Hoops for Health Basketball Fun Day

Year 4 have been taking part in an exciting Basketball Project, aimed at increasing access to and raising participation and achievement in culture, sports, leisure and play activities across London.

The children developed ball-handling techniques during a 10-week coaching session run by the London Thunder Basketball Club, which helped to boost their confidence and allowed them to see the true benefits of working cooperatively as part of a team.

The day started off with a series of warm-ups and ‘skills and drills’ development, where the children were given opportunities to practise their navigation skills around several Basketball courts within mixed gender teams. Following a quick lunch, the tournament began. St. Augustine’s played against several schools including Elfrida, St. Stephen’s, Holy Trinity and Grinling Gibbons Primary Schools.

It was lovely to see the genuine enthusiasm of the children as they played extremely well, winning 2-0 against Holy Trinity. 2 children also received a special award for being nominated ‘best player’ and ‘most improved player’ within the category of being a ‘good sportsperson’ regardless of whether their team were winning or losing; as it is important that children understand that having the right attitude, is just as important as the skills required within a competitive sport, since Basketball is also about friendship, fun, respect and fair play. We hope the children will continue to build on what they have learned and achieved in the years to come. 

Well done Year 4!

Christmas in Reception

The Reception Class children very much enjoyed decorating the classroom and preparing for Christmas. They each had an Advent friend and together they compiled an Advent Calendar with Acts of Kindness for each day of Advent. They enjoyed taking part as twinkling stars in “Angel Express”, alongside KS1. They all brought in items of food and made jelly for our Christmas Party. Little did they know that Father Christmas was going to make a special guest appearance. They were delighted to meet Father Christmas and very pleased that he brought presents. Merry Christmas Everybody and a Happy New Year!!!