The B team hosted St Columba's shortly before the half term break, with the pitch just about holding up after the wet start to 2026.

 

After the previous 6-6 epic draw, it was hard to know how the game would pan out.  Prae Wood took an early lead with a goal from Xander and with Felix adding a second.  Unfortunately, St Columba's demonstrated a more clinical approach to the game with excellent passing and positioning, for which they were rewarded with five goals.  The final score finished 5-2 to St Columba's.  Congratulations to Xander who was voted Player of the Match by our opponents. 

Well done to Aelia in Year 3 who was awarded her first milestone wristband for completing 11 junior parkruns, the equivalent of a half marathon.

 

Aelia has been attending Verulamium junior parkrun regularly on a Sunday morning since our primary parkrun launch event in November where she enjoys completing the 2km course alongside some of her classmates.  Aelia will receive her next milestone wristband on completion of 21 events, which is 42km making a full marathon. 

 

Sign up as a 'Prae Wood Runner' to enjoy this free, local, weekly event - https://www.parkrun.org.uk/register/

 

The Year 6 netballers were away to Maple this week.

 

Despite a close first quarter, Maple's shooters were on target and took a 6-2 lead at half time.  Prae Wood became a little static in the third quarter, allowing Maple to extend their lead to 9-3 going into the final quarter.  Some positional changes, notably Finlay at goal attack and Esme moving to centre, saw Prae Wood dominant the final quarter, mounting a thrilling fightback.  Finlay's shooting was on fire with six goals in six minutes to level the score at 9-9.  Time ran out otherwise Prae Wood might have just been able to secure the win.  As always, everyone worked well as part of the team, especially with some players trying out new positions.  Harry, ever dominant whether in attack or defence, was voted Most Valuable Player by the Maple team.