Netball Winners!

It really isn't about the winning but it is nice! Well done to our team on their success last night - for playing really well and representing the school brilliantly.

Spectacular Plants Competition Winner

We are very pleased and proud to announce that one of our pupils was a winner in the Royal Horticultural Societies' Spectacular Plants competition. He has been awarded a signed copy of the book 'Spectacular Plants' by Stewart McPherson and a collection of interesting plants from all over the world to take home and look after. The competition involved designing an interesting and imaginative plant which he did. We know he has a keen interest already in plants which is perfect! He was also supported and encouraged by our nature loving and very eco friendly ELSA team pictured here with him. Congratulations! The school will also receive a donation of some seeds, books and other activities in the new year.

EXTREME READING WINNERS!!

The EXTREME reading winners have been picked and were announced today! All entries were amazing and it was so difficult to pick! So much so, we ended up with multiple winners that were picked by a panel of judges.  The winner pictures are displayed below.  Well done to the following children...

Ellie...

Oliver...

Olive...

Runner up children who had to be awarded for their creativity in the snow were...

Wiktor...

and Isobel...

All children who entered will receive a little treat as they were amazing! Thank you so much for entering, look forward to seeing what you all come up with next year...!

Judging Our Competition Entries...

We had some brilliant entries to our various competitions today as part of our horticultural show. Here are some of the various contributions from the children. Judging was very hard - particularly the cakes! We will be awarding some nice prizes tomorrow to the winners.

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.

East side Football league winners and now Champions league semi-finalists!

Our talented and amazing football team won the East side football league last Wednesday, which has been played from October to March. Today they competed in the Champions league quarter finals against the winners of the West side league 'Springhill'.  It was an exciting match for us against a worthy team. Both teams demonstrated amazing skills, stamina and competency and battled to the very end. 2-2 at full time, then 2- 2 in extra time which resulted in a nail biting penalty shoot-out! Both teams were neck and neck going through the players scoring and equalising each shot. Eventually the pain was relieved in a 12 - 11 result on penalties. Bitterne Manor finally winning a very deserved place in the semi-finals!

A nail biting penalty line-up

I and the boys would like to thank Mr Puckett again for his relentless enthusiasm for the game and coaching expertise.

I think Mr Puckett is there somewhere?

The next round is Bitterne Manor v Oakwood in a Semi-final of the Champions league. This is the first time a small school like ours has reached this level!

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.

Bitterne Manor children get Dancing!

Solent University brought the dance mats into the hall today where every child in school had the chance to strut their stuff as well as taking part in the competition.  Results have been collated and there is a winner from each year group who will receive a certificate.  These results will also be compared to other schools across the city in a Dance mat league.

SGO Sports Roadshow

A couple of weeks ago Bitterne Manor hosted a multi-sports day with all the children taking part in a variety of skills based events in a house competition.  This week we held an assembly with a special visit from Sports Solent mascots Buddy and Sparky to reveal the results and present certificates and a plaque .

The results

Superstars - 5425points - Winners
Legends - 4400 points
Champions - 4260 points
Heroes - 4100 points

Congratulations to Superstars!!