures against Sandbach RUFC were cancelled. Mr Bird, who lead the tour said: "All boys who were involved experienced the wonders of rugby touring and will hopefully remember the trip long into the future. I would like to thank all the boys who conducted themselves in a mature and independent manner and also the other members of staff who supported the trip both before and during our time in the North West."

 

PRACTICE PAYS OFF FOR MUSICIANS

04/02/10

On February 2nd 2010, CLIC Sargent representative Emily Jenkins, visited the school to meet the music staff and some of the children who participated in the Music Department Practice-a-Thon in the Autumn Term. Children across the School managed to raise a final grand sum of £1349.55. 

Emily was delighted with the final amount, thanking the children for their efforts and hard work. She also gave the department food for thought about how even more money could be raised in the future.  

It is a perennial task trying to get children to practise daily, but we were delighted that so many children took part and helped to raise the money, and by doing so were able to improve their own playing. 

Pictured around the piano with Emily Jenkins (back row, far left) are the music staff, Mrs Pritchard, Mr Dodds and Ms Krawec, and some of the children who helped raise the money. From left to right are Abigail Bruce (U2R), Stephanie Elstub (U3G), Natalya Robinson (L2DC), Emily Elstub (U2R), Andrew Brinkworth (L5G1) and Alice Witt (U4W2).  Together, they managed to raise over £350. 

Ms Krawec said "Well done and thank you to all the fundraisers and those who donated so generously."

 

INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM SWIMMING SUCCESS FOR CLFS

03/02/10

On Thursday 28th January the CLFS girls’ swimming team took part in the Surrey Schools Individual Swimming Championships at Trinity school in Croydon. All events were contested over 100 metres and the girls all performed brilliantly.

In the lower junior competition CLFS had competitors in all five events. In the breaststroke Millie Reed was first in a time of 1:22.84 and Zoe Lowrey was first in the backstroke in a time of 1:21.45. Aila Diffey was third in a time of 1:22.64 in the Individual Medley and Tabitha Read-Cayton was third in the freestyle with a time of 1:09.56. In the butterfly Freddie Penniket-Dessent was sixth in a time of 1:30.98. These excellent results meant that the lower junior team were crowned champions in the team event.

In the junior competition Rachel Dunne was third in the butterfly in a time of 1:17.45, Nathalie Richards was third in the backstroke in a time of 1:11.89, Emma Archer-Lock was fourth in the breaststroke in a time of 1:33.92, and Emily Stewart was fifth in the freestyle in a time of 1:07.62. The junior team were third in the team competition despite not having a full team.

Lucy Archer-Lock competed in the intermediate breaststroke event and finished in fourth place. The girls performed well against some strong competitors and congratulations must go to Millie Reed and Nathalie Richards who were selected to represent the ‘County Schools Team’ in March.

 

CLFS SWIMMERS HOPE HOME ADVANTAGE HELPS

22/01/10

CLFS last night hosted the 'I.A.P.S. National Swimming Championships Regional Round' where five schools - CLFS, Danes Hill, Hazelwood, Unicorn and The Mall - competed against each other in both boys and girls events. These results will be recorded and ranked by time alongside all of the results from the regional rounds around the country, and in March, the top 16 swimmers in the individual events and top 12 relay teams from across the country will be announced to compete at the IAPS national finals at K2 Leisure Centre, Crawley on 15th May 2010.

 

COMMUNITY ACCOLADES FOR OUR STUNNING MUSICIANS

 

22/01/10

 

On Saturday 16th January at the church of St Martin’s, Dorking, Ashtead Choral Society performed Karl Jenkins ‘The Armed Man’ and John Rutter’s ‘Magnificat’ under the baton of Mr Paul Dodds. A guest Imam from the local Morden Mosque intoned the Call to Prayer at the appropriate juncture, the simulation of horror by over 100 members of the ACS choral society was suitably harrowing and the Last Post was played by an unseen trumpeter after 30 seconds of deathly hush.

The stars of the evening were our talented young musicians, both current and former pupils. The concert was a sell-out and the students’ performances were stunning, the accolades have poured in since from all areas of the local community.

The musicians were Ellen Timothy (soprano), Kate Aitchison (mezzo-soprano), and Leo Morrell (baritone). The orchestral ensemble included David Pearce (trumpet), Rebecca Johns (trumpet), Jeremy Cole (organ), Ms Natalka Krawec (piano) and Mr James O’Carroll (percussion).

