Sports News
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Friday 27 March 2026 Dancing into Easter: A Fitness Friday to Remember Fitness Friday went full festival mode this week and the playground turned into an open air disco that would put most dance floors to shame. Children arrived buzzing with energy, ready to bust out moves like nobody was watching and for once… nobody really was.
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Thursday 26 March 2026 Southill Makes a Splash at the Swimming Gala This afternoon, 16 pupils from Years 5 and 6 headed to Weymouth Swimming Pool to take part in a packed programme of individual and team events. From breaststroke to front crawl, backstroke to the ever-chaotic frog float relay, the children were certainly kept on their toes… or should that be their flippers.In my 10 years at Southill, this is the first time we have entered this event, so expectations were cautious. With 13 schools competing, we knew it would be a challenge. That said, I could not be prouder of every single child who took part. Their determination, teamwork and enthusiasm were outstanding from start to finish.Special mentions:Eliza – 2nd place in Backstroke
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Wednesday 25 March 2026 Bounce...Smash...Spin! A Sporting Adventure at All Saints Today, 10 excited children could hardly contain themselves as they climbed aboard the minibus, ready for a thrilling trip to All Saints Secondary School for a trampolining, badminton and table tennis extravaganza.On arrival, the group was split into two, joining other children from Conifers and Bincombe. Spirits were high as they rotated between trampolining and badminton, eager to learn new skills and take on fresh challenges.The trampolining session was led by fantastic young sports leaders from Years 9 and 10, who impressed everyone with their confidence and knowledge. They carefully demonstrated and taught a range of skills including straight jumps and how to stop safely, half turns and full turns, as well as tuck, pike and straddle jumps. Some children even progressed onto more advanced moves such as seat drops with a half twist, swivel hips, front drops and back drops.The enthusiasm in the room was infectious and at one point Sophie Murray could not resist stepping onto the tramp
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Friday 20 March 2026 Running Riot on Red Nose Day! Running Riot brought energy, laughter and a whole lot of speedy feet to the playground. With crazy hair bouncing in every direction and determination written across every face, children set out to complete as many laps as possible before the school day had even properly begun.This was no ordinary run. Our brilliant bronze Ambassadors had designed a course packed with fun, weaving in sections of the trim trail to keep everyone on their toes. Runners climbed, swung, slid and scrambled their way around, turning each lap into an adventure. The climbing frame tested bravery, the monkey bars challenged strength and the slides added a burst of excitement mid-run.With the sun shining and smiles everywhere, the atmosphere was full of positivity. Laughter echoed across the playground as children encouraged each other, counted laps and pushed themselves just that little bit further. All of this happened before 8.45, proving just how much can be achieved with a little enthusiasm and a lot of teamw
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Wednesday 18 March 2026 Southill Shine at Weymouth and Portland Netball Competition The sun was shining and spirits were high as seven determined Southill pupils arrived at Budmouth Academy, ready to put their hard work from Tuesday netball club into action. Their commitment and enthusiasm paid off in a fantastic afternoon of netball as they competed in four group matches, aiming to retain the trophy they proudly won last year.🏐 Game One✅ Southill 7 – 0 St Augustine'sScorers: Georgia x2, Zeff x3, Hudson x1, Skyla x1Southill came out firing. Quick passing, excellent movement up the court and confident finishing led to a dominant and impressive opening win.🏐 Game Two✅ Southill 6 – 0 St John'sScorers: Bella x3, Max x1, Zeff x2Bella was unstoppable in the first half, scoring three quick goals to put St John's immediately under pressure. In the second half, Mia, Skyla and Georgia worked tirelessly to keep play in the attacking half. Another clean sheet and another strong win.🏐 Game Three✅ Southill 15 –
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Friday 13 March 2026 Southill Shine in a Day of Tight Contests It was the girls' turn to represent Southill School at the NASH Cup football competition today. Despite a deluge of rain overnight, the conditions turned out to be excellent for football – although I'm reliably informed it was rather cold! The girls arrived ready to give it their all and showed fantastic determination throughout a busy day of football.The team played 12 matches against strong opposition from across the Weymouth and Portland area, and many of the games were incredibly tight affairs. Southill came extremely close on several occasions to turning these narrow contests into victories. However, tournament football moves quickly and often rewards teams who can find the net early.The girls' resilience and teamwork were on full display, particularly in their victories over St John's (6–0) and Chickerell (3–1), as well as several hard-fought draws where Southill's defence stood firm.Match ResultsG1 Southill 0–2 Bincombe – Loss &a
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Friday 13 March 2026 Hula Hooping Our Way Into Friday Hula-hooping huzaah! Another fantastic Fitness Friday got the day off to a brilliant start, with children grabbing their hoops and getting active before the school day began.The playground was full of energy as children hula-hooped their way into the morning, releasing those all-important endorphins and putting a real spring in their step. It was wonderful to see so many smiling faces enjoying the movement and activity together.Our Bronze Ambassadors were leading the way, helping to organise the fun and encouraging everyone to get involved. With the music pumping and hoops spinning, the atmosphere was full of positivity and enthusiasm.What a great way to wake up, get active and start the day feeling energised and ready for learning. Well done to everyone who joined in - what fun!Tom
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Sunday 1 March 2026 Southill Show Swagger and Grit in NASH Cup Competition