In addition to all our extra curricular sports events and competitions, the children participate in various sporting activities in school throughout the year, as well as attending special trips and visits. We share information about these on this page; check back regularly to see what the children get involved with!
Watching live sport is a great way to enthuse and encourage our pupils and with Super League netball team Saracens Mavericks playing their home games at the University of Hertfordshire, a trip to watch them play has become an annual fixture for pupils in our after school netball club with the invitation also extended to our KS2 Sports Ambassadors.
This year, we went to watch a pre-season friendly against Scottish franchise, Strathclyde Sirens. It was good to see familiar faces in the Mavericks team along with some exciting new signings although not all of the team were available with some having been called up to play for the England Roses in the Netball Nations Cup. The game really got exciting in the final quarter with Sirens pulling back the lead Mavericks had created and Mavericks just holding on for a 44-44 draw, perhaps thanks to the raucous cheering from the Prae Wood supporters.
As a club, Mavericks are always keen to engage with their young supporters and make them feel part of the game. Prae Wood was selected to create the guard of honour after half time. The group really enjoyed waving their flags to welcome both teams back onto the court.
At the end of the game, we were invited to have a group photo with the team before waiting patiently to meet the players individually for a quick chat, photo and autograph. Some of our seasoned netballers were well prepared, getting more signatures added to their netballs.
Goal Shooter, Ivan, was thrilled to be able to chat with his favourite Saracens Maverick, Britney Clarke, who also plays Goal Shooter. Brit was keen to find out if Ivan had any tips as to how to improve her game!
You can find out more about the venue by visiting www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/lee-valley/hockey-and-tennis-centre
Prae Wood and the Mavericks
The Mavericks in action, and team Prae Wood!
Meeting Natalie Metcalf, Manchester Thunder and England Roses captain
Acacia Class
Blackthorn Class
Both year groups enjoyed the creative aspect of dance, deciding as a group on different ways to develop their motif. They found working in larger groups more challenging, especially when it came to compromising on their many ideas. Year 4 felt they could work to improve their timing and synchronicity. Year 5's evaluation commented on their need to use space more effectively and develop the transitions between actions.
HOCKEY OLYMPIC MEDALLISTS VISIT PRAE WOOD
PREMIER LEAGUE PRIMARY STARS TOURNAMENT
The venue | Pupils in action | Watford football club board |
Arriving at The Dome |
With footballer, James Morris |
WIth footballers, Helen Ward and Alli Palisch |
YEAR 1
YEAR 6
YEAR 6
In addition to all our extra curricular sports events and competitions, the children participate in various sporting activities in school throughout the year, as well as attending special trips and visits. We share information about these on this page; check back regularly to see what the children get involved with!
Watching live sport is a great way to enthuse and encourage our pupils and with Super League netball team Saracens Mavericks playing their home games at the University of Hertfordshire, a trip to watch them play has become an annual fixture for pupils in our after school netball club with the invitation also extended to our KS2 Sports Ambassadors.
This year, we went to watch a pre-season friendly against Scottish franchise, Strathclyde Sirens. It was good to see familiar faces in the Mavericks team along with some exciting new signings although not all of the team were available with some having been called up to play for the England Roses in the Netball Nations Cup. The game really got exciting in the final quarter with Sirens pulling back the lead Mavericks had created and Mavericks just holding on for a 44-44 draw, perhaps thanks to the raucous cheering from the Prae Wood supporters.
As a club, Mavericks are always keen to engage with their young supporters and make them feel part of the game. Prae Wood was selected to create the guard of honour after half time. The group really enjoyed waving their flags to welcome both teams back onto the court.
At the end of the game, we were invited to have a group photo with the team before waiting patiently to meet the players individually for a quick chat, photo and autograph. Some of our seasoned netballers were well prepared, getting more signatures added to their netballs.
Goal Shooter, Ivan, was thrilled to be able to chat with his favourite Saracens Maverick, Britney Clarke, who also plays Goal Shooter. Brit was keen to find out if Ivan had any tips as to how to improve her game!
You can find out more about the venue by visiting www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/lee-valley/hockey-and-tennis-centre
Prae Wood and the Mavericks
The Mavericks in action, and team Prae Wood!
Meeting Natalie Metcalf, Manchester Thunder and England Roses captain
Acacia Class
Blackthorn Class
Both year groups enjoyed the creative aspect of dance, deciding as a group on different ways to develop their motif. They found working in larger groups more challenging, especially when it came to compromising on their many ideas. Year 4 felt they could work to improve their timing and synchronicity. Year 5's evaluation commented on their need to use space more effectively and develop the transitions between actions.
HOCKEY OLYMPIC MEDALLISTS VISIT PRAE WOOD
PREMIER LEAGUE PRIMARY STARS TOURNAMENT
The venue | Pupils in action | Watford football club board |
Arriving at The Dome |
With footballer, James Morris |
WIth footballers, Helen Ward and Alli Palisch |
YEAR 1
YEAR 6
YEAR 6