This year’s Inter-House rounders competition could not have had a better afternoon. All of year 5 and 6 participated in representing their school house. Sporting my “naff” team names from the Pumpkins to the Artichokes, all 6 teams played against each other on the 3 pitches officiated by Miss Orbell, Mrs Bloem and me. In the early rounds, the Artichokes looked the strongest with India and Josh creating good strikes and Tom playing his part. They nearly came unstuck against a determined Penguins, who began to show good team work. The Pumpkins had the best bowler in the competition in Jo. The Anteaters showed their steely resolve by winning the final match against the too confident Penguins 4½ to 4 to stop the furry or feathery critters winning the championship, After Cherries humiliating defeat at the hands of the Cucumbers they bounced back with a run of victories especially gaining the scalp of the Artichokes, Harry C timing the ball with perfection in scoring 2 half rounders. However at the end of the competition the Artichokes secured 13 points, only with that defeat, whilst three other teams having 11 points.

So St Augustine continues to have a grip on the House competitions and have their sights on Sports Day as well. Also do just spare a thought for Francesca who took 7 catches in one match, not bad for a Penguin!

John Hoffman, Head of Prep PE