Kate and Leo’s rich and powerful tones held the audience motionless during their solos and conveyed a maturity of voice beyond their years. The applause at the end of the evening for them was overwhelming. Jeremy, who has not only been a musically gifted CLFS pupil for many years, but also a frequent and popular guest organist at previous ACS concerts, was again most warmly applauded after his superlative playing throughout the evening.

Special mention goes to David Pearce for the ethereal quality of the Last Post from the back of the church. Both he and Rebecca Johns coped admirably with the complexities of the trumpet scores and the exposed musical rhythms.

John Rutter’s ‘Magnificat’ was a vibrant and youthful piece, full of energetic and syncopated South American dance rhythms, interspersed by gentler subtle melodies. 

Ellen Timothy, taking on the solo soprano role, captivated the audience by the beauty of her voice, which echoed to the furthermost corners of the roof. Ellen is already a music scholar at CLFS and a member of two National Youth Choirs, with substantial experience of national opera. The three solo movements – ‘Et Misericordium’, ‘Esurientes’ and ‘Sancta Maria’ – were each delivered with an exquisitely pure and thrilling sound.

Mr Dodds, Head of Music, said: “This is truly where CLFS lies – in the heart of the local community – and events such as these, showcasing the talents our youngsters possess, alongside our friends, neighbours and colleagues, makes for a wonderful spirit of harmony which crosses every threshold of culture and religion.”

 

EXCITING EVENTS ANNOUNCED FOR NZ2010 RUGBY TOUR FUNDRAISING

21/01/10

The Boys PE and Games Department have announced a series of exciting public events this term to help with the fund raising effort for the summer rugby tour to New Zealand.

In July and August this year, 42 of the Upper 5 – Upper 6 pupils will be embarking on a tour of the ‘land of the long white cloud’ to try and conquer opposition who aspire to wear the famous All Black shirt. The CLFS pupils, staff and parents have been working exceptionally hard at fundraising for this tour to New Zealand and made good progress towards their target by selling refreshments on match days, getting player and brochure sponsors, packing supermarket bags and holding an enormously enjoyable and successful Winter Ball.

The next exciting events include the Sporting Tours Quiz Night on Saturday 30th January, the Sporting Tours Salsa/Latin Night (including professional demonstrations and lessons) on Saturday 27th February, and the Sporting Tours Sponsored ‘Row the Length of New Zealand’ event on Friday 26th March.

Tickets for these events and sponsorship of players, tour and kit is available from the Boys PE and Games department. For more information please contact Mr Jon Moore by email at jmoore@clfs.surrey.sch.uk or telephone 01372822437.

 

BOY'S INTERHOUSE CROSS COUNTRY

14/01/10

The CLFS Inter-House Cross Country proved to be as competitive as ever in the final two weeks of the Autumn Term in some challenging conditions.

Every boy in from Form 1 to Lower 5 had the opportunity to represent their House over varying distances and courses. The Seniors also raced with eight members of each House representing their respective Houses.

Results

Form 1 - Hale, Gresham, Whittington (Winner Aaron Teale, Whittington)

Lower 2 - Hale, Whittington, Gresham (Winner Fred Geen Hale - New Record)

Middle Junior - Whittington, Gresham, Hale (Oliver Williams, Whittington)

Upper Junior - Gresham, Whittington, Hale (Edward Vinter, Gresham)

Intermediate - Gresham, Whittington, Hale (Sam Eglen, Gresham- New Record)

Senior - Whittington, Gresham, Hale (Oliver Garrod, Hale - New Record)

Mr James Gibson, Boys PE and Games, said: "I congratulate all boys who took part, but special mention must go to Oliver Garrod of Lower 6 (pictured) and Sam Eglen, Upper 4, both of whom smashed the schools records in their respective age groups and who have qualified in 1st place in their age groups at the Distirct Cross Country Competition."

 

CHRISTMAS BANNED AT CLFS!

22/12/09

At the annual internal CLFS debate on Wednesday 16th December, the motion was put forward that 'This House is boycotting Christmas to save the planet'. There were strong arguments from both teams, with members of Junior DebSoc joining the debate alongside members of Senior DebSoc for the first time. Points were made including the amount of deforestation required for Christmas trees, cards and wrapping paper from the team in favour of boycotting Christmas, with counter arguments in favour of Christmas concerning the effect on the retail trade, and Christmas being a time of happiness in dark economic times.

