The Donington Cowley Endowed Primary

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Allianz Kick Start Pitch Access Day - Twickenham Stadium

Mini Tennis Competition

Last term, we received an exciting invitation to take part in the Allianz Kick Start Pitch Access Day—an opportunity that was simply too good to miss!
On Wednesday 3rd June, 12 of our Year 5 and 6 children enjoyed an unforgettable day at the iconic Allianz Stadium, Twickenham. From start to finish, it was a trip packed with excitement, discovery, and plenty of smiles—and all made even better by the outstanding behaviour of our group of children, who represented us brilliantly throughout.
From the moment they arrived, the buzz was incredible. Walking into one of the most famous rugby stadiums in the world instantly sparked excitement, and the children were eager to explore. Their enthusiasm set the tone for a truly memorable experience.
One of the highlights of the day was the chance to get active on the pitch. The children enjoyed playing some rugby themselves, showing great teamwork, energy, and sportsmanship. Whether passing, running, or scoring tries, everyone got involved and encouraged one another—just what rugby is all about!
Another unforgettable moment came when the children had the opportunity to run out of the players’ tunnel. Imagining themselves as professional rugby players stepping out in front of a packed stadium, they sprinted onto the pitch with huge grins on their faces. It was a magical experience that really brought the stadium to life.
The behind-the-scenes tour didn’t stop there. They also visited the changing rooms, where many rugby legends have prepared for big matches. Sitting where the players sit and seeing how the teams get ready gave the children a real sense of what happens on match days. It was fascinating and really helped them appreciate the scale and importance of the venue.
As if the day couldn’t get any better, the group also had the exciting opportunity to meet CBBC’s Joe Tasker. He was friendly, engaging, and happy to chat with the children, making the experience feel even more special. It was a real treat and definitely a moment the children will remember for a long time.
Throughout the entire trip, the behaviour of the children was nothing short of fantastic. They were respectful, polite, and full of curiosity, making the day enjoyable not only for themselves but for everyone around them. They should all be very proud of how they conducted themselves.
Overall, our visit to Allianz Stadium was an incredible success—a perfect mix of fun, learning, and inspiration. It’s safe to say that everyone left with lasting memories and perhaps even dreams of one day returning as players themselves!
On Friday 8th May, 4 of our Year 3/4 children took part in a Mini Tennis Competition at Boston Tennis Club.
After losing our opening match 3–1 to a strong Tower Road team, our players showed incredible determination, bouncing back with 3–1 and 4–0 victories to reach the semi-finals. Another fantastic 3–1 win sent us into the final!
Facing a confident Tower Road side once again, the team battled brilliantly in their games. After securing the final two points to leave the match tied 2–2, it all came down to points aggregate…
By just TWO points, we are so proud to announce that our team became the Year 3/4 Mini Tennis Champions!!
A huge well done and congratulations to this hardworking team for not only winning the competition, but for representing our school with such determination, courage, excellence, pride and success!

Boccia Competition

An amazing team of children took part in a Boccia sports event at Peter Paine Sports Centre (Boston College) on Tuesday 13th January.

The children were sublime from the beginning to the end of the event, competing really well against many other local schools, as well as showing great sportsmanship towards everyone. Massive well done to all involved.

Boccia is a precision sport, similar to bowls, where athletes aim to throw or roll leather balls as close as possible to a white target ball (the jack). 

Table Tennis Tournament

A small team of Table tennis players attended Thomas Middlecott to showcase their skills and represent the school. With over 50 players in attendance, we knew it was going to be a difficult afternoon. K was in a group of 5 girls, where it was clear her confidence developed as the games went by, slowly winning by more and more! She topped the group and stormed her way into the finals unbeaten. N faced a tough group with some very skilful looking players. Although he may not have progressed into the finals, it was clearly apparent he had enjoyed the afternoon and played some super shots. G was in a different group but also faced some tricky opponents. However, with splendid serving, rapid rallies and even a super smash he progressed into the final stages unbeaten!  K went onto remain unbeaten until her very last match, unfortunately she was just beaten in the overall girls final 11-6. What an amazing achievement. N went on to play some friendly matches where he continued to play some really good battles. G was up, again against some really tough opponents, continuing with his earlier form, it went down to literally one point. Unfortunately, he ended up not going into the final two due to ‘points difference’, so he settled for 3rd place overall.

Every child showed fantastic sportsmanship throughout the whole afternoon, it was noted by other players and staff present.

Massive well done to all.

Sport Hall Athletics Competition.
In December, members of our Year 5/6 cohort completed in a Sports Hall Athletics competition. Throughout this event, all our children showed an incredible attitude towards the other schools, cheering them on in the competition as well as their own peers. They also showed amazing politeness towards other schools which made us incredibly proud. Their sporting ability shone through on the day, and we finished in THIRD place which is an incredible achievement. All the children who took part should be really proud.
P.E. and Sport Premium for Primary Schools

Our Primary School P.E. and Sports funding will help us to build on and to extend our provision and to continue to promote healthy and active lifestyles for our children.

Year 5/6 Football Tournament

Recently, some Year 5/6 got chosen to represent our school in a football tournament. Despite some really tough opponents the children who represented our school did so while continually showing our 5 R’s. Even though results may not have gone our way, the children simply kept going until the final whistle. Well done to all.

Girls Football Development Day

On Wednesday 1st October, a group of 10 girls went to Boston United Football Stadium to take part in a football development day. Whilst we were there, the children took part in a multitude of different events and activities to help develop their teamwork and communication skills within football. The children also were given a tour of a match-day stadium where they got to look around the changing rooms and the different areas within the stadium. The changing rooms even had all the kits ready for the evening game. The children loved the experience and enjoyed all the activities and were given the chance to put their skills to the test in some football matches.