Every Thursday evening after school, two of our Year 1 pupils attend Rainbows. Rainbows are aged between five and seven and are the youngest members in the Girl Guide movement.

The girls have lots of fun at Rainbows, making thing, learning new songs and playing games with the many friends they have made. They are both very excited about the first ever Rainbows’ Sleep Over next weekend.

On Wednesday, 7th May Rainbows celebrated their 21st birthday. To mark this special occasion, Rainbows across the country wore their uniforms to school. Our two girls wore their uniform at Firwood Manor for the day. They also went to a Princess Tea Party the following evening at the Church Hall where the Rainbows meet.

Match Report by Tom

Firwood kicked off and remained in possession for a good five minutes. Joshkun ran up the wing past each defender then to the goalkeeper where he shot and scored. At the start of the second half, Firwood weren’t on top form which meant that St. Lukes were able to sneak a goal.

It was 1-1 and both sides were desperate to win. By now, Firwood were as sharp as ever and were having shots galore but St Lukes’s keeper was too good. With two minutes left, people were rushing with the ball but Firwood kept cool heads, unlike the weather which was scorching. As the keeper for St. Lukes kicked the ball out, Tom headed it with his nose into the area where Joshkun, for a second time, did a half volley and got it in the back of the net. The whistle blew and Firwood had won 2-1.

Match Report by Michael and Matthew

Five minutes into the game, Josh was running down the wing and crossed the ball, the keeper pushed it out but Josh was there for the rebound, shot and scored. Firwood 1 – Chadderton Hall 0!!

A while later Chadderton Hall shot, Michael saved it and Tom whacked it……… into his own net. Firwood 1 – Chadderton Hall 1. By half time Chadderton had scored again. After half time, Chadderton managed a sloppy goal. Then Sam shot – just over the bar. Chadderton were running down the wing and Matthew did a sliding tackle and knocked the ball out for a throw. The match finished 4 –1.

We would like to say a big thank you to Mr. Lengden for organising the match and to Chadderton Hall for coming. We had a great time playing.

Match Report by Jordan and Matthew

The game kicked off at 3.45pm when the rest of the school was packing bags for home. From the start, we ruled the game and nearly scored with Sam just missing the net. Later, St. Herberts scored the only goal of the first half. At half time Mr. Lengden said, “The team that scores the next goal will win the match.” Early in the second half, Matthew hit the bar and it bounced to Arron who smashed it into the net making it one all. Five minutes from the end, Jordan crossed the ball into the box, the keeper saved it but it hit the post and GOAL!!!!!!!!!! 2-1 to Firwood. Everyone dived on Jordan and Matthew did back flips while Jack, our keeper, went mad. To our relief, the final whistle went. Firwood won 2-1. We then offered refreshments to the parents and boys.