Ms Abdalla’s PE Blog

ETC 16 CLAVERHAM 13
ETC 13 CARDINAL NEWMAN 34

Our senior basketball squad won all of their South Downs Partnership league games in term 3 and
travelled to Hailsham for the finals in good form.
We played 2 games against the Hastings and Brighton league winners.
Claverham were a big side with a talented point guard. We missed vital free throws and lay ups
during the game; these would have made the victory much larger. In the dying seconds David
Baptista provided the assist for Bob Olusanya to drive to the hoop, make the lay up and get
fouled. Bob calmly added the extra point for a vital 3 point play. Claverham only had 2 seconds to
inbounds the ball and launch a “Hail Mary” shot, that was unsuccessful. We won by 3 points.
We then rested whilst the Claverham team lost to Cardinal Newman.
Newman looked strong and we knew
that we had to make our shots in
the “winner goes through” match.
Many of our year 10‟s were blooded
against a Newman team that had 3
very talented players who all play
for the Brighton Cougars outside of
school. A disastrous first 5 minutes
saw us fall 13 points down and we
never recovered. Norwood and
Tendai were introduced and played
well and hard, but again we missed
too many open shots and lay ups.
Cardinal Newman were the
strongest team on the afternoon
and we wish them well against
Angmering.
Some of our year 10s played against many of the best year 11s in the County. Ty Berry, Mike
Parsons, James Sib, Tanaka, Bob Olusanya will all be better players from this experience.
This was the final game for our year 11s, some of whom who have represented ETC for the full five
years here – Tendai, Norwood, Baptista, Dell, Tingley, Stevens Grant.
I would also like to publicly thank Aaron Norwood and Seb Dell for their support of Basketball at
ETC, they have helped out at numerous clubs!! Also Miss Abdalla would like to thank Cameron
Stevens-Grant for his commitment to training the girls‟ squad fully; he has shown great
responsibility and looks to have a bright future in coaching if he chooses.
Benjamin Bowles
Head of PE

WILLINGDON 10
ETC   38
SHANTELLE OMAR 16, HANNAH BLUNDELL 8, CHARLEIGH CROTTY 8, LOLA OLUSANYA 4, JAZ IZZARD 2
A slow start for ETC, although we were always in control and took an early lead; the girls still were yet to play to the high level that they are capable of.  Many ETC long range shots rebounded off the rim of the hoop or the backboard, and some sloppy defending allowed Willingdon to get onto the score sheet.
The second half saw ETC go out with a different game plan and attitude.  Playing to our strengths we now started to move the ball quicker and drive into the key for lay ups.  All girls were passing well, keeping possession and playing aggressively; making it impossible for Willingdon to settle into any rhythm.  The quality from Jaz Izzard, Lola Olusanya, Hannah Blundell, Charleigh Crotty and Shantelle Omar was so high and fantastic to watch. Outstanding second half performance!
MVP: SHANTELLE OMAR “Always in the right place at the right time and clinical in her finishing”

WILLINGDON 26
ETC   4
FABIANNA CAIRES 2, ABBIE CORKE 2
ETC struggled against a talented Willingdon team, the first half Willingdon were quick to stamp their authority on the game.  They were 1st to every ball and combined their passing well to keep possession.
ETC stepped their game up in the second half, battling well and working hard for each other.  Miranda Dell drove ETC forward, creating some good chances for Fabianna Caires and Abbie Corker to get some much needed baskets for us.  A much better performance in the 2nd half that saw us competing well with the home side.
MVP:  MIRANDA DELL: “Great work rate combined with some fantastic passing that led to basket assists”

Sainsbury’s are running their Active kids 09 campaign. Active Kids is all about giving young people the chance to take part in great, fun activities, learn life skills and get excited about having a healthy lifestyle.
It’s easy to get involved, simply collect vouchers for the next 3 months. This will hopefully buy us a new basketball kit for the juniors!
There are collection boxes for our vouchers at the front of school and in the PE office, please get involved and start collecting today!!!
Let’s go for 10,000 vouchers!!!!

We have recently attended several educational days at the David Beckham Academy, taking girls and boys from year 7-9. The days have been a great success which the pupils have thoroughly enjoyed. Not only have the pupils been able to use a National facility (that is fit for top premiership clubs such as Manchester United to train at); but also they have been given a preview into the roles/jobs available in the world of football. Such as scouts, nutritionists, physiotherapists and managers. The day taught a lot of interesting and exciting activities using practical methods. Following are some quotes from the pupils that attended: Alex Chakabva “I think that the DBA was really good and fun because of the variety of activities. I enjoyed the tournament and team building” Sam Derrick It was quality, the indoor pitches were great. I also learnt about fitness and not just playing. A brilliant day! Craig Dell I won Brazils player of the day, for my attitude and because I was a team player. I am proud of this medal. All of the photos from the trip will be available soon on the school website!!