The week beginning 19th May parents, friends and staff were delighted to attend one of our enjoyable Afternoon Teas prepared and hosted by our Year 10 GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition students. As always it was lovely to be able to welcome visitors into the department. Working under strict exam conditions the students baked all morning producing delicious breads, cakes and scones. We are delighted to report that our students coped really well working under the intense ‘Bake Off’ pressure. Their freshly baked products were finished and presented to a professional standard. The students are justly proud of their fantastic results and received extremely positive feedback from our guests on the day for their fabulous food.
A special thank you goes to the Art Department for the loan of the student artwork and to Ms P. Scoulding with help from the Design Technology teachers for setting the lovely scene in our Afternoon Tea room.
Mrs N. Garcia
U12s
The U12s gave everything against a physically strong and powerful GOFFS team in the U12s District Final.
It was a game of fine margins with lots of great football played by both teams. The girls unfortunately lost 0-2 but on another day, the score line could have been the other way around.
Coaches PoTM shared between Amy and Scarlett. Fantastic effort from all the girls!
U13s
Congratulations to our U13s who recently won a hard fought and extremely tense match against GOFFS to become District Champions!
The girls played some great football and showed resilience to recover from a 0-1 deficit when GOFFS scored straight after half time. Despite creating chance after chance, it looked like it was going to be one of those days where the ball just wouldn’t find the back of the net. However, the girls kept pushing and two late goals scored by Grace M secured a deserved win for Presdales.
This capped off a successful season for our U13s who added the District Cup to the Stevenage 7 a side trophy which they won earlier in the season. Fantastic win against at a very good GOFFS team and it was lovely to see the girls celebrating the win!
Coaches PotM was Ella R but special mention to Francesca M who made some good saves at vital times. Well done girls, really proud of you!
U13s
Well done to the U13 squad who recently competed in the Regional round of the English Schools National handball competition.
Growing in confidence throughout the day, Presdales finished runners up in our group. This meant we faced Herts & Essex who were the team that we lost to in the County round.
Presdales were more than up for showing H&E what they could do, and they went on to play some of the best handball we’d seen all day. At full time the score was 2-2 taking the game to extra time. An intense 5 minutes ensued with Presdales never letting off the pressure, but the experience shown by H&E club players edged them ahead in the closing seconds.
Such a brilliant performance by all only narrowly missing out in a spot in the Regional finals, and therefore National finals. A brand new sport, next to no experience, but a great achievement that all should be proud of!
Players of the tournament: Amelie for her constant hard work and attacking drives, and Lucia for the most incredible saves that kept us in that semi final.
During the first week back after Easter, 68 of our Year 10 students went on their practice expedition for their Silver DofE Award. At the start the weather was wet and cold so their waterproofs were immediately put to the test but the students maintained bright smiles and greeted their instructors with enthusiasm and excitement which was lovely to see. They set out on their day one routes and easily managed the more complex navigation which is required at Silver level, finishing at the campsite in good time to enjoy cooking by the fire and some fun time.
Day two began bright and early but this time in sunshine! Participants completed their routes in good time and were able to enjoy cooking their supper in some warm evening sun followed by a quiz, singing songs and dancing and toasting marshmallows on a huge bonfire.
Year 10s teamwork and ‘can-do’ attitude was brilliant and their approach towards all of the challenges that Silver brings was outstanding. They showed resilience and made a huge effort to remain positive and motivated throughout.
Anyone who has participated in the DofE Programme knows it’s an invaluable experience that teaches young people essential life skills for their futures and we are so pleased so many students at Presdales take part.
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Hoe Lane
Ware
Hertfordshire
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Headteacher:
Mr Warren
