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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.

SWIMMING

Gems Schools’ Swimming Gala
We thoroughly enjoyed our debut in the Gems Schools Swimming Gala held at the Aquatics Centre in Manchester on Thursday. All of our children swam magnificently and we did achieve some firsts in some of the races, not quite enough to win, but we nevertheless had a wonderful time.

NETBALL

Netball Club begins next Friday for all boys and girls in Years 3,4 and 5 with Miss Byram and Mrs. Wild.

Cross Country

We are so proud of all of our children who ran in the Cross Country Competition at Bridgewater School. The team came third overall. We have to give a special mention to TB in Year 3 who won the Bronze medal in his age group. Thank you to all the Mums, Dads and Grandparents for your support and to all the children who took part and supported their team-mates so enthusiastically. The photographs are in the entrance hall.

Swimming

Gems Schools’ Swimming Gala

This gala takes place on Thursday, 1st May at the Commonwealth Swimming Pool. It will involve pupils from Years 3 – 6. The children involved in this event will bring home a consent letter today.

Cross Country

Good Luck to all our runners in tomorrow’s competition at Bridgewater School in Worsley!!

Swimming - Gems Schools' Swimming Gala

This gala takes place on Thursday, 1st May at the Commonwealth Swimming Pool. It will involve pupils from Years 3 – 6. So that we can choose the team, swimming for Reception and Miss Monaghan’s class has been cancelled on Tuesday, 22nd. Please would all Year 5 & 6 pupils please bring their swimming kit on that day.

Football

Our boys experienced mixed fortunes this week on the football field. On Monday on a very boggy pitch, which did nothing to enhance our style of passing the ball, we lost to St. Aidan’s Primary School. However, on home ground on Thursday, we beat St. Herbert’s B team. Goals from JB and AS and safe goalkeeping by JF clinched the game for us.
Our home fixtures are listed on the Diary Dates. Please support us if you are able.

Football

Firwood Manor’s football team begin their journey in the Chadderton Schools League Cup on Monday the 14th April. Over the season, the team has grown in confidence and they are now playing some excellent passing football. The progress made was reflected in their performance in the Oldham’s School League, last term, when they were desperately unlucky to lose 1-0 to the eventual league winners!

The team, made up of boys from Years 4, 5 and 6, are really fired up for the new challenge and can’t wait to get playing. Good Luck boys!

Cross Country

The annual competition at Bridgewater School takes place on Saturday, 19th April. We have a strong tradition of individual medal winners over the years and last year won our first team trophy of the competition – the Year 4 Shield.

Our team has been practising since September for this year’s competition. Year 5s are hoping to retain their title and our current Year 4 team is very reluctant to let the trophy go elsewhere.

Good Luck to all our runners!

Swimming

In May we shall be entering the Gems Schools Swimming Gala. The teams will be chosen over the next two weeks. Choosing the team from our wonderful swimmers in Years 3-6 will be difficult.