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Ten enthusiastic children from our school had the fantastic opportunity to attend the Hampshire School Games—a celebration of activity, inclusivity, and learning. The event was a vibrant showcase of alternative physical activities designed to engage and inspire.

Throughout the day, our pupils threw themselves into five exciting challenges: circus skills, slack-lining, mental health games, boccia, and curling. Each activity not only sparked joy but also fostered teamwork, resilience, and new skills that extended far beyond the field of play.

Whether balancing on a slackline or diving into mindful tasks, the children gave it their all and represented our school with pride and positivity. Their enthusiasm was infectious, their sportsmanship commendable, and their sense of fun—absolutely unbeatable.

A big thank you to the Hampshire School Games organisers for hosting such an enriching and inclusive event. We couldn’t be prouder of our young athletes! If you would like to see the photos click here.

Children from Year R, Year 1, and Year 2 had an exciting and energetic afternoon as they took part in a fantastic multiskills event filled with fun and friendly competition. The event featured a variety of challenges designed to test and develop their throwing, catching, running, and jumping skills.

From the moment they arrived, the children showed incredible enthusiasm and determination. They tackled each activity with big smiles and boundless energy, eager to give their best. Whether it was sprinting across the track, leaping into the air, or aiming for the target, every child gave it their all.

What stood out most was their brilliant attitude. They listened carefully to instructions, supported one another, and represented the school with pride and excellent behaviour. In fact, they were having so much fun, many didn’t want the event to end!

A huge well done to all the children who took part—you were amazing ambassadors for your school, and we’re all very proud of you! If you would like to see photos click here.

The girls of St. Matthew’s made their school proud at this week’s inter-school football tournament, showing not only skill on the pitch but also leadership and teamwork off it. Two teams represented the school—St. Matthew’s Green and St. Matthew’s Purple—and both delivered outstanding performances.

St. Matthew’s Green fought hard throughout the tournament and secured 2nd place in the Plate Competition, demonstrating resilience and determination in every match. Meanwhile, St. Matthew’s Purple triumphed in the Cup Competition, taking home the top prize after a series of impressive wins.

What made the day even more special was the way the girls ran their own teams. From making substitutions to managing tactics, they took full responsibility for giving everyone a chance to play and contribute. Their commitment to fairness, inclusion, and teamwork was truly inspiring.

The tournament was a celebration of sport, friendship, and empowerment—and St. Matthew’s girls led the way with pride.

If you would like to see the photos click here.

We are incredibly proud to share the inspiring efforts of five of our Year 5 girls—Emmy, Grace, Jasmine, Amelia, and Lidia—who have taken on a remarkable challenge to raise funds for Cancer Research UK.

Motivated by a Newsround report on cancer, these compassionate and determined young girls decided to take action. From 28th April to 23rd May, they committed to running laps during their playtimes and lunchtimes for 20 days—all in the name of supporting vital cancer research.

Their dedication, teamwork, and enthusiasm have been truly heartwarming, and they’ve already made a big impact within our school community. We are so proud of their initiative and the values they’ve demonstrated—living examples of our school’s ethos of Faith, Respect, Achievement, and Friendship.

💖 Well done, girls! You are an inspiration to us all.

If you would like to support their cause and help them raise even more for Cancer Research UK, donations are still welcome. Every contribution makes a difference.

👉 To donate, please follow this link: https://shorturl.at/IZow6

Let’s continue to cheer them on and show our support for this wonderful cause!

This week, our wonderful Year R and Year 1 children embarked on an exciting adventure that combined teamwork, exploration, and a whole lot of teddy bear fun! The children took part in a special Teddy Bear Orienteering Challenge, where their mission was to rescue six lost teddy bears hidden around the school grounds of Eggars.

To save the teddies, the children had to complete six teambuilding challenges, each designed to test their communication, cooperation, and problem-solving skills. 

The children showed fantastic teamwork—listening to each other, taking turns, and cheering one another on. If you would like to see the photo, click here.

Well done, Year R and Year 1—you are true teddy bear heroes!