Rohan Y has competed in his first badminton tournament on 1st October 2011 after playing for two weeks and won a runner up prize for doubles. He came 3rd in the singles with some very very close games. Rohan was very happy with his effort and was glad to come back with an unexpected trophy.

Rohan with his Badminton trophy

On Friday 16th September netball and football teams from The Firs joined other local and independent schools for tournaments which were held at the King's school, Each team faced stiff opposition in the group stages, but played well and after playing seven matches each, both team emerged as winners of the plate trophy, upholding the honour not just of The Firs, but other independent schools at the tournament! Even the downpour at the end of the event could not dampen the team's ... Continue reading this entry »

The Firs U11 Rounders team travelled to The Grange school in Northwich for the North ISA small schools tournament on the 29th June 2011. New rules were being enforced this year: the winning team would not be the one with the most wins, but the most points overall. The Firs girls took to the pitch at 10.30am for their first game against Oakhill College. Abi F was the stand-out player with the bat, helping the Firs score a huge 55 ... Continue reading this entry »

The Firs U11 Kwik Cricket team arrived at Wigan Cricket Club at 10am on Monday 27th July on a blisteringly hot day. They were straight into the first match against The Grange B, and in spite of some good bowling, The Grange made an impressive score of 56. The Firs got off to a great start batting, Zain S scoring an impressive 16 of his 2 overs. Sadly a collapse by the last few batsmen meant a final score of ... Continue reading this entry »

The drama club recently held a poetry recital competition on June 17th. The winners were Max P in the Y5,6 category, Tamzin McB in the Y3,4 and Alex B in the Y2. Below are 3 of the winners and runners-up reciting their favourite poems. Charlotte D "Mice" Monty D "Hello Mr Python" Tamzin McB "Some opposites"

On Friday the 17^th of June we went to Dog Leg Wood near Ruthin. When we got there we met Mr. Sheppherd. When we got out of the car Mr. Sheppherd showed us a rare orchid, it was

A rare purple orchid

The Firs A, and Firs B, Tag Rugby teams arrived at Abbey Gate Junior School in Aldford on Tuesday 7th June. The Firs A were playing in Group 2, with Redcourt, Cransley and Christleton A. In the first game, in spite of scoring an early try, the Firs A were outclassed by Redcourt 6-1. The next opponents, Christleton A, were a no-show at the tournament and therefore 3 points were awarded to the Firs A. A win was therefore required against ... Continue reading this entry »