COMBERTON VILLAGE COLLEGE
A chance to be sociable GETTING TOGETHER: Year 9 pupils enjoy a chance to interact at their first — and last — social event of the year!
After more than a year with no trips or whole-year activities, pupils in KS3 were finally able to enjoy a social event on the school playing field.
First up last month were the Year 8s and nearly 200 of the year group turned out for an afternoon of sports, games, music and relaxing in the sunshine. Assistant Head of Year Rebecca Kirkby said: “Fortunately the weather was great and many of the Year 8s just really enjoyed being able to relax outside with friends. “After a year where the year group hasn’t been able to gather together for any kind of social event, it was great to see everyone spending time together and enjoying the sunshine. “A special thanks to the staff and Year 10 Sports leaders who helped organise the event and run games of football, rounders, vortex and ultimate frisbee. “Fingers crossed that we will be able to have more brilliant social events in Year 9!” The following day it was the turn of Year 7 to enjoy a picnic and sports with Assistant Head of Year James Roberts reporting: “Over 200 pupils were able to attend and it was great time for us all to spend together as a year group. “The weather was very kind and although it rained a little bit at the beginning of the afternoon, it soon brightened up. “It was especially good to be able to hold this kind of event after a year where we have been unable to do many of the things that Year 7s really enjoy. “Thanks very much to all the staff who helped to organise and run this event as well to as to the Year 10 Sports Leaders who ran the different sporting activities we got to enjoy!” The Year 9 event at the start of July was in a similar vein but with a barbecue for more than 150 pupils. Assistant Head of Year Jess Quick said: “Students were able to enjoy some much needed social time together, to celebrate the end of a difficult year for many. “The fantastic Year 10 sports leaders organised a football match, a couple of rounders matches and an ultimate frisbee tournament, which many enjoyed, whilst other students preferred to sit on the grass bank and enjoy each other’s company in the glorious sunshine. “Ms Hategan and Miss Johnson ran a wonderful sweet stall which the students definitely made the most of, Mrs Lanzrein and the sixth form photography ambassadors ran a photobooth and Mr Magan, Mr Anderson and Mr Stirling did a great job on BBQ duty! “The students also then enjoyed ice-cream before the end of the event. “It was so lovely to see the Year 9s positive and happy and enjoying socialising with one another, which many of them mentioned that they now no longer take for granted. What a positive way to end the year!”
SPORTS AND SNACKS: Pupils in KS3 had the chance to join their year group’s summer social.
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