YEAR 11 BOYS FOOTBALL
The boys deservedly won away at Gedling School in an action packed County cup fixture. Liam Conway drifted across the field from the right hand side and while off balance hit a left foot shot that caught the goal keeper off guard to put us 1-0 up. It was a close match but defender Thomas Doxey was solid throughout, clearing any danger and Kieran Watson’s work rate in centre midfield was inspiring others. But the most prolific incidents that will go down in Portland history was the two, yes two penalty saves and a brave block from close range in the dying seconds from goal keeper Ryan Heath. Mr Best could not believe his eyes, ‘it was truly amazing!’ Liam Gabbitas thought he had doubled the lead right at the end when he rifled a shot that was heading for the top corner but he was unfortunately denied by their goal keeper. Despite some strange decisions and added time from somewhere, the boys managed to hang on to their well fought slender lead.
The next fixture was at home against Toothill School and more players were added to strengthen the squad. They started slowly and conceded early doors but as the game progressed they seemed to grow in confidence and managed to equalise with a great long range effort from James Mainwaring. Changes were made at half time but unfortunately the boys narrowly missed out this time as they conceded another and lost 2-1!
YEAR 8 BOYS RUGBY
Mr Best is extremely pleased with the progress the boys have made during lunchtimes and in competitions this year. In a tournament at East Retford Rugby Club they only lost one game and that was against a strong Medan team. More recently at Newark Rugby Club their tackling ability had improved and they showed great teamwork, both with and without the ball. They nearly qualified for the County competition but unfortunately missed out in the final game by one try to Tuxford School.
Well done Liam Arnold, Sam Baird, Aaron Dobson, Matthew Edwards, Jake Ellender, Robert Gray, Luke Halliwell, Jack Harrop, Jack Healey, Ryan Jessop, Oliver McKay, Chris Mellor, Jed Pedley, Mitchell Phillips, Jake Snowden, Alex Stringfellow, and Jordan Wales.
GIRLS FOOTBALL
Congratulations to the year 7 team who convincingly beat Gedling School 7-2 to book their place in the quarter final of the County cup. It was a great team performance and the goals came from Abbie Bartrop, Chloe Hale , Bethan Lee (4) and the other was an own goal. Well done also to Joanne Bulmer, Gemma Payne and Amie Roberts for some excellent defensive play throughout.
Since then the girls have had even more success in a friendly match against Tuxford School and by winning the West Notts tournament. Mr Best took two teams to both these events allowing some girls that have not played in the team before an opportunity to develop their skills in a competitive game. Well done Joanne Bulmer, Shelby Carter, Megan Dale, Jaycee Dickson, Olivia Fagan, Helen Herrick, Mhari Macdonald, Gemma Payne, Amie Roberts, Hannah Sinnott, Shauni Whiteley and goal scorers Abbie Bartrop, Sophia Introna, Bethan Lee (2) and Leigh Anne Tomlinson.
More recently the girls have beat West Bridgford 2-0 in the quarter final of the County cup and will (finally!) now play a home match against Arnold Hill School in the semi final on Tuesday 31st March. Both goals were scored by Bethan Lee but it was the clean sheet that was really pleasing thanks to Shelby Carter, Jaycee Dixon, Mhari Macdonald and Aime Roberts.
The year 8 girls should have played in their West Notts tournament but it was cancelled due to the bad weather and no date has yet been rearranged.
In the year 9 & 10 West Notts tournament at Tuxford School, the year 9 team came 4th and the year 10 team won overall. Well done Nathalie Bartrop, Shannon Brookes, Staci Canham, Abbie Carrington, Olivia Dashper, Laura Gabbitas, Yasmine Hammond, Lucy Jones, Lauren Kirkwood Kirby, Brook Moore, Victoria Moore, Lucy Parkin, Paige Perkins, Amy Reynolds, Chloe Roche, Ashleigh Sykes and Leanna Turner.
A mixed team of the two year groups was also triumphant in their next tournament at Dukeries School, only conceded one goal throughout. Well done Nathalie Bartrop, Staci Canham, Abbie Carrington, Lauren Kirkwood Kirby, Victoria Moore, Lucy Parkin, Paige Perkins, Chloe Roche and goal scorers Shannon Brooks and Brook Moore.
