Year 5 and 6 mixed netball Tournament

On Wednesday 11th March the Chilcote netball squad entered two teams into the Kings Heath Partnership mixed netball competition.

Chilcote A were in a group with Grendon B, Hollywood, Kings Norton and Allens Croft A. They beat Grendon 5v0 and played really well. Next, they played and beat Allens Croft 4v0. After that, they beat Kings Norton 1v0 in a close game. Finally, they played and drew 0v0 with Hollywood despite having numerous chances to win the match. This meant that they won their group and qualified for the final.

Chilcote B were in a group with Grendon A, Yardley Wood, Cotteridge, Allens Croft B and Bells Farm. First, they played Bells farm and lost 3v0. Then, they played and drew with both Grendon and Allens croft 0v0. After that, they played against Cotteridge and lost 3v0. Finally, they played out a close 1v0 defeat with Yardley Wood. Unfortunately, this meant that they did not qualify for the final or third place playoff.

In the final, Chilcote A played a very good Cotteridge team and tried their best to get their game going. They were on the back foot for much of the game and the pressure told halfway through when Cotteridge's GA was left free to score what turned out to be the winning goal. The game ended 1v0 to Cotteridge. Therefore, Chilcote finished the tournament in second place.

Well done to both teams!!!

Girls match Vs Moor Green

On Tuesday 10th March, Chilcote girls played their next fixture against Moor Green School at Ednbridge Road. The weather was terrible but both sets of girls did their best in spite of this.

The first half was quite even although Chilcote dominated the chances. A few times the ball flashed across the box but nobody could stick their toe on it to direct it on goal. Eventually Ajsa managed to find space after a throw in and struck the ball into the bottom corner of the goal to put Chilcote 1v0 up.

In the second half, the game was very similar - even but Chilcote having the best chances. Halfway through the half Robyn chased down a lost cause and caught the Moor Green defender with the ball and managed to get a strike at goal which flew into the corner to put Chilcote 2v0 up. Chilcote had a few more chances but these were either blocked or were put just wide. The game finished 2v0 to Chilcote.

A great result and good performance. Well done girls!!!

Chilcote Brass concert

On Wednesday 4th March, Chilcote Brass players performed at a super concert for parents. We were very proud of them all as they played beautifully. We heard some super solos and group pieces and it was lovely to hear our beginner groups play at their first concert. The brass band finished the performance, playing in different parts successfully.

Many thanks to Mr Fisher for all his hard work and support and well done to all our players. 

Girls' Football match Vs Our Lady of Lourdes

On Tuesday 24th February, the Chilcote girls’ football team played their second league fixture against Our Lady of Lourdes school at Edenbridge Rd playing fields.

In the first half, Chilcote started on the front foot and took the game to Our Lady of Lourdes from the off. They took an early lead when Robin raced through and put the ball away. Chilcote had lots of chances and managed to take another 3 before half time. Robyn got a hat-trick and Evie got one. The score at half time was 4v0. All of the girls were really getting stuck in and working hard for the team!

In the second half, things continued in the same vain and Chilcote completely dominated the match in horrendous conditions. Robyn added a further three goals to her tally. One of which was through sheer persistence and determination! Summah also hit a sweet strike from the edge of the area to score her first goal. The game finished 8v0 to Chilcote.

A tremendous performance by the girls who played brilliantly. Well done all!!!

Y3/4 and Y5/6 Tennis Competition

On Tuesday 25th February twenty four children from Chilcote represented the school in both a Year 3 and 4 tennis competition and a Year 5 and 6 tennis competition. The competition was held at Billesley tennis centre.

The format for the competition was teams of four children, two boys and two girls. They were ranked 1 and 2. Each Chilcote team played other schools and matched up with their corresponding ranked pupil from the other school. Each game counted towards the teams score in the overall match.

In the Year 3 and 4 competition, Chilcote A played five fixtures and won them all and finished in first place overall! Chilcote B also won the B/C competition winning all of their matches too. Chilcote C finished a very respectable 4th place in this competition too!

In the Year 5 and 6 competition, Chilcote A repeated the feat of their younger counterparts and won all of their matches to come away with the gold medal too! Chilcote B finished in second place in the B/C competition and Chilcote C finished in first place!

The children represented the school amazingly well and did Chilcote proud. Well done to all involved!