The winning motion was too close to call until the team in favour of Christmas sensationally changed their plea to call for a complete ban on Christmas! After some very emotive, and somewhat theatrical arguments were put forward, accompanied by a blanket refusal to let the other team pull them up on a point of information, the gathered audience had no hesitation agreeing that 'Christmas should be banned' to be the winner. It didn't stop them all charging off on their holidays though.....

 

YOUNG VOICES BUT GREAT VOICES AT THE O2 ARENA

22/12/09

On Tuesday 1st December, the Music Department took 90 children from the Junior School to the O2 Arena to take part in a Young Voices concert.  This is the first time that City of London Freemen’s School has taken part in one of these concerts, but Young Voices is now in its 13th year. 

Cantabile and Phoenix Junior Choirs had been working very hard all term learning the huge range of songs for the event. We performed two Gospel songs at the Party in the Park concert back in September, but we also had to learn music from lots of different styles. There were songs about animals; songs in the current charts by artists such as Take That, Taylor Swift and the Sugababes; songs from the Classical genre such as Panis Angelicus by Cesar Franck and even songs from the 80s.

The enormity of the event did not really hit until we arrived at the arena and stepped inside the venue. Over 8000, yes eight thousand, children from a variety of different schools were there with us, and after a lunch break, we spent the afternoon rehearsing with the live band, ably led by resident conductor, David Lawrence.

 

It was during this amazingly exhilarating rehearsal when we truly saw the effect that Young Voices has on all those involved and the sheer excitement generated by so many working towards one goal. The event in the evening was quite simply an unforgettable experience for all of the children. The pupils, who were the stars of the show, performed to a capacity audience of thousands in one of the biggest arenas in the country. They were joined by singer V. V. Brown, Classical vocal quarter All Angels and street dance group Urban Strides. It was a fantastic, fitting end to the rollercoaster ride that was Young Voices.

 

U14 HOCKEY GIRLS THE FOURTH BEST IN SURREY, WHILST U18 AND U16 ARE BOTH SURREY PLATE COMPETITION WINNERS

 

21/12/09

City of London Freemen’s School were celebrating hockey success as the Under 14s came fourth in Surrey whilst the U16s and U18s both won their plate competition.

The U14s (pictured) stormed into the finals day of the Surrey Hockey Tournament. They won their pool games against Epsom 1-0 after dominating the game, JAGS 1-0 after playing well as a unit and taking one of a few chances that came their way, and Oxsted School 6-0 after again dominating the game and working well as a team.

Going through to the quarter finals as group winners, the team went on to beat Alleyn’s School 2-0. The team was confident and determined to win. The girls settled into their own style of play manipulating our strong right side. The defence improved enormously throughout the tournament and enabled the team to retain possession and create effective phases of attack. 

The finals day on Wednesday 18th November at Surbiton Hockey Club was a round robin affair and the girls unfortunately lost to Kingston Grammar 0-4, Sir Williams Perkins 0-1, and St Georges 1-2. At the end of the day, we had no medals to show, but came away with the title of the fourth best Under 14 team in Surrey. Miss Katie Ridley, Head of Girls' Games said: "The girls played fantastically well, and on another day, we could've finished higher, but I congratulate the whole team on agreat achievement."

  

Meanwhile both the U18’s and U16’s won their respective plate competitions at Surbiton Hockey Club. After disappointing results for both teams in the preliminary rounds of the Surrey Hockey Tournaments which meant they did not progress to finals day they were out to prove themselves.

The U18’s quickly dealt with Tormead in their semi-final eventually winning 7-0. The final was against Reigate Grammar School who had played their semi final prior to finals day and were keen to make their mark in the competition. However a strong Freemen’s side had other ideas and with excellent constructive play and swift passing throughout the whole team, Freemen’s ran out 7-1 winners meaning the U18’s were also crowned ‘Surrey Plate Winners’.

The U16’s played Winston Churchill in their semi-final and we played very decisively, winning the game 11-0. After a quick change of venue Freemen’s faced Prior’s Field in the Final of the Plate Competition. We started well and with some swift accurate passing quickly converted our chances. Prior’s Field applied some pressure to our defence but it was quickly dealt with. The final score was 6-0 the U16 were crowned ‘Surrey Plate Winners’.

Miss Nicky Higgins was delighted with both plate wins, and said: “Well done to all those involved. The teams produced excellent performances, and to win two plate competitions is fantastic.”

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