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• Dorset Tag Rugby Festival

  Thu 12 Mar 2020

  Longfleet took two teams to this fantastic event, hosted by Bournemouth RFC and “Rippa Rugby”, who have recently been in the school teaching Tag Rugby to Years 3,4 and 5. All games were specific to the 5 core values of Rugby, and although not deemed competitive...

   

  One Longfleet team remained unbeaten in five games, with the other team only losing one match in their five games. Overall, some brilliant performances, with Jessica and Alex winning the coveted prize of “most respected players”.

   

  Look out for our first contact rugby tournament at Wimborne RFC, on March 27th.

  

• Can-Do Football

  Mon 09 Mar 2020
  Longfleet took eight Year Five and Six children to Carter Community School, where AFC Bournemouth coaches delivered sessions in shooting, dribbling and speed. Matches were played at the end to show off the children’s new skills, with Longfleet playing a mixed match with Hillbourne and Hamworthy at the end. All of the children enjoyed their evening, with some smart saves from Lucas and a well-taken goal from Ovo being highlights. 

  

• Young Musicians' Summer School

  Tue 03 Mar 2020 Miss Wright

  If you are in Year 5 or Year 6 and play a musical instrument this may be for you...

  https://soundstorm-music.org.uk/music-education-hub/young-musician-summer-school/

  

• Bumblebees trip to Oakdale Library

  Wed 05 Feb 2020
  Bumblebees were pleased to see the sunshine yesterday and had a lovely time at Oakdale Library!  We enjoyed some stories and songs and each child chose a book to bring back to school.  

  

• Badminton Bonanza

  Mon 03 Feb 2020
  Children from Year Four and Five travelled to Corfe Hills School to participate in a Badminton Festival, which was delivered by Corfe Hills' Sports Leaders. Ten stations were completed overall, showcasing the children's serving, drop shot and agility skills. Our children had a fantastic time and are now expecting a new purchase of badminton rackets and shuttlecocks soon!

  

• SEND Panathlon

  Wed 29 Jan 2020
  Longfleet hosted Dorset's inaugural SEND Panathlon, an event that included 6 schools and 10 teams in total. The children loved the activities on offer, which included: new age curling; boccia; flight path (velcro darts!) ;  parachute games; basketball; soft skittles; and the bean bag target game. Every child who participated got a medal and a certificate, whilst the children in first, second and third got a gold, silver and bronze medal respectively. A huge thank you to the Longfleet Sports Ambassadors, who delivered the events brilliantly. Here's hoping this event continues annually!

  

• Year Two Football Festival

  Wed 29 Jan 2020
  Longfleet took two teams to a festival held at Lychett Minster School, who kindly donated their fantastic astro-truf facilities for the afternoon. Longfleet, Upton, Courthill and Lytchett Matravers all brought two teams each and in the first matches, resilience was in full flow for everyone as the heavens opened! The rain soon abated though, and a capacity crowd of parents saw some fantastic teamwork, passing and shooting from all teams involved. Well done to both Longfleet teams for their efforts during a very soggy afternoon!

  

• Reception Pirate Day

  Thu 23 Jan 2020
  Reception had a swashbuckling day of pirate fun and enjoyed participating in pirate themed activities including art and craft and role play.  A great deal of fun was had by all.  The children's costumes were fantastic; thank you to parents and carers for their time and help with these.

  

• Reception visit to Oakdale Library

  Thu 23 Jan 2020
  Ladybirds and Butterflies managed to brave the weather to visit Oakdale Library recently.  Unfortunately, Bumblebees were not so lucky and their trip has been postponed; fingers crossed the weather will stay dry next time.  The children enjoyed a story and songs, then explored the books.  They each borrowed a book to take back to school.  Why not take a look at the fun activities on offer at the library over the half term holidays?  

  

• Year 5 and 6 Boys' Netball

  Mon 13 Jan 2020

  On Friday, the boys from Netball Club took part in two friendly matches against St Joseph's School. 

   

  One of the teams won 7-2 and the other narrowly lost 4-5. Both games were excellent to watch and the boys showed brilliant sportsmanship throughout. 

   

  The games were such a success that we are organising an away fixture for rematches!