Lastly but by no means least, well done to the year 11 team who claimed runners up spot after narrowly missing out in the last game at Retford Oaks School. Congratulations Natalie Hunt, Natalie Kirkwood, Charlotte McKeeman, Drew Philips, Claire Stephen, Molly Taylor, Kerrianne Thorlby-Coy and Kate Voice.
BADMINTON
Mr Best was really pleased that both the year 9 and year 11 mixed badminton teams finished 3rd overall in a tournament at Serlby Park School because the standard of the opposition was of a really high standard. Well done Shannon Brookes, Olivia Dashper, Liam Gabbitas, Aime Giles, Ryan Heath, Charles Holliday, Andrew Lee, Chris Parkes, Josh Stansbury, Claire Stephen, Molly Taylor, Leanna Turner, Lauren Kirkwood Kirby, Kate Voice, Daniel Wood and Luke Wood.
KEY STAGE 3 BOCCIA
The boccia team won all their group games and for the first time in Portland history made it through to the final. Mr Best would like to thank Mrs Underwood and Mrs Scott for working with the team to practice their skills on Wednesday lunchtimes.
Congratulations to all that have played but in particular Jamie Croft, Brendan Gladwin, Ryan Iberson, Adam Marshall and Jordan Neal for being selected for the final at Elizabethan School. Unfortunately they lost to Tuxford School in a close fought final but they have all enjoyed the experience and are looking forward to a rematch at the youth games tournament on Thursday 30st April.
BOYS BASKETBALL
Well done to both the year 7 and year 9 teams for managing to qualify for the district finals after beating both Valley School and Serlby Park School in the preliminary rounds. The year 9 team (Josh Bachner, Matthew Dobson, Thomas Elliott, Dean Gribbin, Wayne Hewlett, James Lewis, Carl McManus, Alex Needham, Chris Parkes and Bradd Rider) finished runners up after narrowly losing to a strong Elizabethan side but the year 7 team were crowned Bassetlaw champions without losing a single game. Congratualtions Jordan Camm, Matthew Davies, James Hazelhurst, Harry Pritchard, Thomas Rix, Lloyd Rose, Charlie Shelton, Harry Taylor and Chris Whitlam. Mr Best would also like to thank Steve Bell and Matt Snowden from Retford Raiders basketball club for refereeing the matches.
Many thanks for an excellent cheerleading display on finals night from Helen Askwith, Emma Beattie, Katie Brown, Charlee Cutts, Iona Gallacher, Britt Halpin, Emma Harding, Bethany McKormack and Ellie Morton.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Well done Savannah Bowskill, Joanne Bulmer, Rebecca Firth, Natalie Fisher, Helen Herrick, Danny Hodgson, Shannon Lee, Mhari Macdonlad, Chloe Neale and Shauni Whiteley. The girls struggled against tough opposition but thoroughly enjoyed the event at Retford Oaks School.
YEAR 7 – 13 CROSS COUNTRY
Well done to all that took part but Mr Best would like to congratulate Charlotte Hewitt, Jodie Rose and Sarah Worley for their excellent achievements in being selected for the National finals.
Year 7 girls – finished 5th overall.
5th Gemma Payne
30th Chloe hale
31st Lucy Wheatley
33rd Hannah O’Grady
34th Elizabeth Lee
35th Emma Pimperton
45th Shannon Lee
46th Bethan Lee
48th Mhari Macdonald
Year 7 boys – finished 2nd overall.
11th Charlie Shelton – represented the district at Berry Hill and finished 27th to help Bassetlaw finish 3rd overall in the County.
13th Marcus Underwood
15th Jordan Camm
18th Lee Thompson
22nd Kyle Carter
25th Kirtley Edmond
26th Matthew Davies
27th Jacob McKay
28th Marley Alder
41st Daniel Lloyd
42nd Harry Taylor
43rd James Hazlehurst
Junior girls – finished 1st overall.
6th Jodie Rose - represented Bassetlaw at Berry Hill and finished 10th to help Bassetlaw finish 2nd overall in the County and also went forward as a reserve for the National finals at Loughborough.
8th Frances Lander
11th Lauren Kirkwood Kirby
12th Darcy Butterfield
14th Deanna Arnold
33rd Jorgie Howe
46th Shannon Brookes
47th Hannah Dixon
Junior boys – finished 7th overall due to insufficient number of runners!
3rd Alex Needham
6th Thomas Elliott
7th Jack Harrop
11th Oliver McKay
24th Alex Stringfellow
Inter girls - finished 5th overall due to insufficient runners!
