We accompanied a group of children to an orienteering event in the Church Stretton hills at Carding Mill Valley. The Year 6 students showed impressive teamwork and determination to finish the course. Despite their commendable efforts, we didn’t manage to secure a top-three position. Nevertheless, there was a smaller challenge for the quickest completion of the final checkpoint, and a team from Coleham won this sprint finish. Congratulations to all participants!

A big well done to all the girls who participated in this week’s football tournament! Both teams displayed excellent teamwork, fearlessness in tackles, and scored some super goals. It was inspiring to see some players trying the sport for the first time. Keep up the fantastic work!

Congratulations to our year 5 and 6 boys for their outstanding performance in a recent football tournament. They played brilliantly as a team, scoring fantastic goals and defending exceptionally well. The year 5 boys secured first place, while the year 6 boys achieved second place, showcasing their dedication and representing Coleham with pride.

Our participation in the swimming gala at Shrewsbury School was quite the experience. Witnessing incredible swimming techniques, exceptional stamina, and unwavering determination was inspiring. A select few of our children even made it to the finals. Congratulations to all the participants; it was certainly a challenging event.

A big thank you to ‘Chance to Shine’ from the Shropshire Cricket Board for giving our children the opportunity for a cricket taster day. Their enjoyment was evident as they immersed themselves in the sport, learning new skills and refining existing ones. This event not only sparked a love for cricket but also taught valuable lessons in teamwork and perseverance. We are grateful to the Shropshire Cricket Board for providing this enriching experience to our children.

Coleham celebrates another successful cross-country event, praising the remarkable performance of all runners despite challenging weather conditions. With 100% effort and perseverance, they secured several top 10 finishes across all races. The U9 girls and boys, along with the U11 boys, clinched 1st place overall, showcasing outstanding teamwork and determination. Congratulations to all participants for their impressive achievements and unwavering dedication.

In an exhilarating cross-country event at Attingham Park, children faced challenging terrain with boggy ground, brambles, and inclines. Despite these obstacles, their determination prevailed. Remarkable achievements were seen across the board, with Year 4 girls clinching 1st place, Year 3, 5, and 6 girls, and Year 3 and 4 boys securing 2nd place, Year 5 boys claiming 4th, and Year 6 boys securing 5th. Congratulations to all participants for their outstanding efforts, resilience, and teamwork!

Congratulations to this talented group of girls who proudly represented Coleham in a challenging football tournament against schools in and around Shrewsbury. Their exceptional skills and unwavering perseverance were evident throughout the competition, demonstrating their ability to play cohesively as a team.

A group of Year 6 children participated in a hockey competition held at Meole Brace Secondary School. We took two teams, and their performance was outstanding. Despite their commendable efforts, we fell short of reaching the semi-finals. However, this setback did not diminish their enthusiasm; they persevered with friendly matches against other schools, maintaining their smiles and enjoyment throughout the day while embodying the Coleham values superbly. A hearty congratulations to all the children for their remarkable display.

We had an incredible afternoon at Belvidere Secondary School for a thrilling Basketball competition, hosted by Embrace. Both of our teams demonstrated exceptional skill, teamwork, and sportsmanship, making us incredibly proud. We are thrilled to announce that their hard work has paid off, as both teams secured victory, with an overall first-place finish!

A huge thank you to the coaches at Town Walls Tennis Club for hosting our Dolphins class. We had a fantastic afternoon learning new tennis skills from ex-players. It was a great experience staying within our community.

Congratulations to all the children who participated in this week’s swimming gala! Despite it being their first time for many, their impressive swimming strokes and stamina secured several 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishes. We’re thrilled to have achieved a fantastic 2nd place overall. Well done to all our young swimmers!

We’re thrilled to share that our KS1 children had a blast this week with a tennis taster session hosted by Tennis Shropshire, courtesy of the Shrewsbury Club.

The session was filled with enthusiasm as the children actively participated in tennis drills, honing their skills and having a great time in the process.

Thank you to Tennis Shropshire and the Shrewsbury Club for providing such a wonderful opportunity for our young learners!

We are immensely proud of this group of children for their participation in a netball tournament, where they competed in several matches over the past few months. Initially, during our first match, the children were unfamiliar with positions and had little experience playing together. However, as the weeks progressed, we witnessed remarkable growth. They displayed exceptional teamwork, demonstrated excellent attacking and defensive skills, and scored impressive goals. Among six schools, we achieved a commendable 2nd place overall. Congratulations on your outstanding efforts!

Well done to all the children who took part in the Sportshall Athletics competition over at the Shrewsbury Sports Village. As always, you showed great determination and showed great team sportsmanship, cheering each other on.