Chilcote Brass at a Music Service Chamber concert

On Thursday 13th February, Chilcote Brass group took part in an evening concert at St Francis Church, Bournville. It was a Chamber concert- for small instrumental or vocal groups.
Chilcote Brass played with confidence and expression and represented our school extremely well.
4 of the 9 brass group members were performing in their first concert outside of school, so a special well done to them.
One member of the group also played as part of another out of school group, well done for your commitment to your music and instruments.
Thank you very much to Mr Fisher who organised and prepared the children for this event and for our parents for making it possible for the children to attend.
The children also got to hear other instrumental groups play and showed fantastic audience manners throughout the concert.
Well done Brass group- we are very proud of you and your hard work.

Year 5's Reading River Project

Year 5’s homework project for this half term has been to create a ‘Reading River’ to showcase all that they have read during the past month. We were stunned by the creativity of the children, with projects ranging from posters to 3D bookshelves. These are now being displayed in our school library for the rest of the school to see and be inspired by.

Thank you to all of the parents who joined us for our UNCRC assembly and to celebrate the children’s hard work on their reading projects.

Chilcote Vs St Ambrose (Boys' game)

On Thursday 13th February the Chilcote boys' football team played their first division one game against St Ambrose Barlow at Edenbridge Road fields.

In the first half, Chilcote started on top and created a number of chances but just couldn't find the back of the net. In their first foray into Chilcote's half St Ambrose nearly took the lead but Ben made a great save. Not long after, Chilcote finally finished off one of their chances when Benjy slipped in Noah who finished under the goalkeeper. The score was 1v0 at half time.

Early in the second half, Chilcote doubled their lead when Noah played a lovely ball across to the unmarked Benjy who got a toe on the ball for it to trickle into the net. Chilcote's third followed shortly afterwards when Harry met James's corner with a bullet header at the back post. St Ambrose then replied with a goal of their own from a free-kick that flew into the bottom corner. Chilcote then went straight down the other end and scored a fourth as Benjy was again left unmarked in the box and managed to slam the ball home after some great work from Lewis. Benjy then turned provider and laid the ball across the box for James to rifle home. The game finished 5v0 to Chilcote.

A great result and a good performance from the team, well done boys!!! 

Chilcote Vs Hollywood (Netball A and B)

On Monday 10th February, Chilcote played a mixed netball match against Hollywood school. The game was played at Chilcote. Both schools had an A team and a B team.

In the A team game, Chilcote started really well and took their first two chances. They then missed  couple but were still playing well. In the second quarter they increased their lead by another two, so it was 4v0 at half-time. Chilcote continued their dominance into the third quarter. They were defending really well and limiting Hollywood's opportunities whilst still attacking with a good threat. They scored a further two goals to make it 6v0 after three quarters. In the final quarter, Chilcote managed to be even more clinical and they scored a further three goals, taking nearly every chance that fell their way. The final score was 9v0 to Chilcote. A great performance from the team who put into practice all of the things they have been doing in training.

In the B team game, Chilcote began the match well and immediately took control of the ball. They had a few opportunities to score and managed to take two of them to lead 2v0 after the first quarter. In the second quarter, the game was more even with both teams having some good attacks. Chilcote were the more clinical and took two of their chances. In the thrid quarter, Chilcote played their best netball of the match and really defended brilliantly and attacked with speed. They were rewarded with another goal to make it 5v0 after three quarters. In the final quarter, despite Chilcote having some chances they could not add to their lead. They played well but just couldn't score. This meant the game finished 5v0. Well done to all of the children for putting in a great performance!!!

PARTNERSHIP DANCE COMPETITION (KS 1 and KS 2)

Wednesday 5^th February was the day that both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 Dance squads had been waiting for…..The Kings Heath Partnership inter-school dance competition.

After many hours of practice, the children presented their dances to a panel of judges and dance squads from other partnership schools, from whom they also learned a great deal about showmanship and technique. If the girls were at all nervous, it didn’t show. What was clear was their enthusiasm and their commitment to do the school proud and themselves proud. They achieved both!

Thank you all, including the Year 5&6 coaches for the KS1 team, for your commitment. We look forward to doing it all again next year.

Competition results:

KS1: awarded 1^st place

KS2: awarded joint 3^rd place

Chilcote Vs Percy Shurmer

On Tuesday 4th February, the Chilcote girls' football team played their first division 2 fixture against Percy Shurmer at Edenbridge Road.