8th Nikki Gallacher – represented the district at Berry Hill and finished 20th to help Bassetlaw finish 6th overall in the County.
15th Phillipa Lee
Inter boys – finished 6th overall.
18th Andrew Lee
21st Bradley Muir
24th Kieran Watson
25th Harry Dumelow
43rd Patrick Keating
44th Liam Jordan
Senior girls County competition.
Sarah Worley represented Bassetlaw at Berry Hill, Mansfield and finished 8th so went forward to the National finals at Loughborough.
Charlotte Hewitt represented Bassetlaw at Berry Hill, Mansfield and finished 10th so went forward as a reserve for the National finals at Loughborough.
HOCKEY
The year 7/8 mixed team narrowly missed out of the final on goal difference but Mr Best was pleased with the way they played considering it was the first time they had ever played together. They did manage to claim 3rd place by convincingly beating Elizabethan 4-0. Well done Helen Askwith, Thomas Barry, Tom Billam, Matthew Davies, Charlotte Gallacher, Fran Hepworth, Oliver McKay, Callum McKechnie, Jake Smith, Connor Stansbury, Beth Stuckey and Cameron Wallhead.
The year 7 team have since played friendly matches against Tuxford and Dukeries, Mr Best was extremely pleased the excellent defensive display from Harry Taylor. Well done also to Katie Bolton, Joanne Bulmer, Natalie Fisher, Danni Hodgson, Maja Jaroszewska, Jacob McKay, Thomas Rix, Connor Stansbury and goal scorers Thomas Barry, Jordan Birchnall, Matthew Davies, Charlie Shelton, Marcus Underwood, Shauni Whiteley and Chris Whitlam.
The year 9 team travelled to Dukeries School on a wet and windy evening and managed to win 1-0 thanks to a goal from Thomas Wilde. Congratulations Josh Bachner, Thomas Bonsor, Matthew Dobson, Thomas Elliott, Adam Hunt, Alex Needham, Josh Nickin, Chris Parkes, James Stubbins, Ben Theaker and Thomas Wheldon.
FABULOUS FRIDAY FUN
Thanks to Mr Best for training the following year 10 students at the sixth form centre and working with them to improve their sports leadership qualities.
Well done Jack Aldred, Jason Barker, Nathalie Bartrop, Jason Booth, Gemma Brunt, Staci Canham, Abby Carrington, Emma Dent, Joe Drabble, Thomas Foster, Katie Hodgkiss, Aimee Keeley , Nicholas Macdonald, Cameron Makeman, Victoria Moore, Lucy Parkin, Paige Perkins, Taylor Streets, Ben Thompson, Thomas Watson, Ricky Whitehead, Ian Wrigley and in particular Ben Brown, Gareth Davies, Nikki Gallacher, Patrick Keating for getting involved in leading sports clubs.
YEAR 7/8 COUNTY GYMNASTICS COMPETITION
Congratulations to the following pupils for being selected to represent Portland School in the County gymnastics championships at Harvey Haden Arena and extremely well done to the year 7 group routine for finishing runners up.
Helen Askwith, Kyomi Bridgett, Chloe Browes, Emma Davidson, Isobelle Hammond, Emma Levitt, Shannon Lee, Mhari Macdonald, Hannah O’Grady, Emily Selby, Mary Selby, Grace Tomlinson and Lucy Wheatley.
Other outstanding achievements on the day were in the following categories:
Year 7 pairs routine - 2nd Hannah O’Grady & Lucy Wheatley.
Year 8 pairs routine - 1st Helen Askwith & Emma Davidson, 2nd Chloe Browes & Isobelle Hammond.
It was a shame there was not an overall winning school trophy because Mr Best was convinced they would have won it!
YEAR 7 SPORTSHALL ATHLETICS
Well done to the following pupils for being selected to represent Portland School in this year’s sportshall athletics event at Tuxford School. Mr Best was really impressed not just by their ability but their sporting manner and the way they interacted with students from other schools. They were a credit to him and the school and will now go on to represent Bassetlaw in the county event at Harvey Haden Stadium, Nottingham on Wednesday 29th April.
Marley Alder, Jordan Camm, Chloe Hale, James Hazelhurst, Bethan Lee, Shannon Lee, Daniel Lloyd, Hannah O’Grady, Gemma Payne, Charlie Shelton, Lee Thompson, Marcus Underwood and Lucy Wheatley.
