We love hearing about the boys’ out of school achievements each week and so we would like to introduce Junior Journals. This a way for boys to submit news about their endeavours and successes.
To submit a journal, simply complete this online form.
We look forward to hearing about the boys’ accomplishments soon!
On Saturday, I took part in the Stratford Sharks Swimming Club Winter Championships. I raced in four events and I won them all! I came first in the 50m freestyle, 100m freestyle, 100m breaststroke and 100m backstroke for the aged 10 boys category.
Then on Sunday, I competed in the West Midlands Trampoline Championships where I finished in first place, becoming the aged 10 boys West Midlands Champion!
By George
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During half term I went to visit Stonehenge. In our history lessons we have been learning about the Stone Age, where people used stones and rocks to make tools and build objects.
Stonehenge was built about 4,500 years ago, by a group of people using giant stones. I walked around the sculpture which was arranged in a circle where some stones were standing up, while others were lying down as they had fallen over.
Nobody knows exactly why it was built, but scientists think it might have been a special place to meet, worship, track the sun and moon, or it might have been a burial ground. The stones are very heavy, and it was amazing how people moved them into place without machinery.
It’s still a mystery and people are still trying to find out how they did it. I had a great experience at Stonehenge, and I would encourage others to go.
On Sunday, 9 November, I went to London with my parents. My Dad had been invited to march past the Cenotaph as a military veteran as part of the Remembrance Sunday Service.
We walked to Horse Guards, where the veterans gathered. I then waited for hours to get a good viewing point to watch the parade. It was very busy, there were 10,000 veterans, including my Dad. There were even 20 veterans from World War II in the parade.
I felt very proud watching him march past. It was a very moving day and one I will never forget!
I went to India over half term for a big family trip. I saw all my family who I had never met before and went to my grandfather’s village and saw his old house.
It was Diwali when we were in Punjab and it was amazing! Lots of loud and colourful fireworks and amazing food!
We also celebrated my uncle’s 60th birthday, who had also travelled from England.
After seeing all the family, we went on lots of trips to see famous historical places such as the Golden Temple, Waga Boarder, and Agra. In Agra we saw the Red Fort and my favourite, the Taj Mahal!
The Warwick School Badminton Association Tournament was held on 11 October at Kenilworth Leisure Centre. There were 129 players in total, and eight players in the U10 category, split into two groups — Group A and Group B.
I played three matches in my group. In my first game, I won 11–0. In my second game, I won again 11–1. Then, in my third game, I won 11–2. I finished top of Group A, which meant I went through to the finals against the top player from Group B.
The player I faced in the final is a Warwick county player, and he’s really good. It was a very hard match, and I lost 6–11 in the final.
This tournament was meant for non-county players, but county players were allowed to take part too.
At the end, during the medal ceremony, I received two medals — a gold medal for being the top non-county player, and a silver medal for finishing second overall in the U10s.
I want to be a badminton county player one day. I train at our sports hall after school, and I’m going to keep practising to get even better.
It was such a big journey, and I’m really happy with how I did!
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On Saturday, I swam for my club, Stratford Sharks, at the Coventry & District Autumn meet. I competed in 50m Breaststroke and came second, getting a silver medal and a new PB! I was also one of the youngest in the age category, having only just turned 10! I am competing in 100m Individual Medley next weekend and hope to do well in that too.
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After a busy season of cricket, I was thrilled to receive the Player of the Year award for both U10s and U11s at Dorridge Cricket Club this weekend. I was also proud to be asked to play for the U12s and had a wicket-taking debut for the U13s this season.
My team, Dorridge U10s, also retained the Warwickshire Cup. I was pleased with my performance in the final with two wickets for seven runs.
Finally, in my first season for Warwickshire, I played nine matches, took seven wickets at an average of 13.1, and captained three times.
I can’t wait for the next cricket season!
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My hockey team won the Buckingham Hockey Festival tournament at Buckingham School on Sunday, 28 September.
This was a meet for most of the teams in the county, including some teams I have never played before. I played for Banbury Hockey U12s and had to drive for 40 minutes to get there. It was busy getting in as the main U10s had just finished.
We went unbeaten, winning 4 or 5 games, and drawing 1!
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On Sunday, I walked 5km to raise money for Macmillan, to help people who are sick. I walked to Jephson's Gardens, through Leamington Town, past the Bandstand – while admiring the water fountains, and collecting conkers and acorns along the way. In total, I managed to raise £100 for the charity.
On Saturday, 13 September, me and my friends competed in the Junior League Final, after previously doing four rounds to get into the final. We won all of our relays in the age nine category. Our team, Leamington Swimming Club won the overall Junior League, and we’re now going to the nationals in November.
We all also swam at the Nuneaton gala the following day and got medals in the Individual Medley, Breaststroke, Freestyle and Butterfly.
We then have five galas coming up in October.
I went to Goodwood Revival and raced a pedal car and it's called an Austin J40. I raced on the racetrack against loads of other children in pedal cars.
I came in 33rd place out of about 60. It was deafeningly loud because the grown ups were cheering the children on. I was absolutely soaked – I had an umbrella and a poncho and I still had a puddle in my poncho.
I had to wear racing overalls and at the end, as a reward, the children got some yummy sweets. The name of the race was called the Settrington Cup. I really enjoyed it, especially when I had sweets! Ps. Yummy!
If you would like to watch the race, click here for the official Goodwood footage.
On Saturday afternoon, I raced for City of Coventry Swimming Club, at the Nuneaton league finals.
There was a parade of the final eight teams around the pool, there were 24 teams competing in division one and this was the final!
We all dressed up and had face paint and tattoos with the club logo on, there was music and dancing.
And then we did the fast swimming. We came fifth and we were really happy. We got a medal!
I swam the freestyle 50 metres for my age group and then in the relays.
It was a great day!