In the first half, Chilcote played really well and dominated possession of the ball and a few chances to score. Evie took one of those chances halfway through the half with a lovely finish from just inside the box. Unfortunately, just before half time a long ball found the Percy striker free and she kept her composure to equalise.

After half time, the game became much more even. A mix up between the goalkeeper and defender for Chilcote meant that Percy got an easy goal. Fortunately, not long afterwards Robyn scored a great solo goal, outpacing the defender and calmly slotting home. Then, Percy scored a freak goal when a girl booted the ball and the wind helped it to bounce over the Chilcote keeper's head into the goal. In an odd twist the same then happened for Chilcote with two minutes remaining, as Ajsa hit the ball towards the Percy goal and it looped and bobbled its way into the net. A hard fought 3v3 draw - probably the fair result. Well done to all of the girls for a great performance and a point in their first match!!!

Chilcote Vs Woodhouse HMS Cup

On Monday 3rd February the Chilcote boys' football team played against Woodhouse school in the HMS Cup competition. The match took place at the Edenbridge Road pitches.

In the first half, Chilcote struggled to get their passing game going on what was a boggy pitch. They were the more dominant side and created a number of good opportunities but unfortunately could not take them. Just before half time Noah managed to score a goal following a chance from a corner. This meant that Chilcote went in 1v0 up.

In the second half, Chilcote had the wind with them and this really helped them to begin to dominate the match. They won a free kick on the edge of the box which James curled through the wall and into the bottom corner. Shorty afterwards, Woodhouse scored a breakaway goal when Chilcote failed to clear the ball. Noah then restored Chilcote's two goal lead after he ran onto a great ball ove rthe top from Harry. Before the end of the game, Noah managed to grab another two goals to put the result beyond any doubt. A good performance from the boys and Chilcote march into the quarter-finals. Well done to the whole team for a good performance!!! 

Chilcote Violin and Viola concert

On Tuesday, over 40 Chilcote violin and viola players performed in a concert for their families, playing pieces they have learned over the last term at school. They all played extremely well in their groups and some pupils also played solos confidently.

It was lovely to see the good progress made by the pupils since the beginning of the year and to witness the teamwork in all of the group performances.
Well done to you all and to Miss Hobbs who has taught and supported you so positively all year.

Thank you very much to all of our families too for the support you give at home-and to Miss Hobbs for all her hard work this academic year.

Unfortunately, not all groups are pictured here as the ipad failed to record the last few performances correctly. Watch this space for  a further blog to show their work too.

Junior Choir at Young Voices

On Friday 17th January, Junior choir performed at the Resorts World Arena at the NEC as part of a choir of nearly 6,000 children.
We were very proud of all the choir as they behaved beautifully, had super audience manners when listening to the other performers and sang and performed dance moves very well.
We have been learning the songs since the beginning of September, so it was very exciting to be finally taking part in the concert.
It was a very long day with a full morning at school, an afternoon rehearsal lasting 2 and 1/2 hours and then a concert lasting 1 and 3/4 hours.
We thoroughly enjoyed performing alongside Ruti- from The Voice, The Shires and Tony Hadley.
Thank you very much to Mrs Drew, Mrs Smith, Mrs Eames and Mrs Bundy- our fabulous parent helper- we really appreciate your constant support and enthusiasm and for giving up your evening to accompany us.

We arrived back at school at 10pm, very tired but full of fantastic memories of a great experience.

Year 5 and 6 Mixed Sports Hall Athletics Tournament

On Tuesday 14th January, 21 children from Year 5 and 6 represented Chilcote in a Sports Hall Athletics Tournament at Kings Heath Boys School.

All of the children took part in at least two events, some took part in three and others in four. Each child was allowed to compete in maximum of 2 track events and 2 field events. The track events were as follows:

Over/under relay
Obstacle relay
1 + 1 lap relay
2 + 2 lap relay
6 lap paarlauf
4 x 1 lap relay

The field events were as follows:

Vertical jump
Chest push
Javelin
St long jump
St triple jump
Speed bounce

After all of the events had finished the distances, times and results were all calculated to give a team score. Out of five schools Chilcote managed to finish in 1st place! A fantastic achievement for all of the children involved!!!

1 Chilcote 204 pts
2 Hollywood 146pts
3 Bells Farm 144pts

Well done to all of the children!!!

Photos and video clips from St Peter`s church service on Friday 20th December 2019

As promised, here are the photos and videos clips from our Christmas service for you to enjoy.