St Elphin's CE Primary School

Pupils from St Elphin’s had a fantastic day at the Year 3/4 Warrington Wolves Rugby Festival held at Victoria Park. Three teams of 9 from the school took part, showcasing outstanding teamwork and a positive attitude throughout the event. Their enthusiasm and sportsmanship shone as they worked together, supported one another, and demonstrated great skill on the field. All teams should be proud of their efforts in what was a fun and exciting day of rugby!

A big thanks goes out to the parent helpers (Sam, Alice and Rhey) who helped organise the teams and were amazing with the children throughout the day - it wouldn’t have been possible for the event to go ahead without you!

Our Year 5 and Year 6 teams recently faced High Legh, delivering an afternoon of exciting and spirited football.

The Year 6 team secured an impressive 8-2 victory, showcasing fantastic teamwork and determination. Goals from Jacob, George, Zachary, Archie, and Harvey highlighted the team’s attacking strength, with seamless coordination and thrilling finishes. The opposing team selected Jacob as the Man of the Match, a well-deserved recognition for his standout performance and impact on the game.

The Year 5 match was equally engaging, despite ending in a loss. The team demonstrated incredible spirit and resilience, with the goalkeeper Hebin putting on an outstanding performance. His numerous saves kept the team in the game and earned him well-deserved praise. Despite the result, the players enjoyed the experience and displayed excellent sportsmanship and teamwork.

Well done to all our players for their effort, energy, and positive attitude!

Today, years 2-5 were involved in a basketball experience day which was run by Adam Herridge from the Padgate Panthers. Here, he should children some skills and encouraged them to take up a club outside of school. Information about joining has then been passed on to parents.

Pupils from years 5 and 6 enjoyed participating in the Curling Competition at Cardinal Newman. The children made up a great team who went on to win it.

There was a great turnout for the girls’ netball teams. After taking part in six weeks of lunchtime clubs, the girls applied their skills against a host of other schools in the area. As usual, our children did St Elphins extremely proud with their effort and sportsmanship. One of the two teams even made it to the semi finals. Well done to all that took part. 

Our school team made us all proud by finishing as runners-up in the county finals, demonstrating incredible skill, determination, and teamwork throughout the tournament.

The journey began with a strong group stage performance, where the team secured their place in the knockout rounds with two wins and a draw. One of the standout moments came in the opening game when Isla kept her nerve to sink a crucial free throw, ensuring a dramatic last-minute draw.

In the semi-final, the team stepped up their game against Childers Thornton Primary School, delivering a fantastic performance to claim a well-deserved victory. Marcus was outstanding, scoring key baskets that secured the win and a place in the final.

The final against St Oswald’s was always going to be a tough challenge, and despite a determined effort, the team fell short with a final score of 4-8. However, they gave it everything, showcasing great resilience and teamwork until the final whistle.

Finishing 2nd in the county is a huge achievement, and we couldn’t be prouder of the entire team. Congratulations to all the players, coaches, and supporters who helped make this an unforgettable tournament!

St Elphin’s A & B Team Match Report

St Elphin’s A and B teams took part in an exciting set of matches against St Barnabus and St Margaret’s. Both teams demonstrated fantastic teamwork, skill, and determination throughout the evening, representing the school with pride.

The A team started strong with a hard-fought draw in their opening match. They then secured a brilliant win against St Barnabus, showing great attacking play and solid defense. Their final game saw them face their own St Elphin’s B team, ending in a closely contested draw.

Meanwhile, the B team also had a successful night. They began with a draw against St Barnabus, followed by an impressive win over St Margaret’s. Their final game, against their fellow St Elphin’s A team, was another tight match, ending in a draw. There were some fantastic saves from Jason and Hebin and excellent goals by Jacob (5 goals) and Harvey ( 2 goals).

Overall, out of the 20 players who took part, every single one gave their best effort. Their attitude, teamwork, and sportsmanship were outstanding and a real credit to the school. Well done to everyone involved! 

St Elphin’s Year 6 team extended their unbeaten run this season with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over a determined Bewsy side in an action-packed encounter.

The game got off to a dramatic start when a handball in the box by a Bewsy defender gifted St Elphin’s an early opportunity. Jacob stepped up confidently and slotted the penalty home, giving his side a 1-0 lead.

St Elphin’s doubled their advantage with a well-worked set piece. Harvey launched a precise throw into the box, and Clayton rose highest to power a header into the net, sending the supporters wild.

ShoRtly after, George delivered a superb corner that caused chaos in the box. Archie reacted quickest, poking the ball over the line to make it 3-0. At this stage, it looked like St Elphin’s might run away with it.

Bewsy, however, refused to lie down. Just before the break, they launched a swift counter attack and found the back of the net. Moments earlier, Jayson in goal had made an impressive 1-on-1 save to keep them out.

In the second half, Hebin took over in goal and was immediately called into action. He produced a sensational double save and later denied Bewsy again with a fantastic stop from a powerful free kick.

Despite the defensive heroics, Bewsy managed to claw another goal back, setting up a tense finish. But the St Elphin’s defence stood strong, with Tavonga and Clayton putting their bodies on the line with several crucial blocks.

When the final whistle blew, it was St Elphin’s who emerged victorious with a 3-2 win—maintaining their unbeaten record this season in style.

Final Score: St Elphin’s 3 – 2 Bewsy