2015 WINNING TEAM! CHAMPIONS OF THE LEAGUE, CHAMPIONS LEAGUE AND THE JEWEL SHIELD!

Yesterday evening was the finale of an amazing football season for Bitterne Manor. After a fantastic performance from the boys throughout the league group stages and some close games in the Champions league, the final prize was in sight -  The Jewel Shield.
It was a very exciting end to end match against Blackfield who were worthy opponents and showed some great skills. But Bitterne Manors boys demonstrated relentless determination and team spirit to win the match. Mr Puckett encouraged some great tactical play with a strong defense, skillful midfield and some great speed and finishing from the boys to win 3-2!
Well done to Mr Puckett for coaching the team and Mr Smith who has been helping out. A big thank you to Mr Humphries for organising the tournaments and matches. Also to the parents, friends, families and teachers for all your support.

The FINAL, the story!

The preparation

The Team Talk

The warm up

The match

Concentration

Never giving up

Another corner

The presentation - Team captain lifting the trophy!

An amazing team!
Very Proud!
Well done!

The Jewel Shield is the Southampton schools final prize and has been presented to schools since 1966. This is the first time Bitterne Manor will have its name engraved on this piece of History. I will get it engraved shortly and it will take its place in our trophy cabinet for all to see.

County Athletics championships

Bitterne Manor is a small school with some BIG talents. Twelve children have been competing in local competitions to become worthy finalists. On Thursday our children represented the Southampton district in Hampshire County Athletic Championships competition. Within each category the children competed against 32 of the best children across Hampshire. We did very well, with some of our children coming 1st in their event and lots were placed in the top 10! Well done again to our amazing children and a personal thank you to the parent and also a helper from Solent who came with us on the day.

Football Success for Bitterne Manor

2 Games, 9 boys, 10 GOALS and a clean sheet for our GOALIE!

Results:
Bitterne Manor 5, Thornhill 0
Bitterne Manor 5, St Johns 0

It was a great team performance with goals coming from all over the field and a great defensive display.  Our Number 8 was the David Beckham of Bitterne Manor as his pinpoint crosses resulted in numerous goals. Number 7 will be taking Rooney's position if he continues at his current rate, scoring 4 great goals!
Our smallest player also snuck in 2 cheeky goals, jumping over a player and scoring from the line and placing one nicely past the goalie.

A big Well done to all the boys and thank you to Mr Puckett our fantastic coach!

A talent with a very bright future at Bitterne Manor

Year 6 has a new found talent in their midst. The sport of snooker had better watch out as a year 6 boy is winning trophies and matches against children older and with more training. Obviously a natural talent has emerged.

Football-postponed

Bitterne Manor attended a football tournament today only to find out it had been postponed until next month. However they were very lucky to be able to use the facilities for a friendly mixed match. There were lots of goals!

Good practice for next month!