A Musical Treat for KS2

On Friday 4th April, Coundon Primary School had the pleasure of a visit from some musicians from Bablake Senior School. We were treated to several performances of live music from pupils from year 9 to year 13. We listened to a vocal duet as well as performances played on the keyboard, saxophone, trombone, cello and trumpet.

The children discussed the names of the instruments that were used and which of the instrumental families each instrument belonged to. The children listened in awe and really enjoyed each performance.

A huge thank you to Bablake for coming to us to perform and also a huge thank you to Mrs Dalton for organising this treat on a Friday afternoon.

Lionesses Match Day 4 – year 3/4 girls

Our final year 3/4 Lionesses matches were played on Tuesday 1st April at the AT7 Centre. The girls are now playing so well together as a team and have improved with each tournament.

First match: 1-0 win against Eastern green 

Second match: 0-0 draw against Courthouse green

Third match: 2-1 win against Whitmore Park

Lionesses Match Day 3 – year 3/4 girls

On Tuesday 4th March, a selection of children from the girl’s football club were chosen to take part in their third match day at the AT7 Centre. Here they competed against 3 other football teams. The girls have been training hard as part of their afterschool club with Mr Bordley, and their favourite coaches; Coach Valentine and Coach Howarth, have been there supporting them every step of the way.

Our scores were as follows:

2-0 win against templars

2-0 loss against Grange farm 

1-1 draw against Willenhall

All the girls played really well and were, as always, a credit to our school. 

Lionesses Match Day 2 – year 3/4 girls

On Tuesday 11th February, a selection of children from the girl’s football club were chosen to take part in their second match day at the AT7 Centre. Here they competed in a girl’s football competition.

We played four matches, losing two and winning two. These included Broad Heath who we lost against 3-0, Finham who we beat 4-0 and then finally Christ the King, who we won 2-1 against. All the girls played really well and were a credit to our school. We look forward to playing more matches!

KS2 Panathlon

On Monday 3rd February, a group of children had the pleasure to take part in a Panathlon. This is a lovely event aimed at children who are not always the most confident at sports and it provides them with the opportunity to have a go in a relaxed, less competitive environment. The children had a fantastic time and were a real credit to Coundon Primary School.

Year 4 firefighter visit ????

Year 4 were really lucky to have a visit from our local firefighters. They learned all about fire safety and how to keep safe around the home and what to do if there was a fire. Thank you so much for coming to visit. The children had a very informative morning.

Lionesses Match Day 1 – year 3/4 girls

On Monday 21st October, Miss Valentine and Mrs Gray took a squad of 8 girls from years 3 and 4 (who play for Mr Boardly’s girls football club) to take part in some 6 side fixtures.

Upon arrival, we went into the sports hall, where we were greeted by the organisers of Coventry School Games and 4 guest speakers. 

Kare Adenegan – GB Paralympian 

Marianne Botterill – Sky Blues in the Community coach and community cohesion manager

Chelsie Giles – Team GB Judo

Amelie Perkins – Team GB Under 19 Water Polo and past School Games Coventry West attendee. 

These athletes were here to discuss their journeys as women in sport and to answer any questions any of the girls had. 

After that, we headed out to the pitches where COACH valentine warmed up the girls with some drills and then we played 3 of the 27 schools that were taking place. Our team have only played together on one occasion prior to the day, despite this, they worked really well as a team!

The scores were as follows:

 1-1 (Coundon v stoke) 

2-0 loss (courthouse green V Coundon)

1-0 win (Coundon V southfields)

Well done girls for representing the school so well. You really upheld all of our school values. 

Mrs Gray 

The Flame of Friendship 2024 – The Coventry School’s Olympic Torch Relay

In the run up to the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic games, 62 Coventry primary, secondary and special educational needs schools will be participating in a torch relay, the Flame of Friendship, leaving Coventry Cathedral on Thursday 22nd February and finishing on the University of Warwick campus on Monday 8th July. https://warwick.ac.uk/wie/flame_of_friendship/

The torch is bespoke to this event, designed especially for this event, designed as part of a competition in which more than 2000 Coventry pupils took part. The winning design was submitted by a pupil from Finham Park School and has subsequently been redeveloped at WMG, on the University of Warwick campus.

Flame of Friendship takes Olympic word to schools https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2v49170xn1o#:~:text=An%20Olympic%2Dstyle%20torch%20is,to%20the%20Paris%202024%20games.

On Wednesday 12th June, it was Coundon Primary’s turn to receive the Flame of Friendship. Sherbourne Fields travelled to our school to deliver it to us. They were greeted by the whole of Coundon during a warm and welcoming lap of the school grounds, where we clapped, cheered and waved scarves, flags or banners for them. The children really enjoyed themselves.

Then on Thursday 13th June, we had the honour of delivering the Flame of Friendship onto Allesley Primary School. The children that took place in the delivery of the torch showed great pride in being chosen and were great representatives for our school. A special thanks needs to go to Miss Mower and Miss Ferris, for agreeing to walk with them all the way!

Coventry Children’s Mile 2024

On Sunday 9th June, 33 Coventry schools (including Coundon) took part in the Children’s Mile! It was once again a lovely community event encouraging children to get active in a fun and positive way.

Before – ready and raring to run!

After – ready and raring to go home!

Thirteen of our children took part in this event (from years 3 to 6) alongside Mrs Woodroffe and Mrs Gray. The amazing and slightly competitive Miss Ferris also gave up her morning to join us and show her support! The children were great, they were full of enthusiasm and all ran the mile with Finley, Luca and Amelia making it back in the top 40 out of over 1000 runners!

Here’s a few snaps from the event. Let’s hope these children can encourage more children to be involved next year!

https://linktr.ee/coventrysport – official photos from the event

Orienteering

On Tuesday 21st May, a small group of Year 4 children were selected to take part in an orienteering event at Rough Close, Coventry. Other schools also took part in this activity to add an element of friendly competition in a fun environment. This event was an Olympic themed, scavenger hunt activity and was a great opportunity for the children to put into practice the skills they learnt earlier in the year during PE. A lovely afternoon was had by all.