Welcome to our Sports Hall Page for 2023/2024

YEAR 2023 - 2024

WOW!! WOW!! and WOW!!  What another incredible year of sport at Haydn!

Words cannot describe how amazing it has been to see so many children getting involved in and (more importantly!) loving doing so many different sporting activities.   Our effort and commitment to getting children active has seen us be awarded the 'Gold Award' for the third year in a row from our local school games organisers and external moderators.

A would like to say a HUGE thank you to our amazing team of teachers and teaching assistants that have made all these opportunities possible, taking the children to various different locations to take part.  Without them, so much of what we do would not be possible 

Yr 5/6Traditional Sports Day Races - Thursday 18th July 

Our final afternoon of races took place with our eldest children taking to the KS2 field.  Unlike Tuesday, the sun was blazing down and the children dealt with the heat brilliantly.  Everyone took part in a running race, obstacle race, racket and ball race and a relay.  A fantastic time was had by all.  Smiles, determination and resilience shown through, and we are incredibly proud of all the children. 

Yr 3/4 Traditional Sports Day Races -Tuesday 16th July

After a tense wait throughout the morning, the weather was kind to us and the Year 3 & 4 races were able to go ahead!!  The children took part brilliantly.  Every child took part in a running race, obstacle race and a bat and ball race, whilst the planned relay didn't quite make it to ensure nobody got soaking wet! 

Well done to everyone involved, and the cheer from the parents and carers at the end was reflective of how amazing everyone had been.  Well done Year 3 and Year 4. 

 KS1 (Yr 1/2) Traditional Sports Day Races - Friday 12th July

Wow KS1!! You were OUTSTANDING!!!

After a full morning taking part in our potted sports, Years 1 and 2 took to the field to take part in more traditional sports day races.  Each child took part in a running race, obstacle race,  bat and bean bag race and then in teams as part of a relay.  The children supported each other, tried their best and had a fantastic afternoon in front of families: you wouldn't have know they had been doing PE all morning! 

Year 1 to Year 6 Potted Sports Morning  - Friday 12th July

 What an absolutely fantastic morning of sport!  Themed on the Paris 2024 Olympics, over 350 children split in different country teams to work their way through 25 different activity stations.  The weather was kind and as a result, it was the ultimate show of our school games values: teamwork, determination, honesty, passion, respect and self belief.  Every single person got involved, earned points for their teams and smiled all the way round!  The medals will be awarded on Monday in assembly ...... watch this space!! 

(NB! Photos for any event like this are tricky due to permissions and some children not being allowed on our website and everyone was too busy having a fantastic time to think about photos - hopefully some will make it up but rest assured it was the most fabulous morning!) 

Drum roll please ...........

In third place, were the team representing Greece

In second place, were the team representing Australia

and the winners ......

In first place, were the team representing Jamaica!!  

Nursery Sports Day - 10th July

Our youngest children took to the KS2 field to take part in their very own sports day.  The did a running race, hurdles and  a bat and beanbag race.  They all had a fantastic time: taking part, trying their best and having lots of fun.  Their can-do attitude and confidence was second to none. Well done Nursery, we are super proud of you all!

Year 5 Going for Gold Fun Run - 10th July

Our amazing Year 4's took part in a mass participation event with the intention of inspiring them to enjoy the fun of running!  The whole of Year 4 took part in a mass fun run, where they ran laps of Haydn Road's Sports Field, behind The Free School.  The focus was on taking part, having fun and being active.  The children had their own personal race number to attach to their t-shirts, where they collected stickers for each lap they completed.  They were so busy having a great time they forgot to take some photos for me!!  Well done Year 5, we're very proud of you! 

Year 4 Going for Gold Fun Run - 10th July

Our amazing Year 4's took part in a mass participation event with the intention of inspiring them to enjoy the fun of running!  The whole of Year 4 took part in a mass fun run, where they ran laps of Haydn Road's Sports Field, behind The Free School.  The focus was on taking part, having fun and being active.  The children had their own personal race number to attach to their t-shirts, where they collected stickers for each lap they completed.  Well done Year 4, we're very proud of you! 

F2 Sports Day - 5th July 

The first of our tradition sports day races have taken place and the F2 children have blown us away!  In their first official sports day, every child took part; completing a running race, obstacle race, bat and beanbag race and a relay.  They were all fantastic and very impressed with their shiny stickers! Great work F2!

Yr 6 Girls Dynamos cricket festival at Carrington Cricket Club - 28th June

A team of Year 6 girls represented Haydn at a Dynamo's Cricket Festival held at Carrington Cricket Club, which had been rearranged due to the weather.  As the festival went on, they improved both their batting and fielding skills, as well as their teamwork and competitive edge!  They played fantastically, including winning some of their games.  They worked together as a team and had a great day out.  

Yr 5/6 Cricket Club trip to Trent Bridge - 24th June 

Thanks to Mr England, our KS2 cricket club was able to spend the day at Trent Bridge watching a county championship match, followed by actually playing on the pitch! 

Yr 6 mixed Dynamos cricket festival - 13th June 2024 

A team of mixed Year 6 girls and boys represented Haydn at a Dynamo's Cricket Festival held at Wollaton Cricket Club.  As the festival went on, they improved both their batting and fielding skills, as well as their teamwork and competitive edge!  They played fantastically, including winning some of their games.  They worked together as a team and had a great day out.  

Rothesay Open Schools Tennis Festival - Year 6 - 12th June 2024

As part of the Nottingham Rothesay Open Tennis tournament, Year 6 were also able to spend a fabulous day at the tennis and even the weather wasn't going to stop us!  The children were able to watch the professionals in action from close up, before then taking part in coaching and tennis related games. The children were so incredibly well behaved and learnt all about the etiquette required at tennis matches!  Both competition volunteers and members of the public commented on how smart and well behaved our children were.  Well Done Year 6! We are very proud of you.

After School Clubs for Summer 2 

Monday - KS2  Dance Club with Studio 3

             -  Yr 5 / 6 Cricket Club with Mr England

Tuesday - KS1 Dance Club with Studio 3

             -   Yr 5 / 6 Multi-Sports with Premier Sports Coaching

Wednesday  -  Year 5 Boys Football Training with Canoville Coaching

                   -  Yr 3/4 Football with  Premier Sports Coaching

Thursday  - Year 1/2 Tennis with  Premier Sports Coaching

                 - Yr 5 / 6 Netball Club with Miss Thieme

Friday     - Year 4 / 5 & 6 Girls Football Training with Canoville Coaching 

After School Clubs for Summer 1 

Monday - KS2  Dance Club with Studio 3

             -  Yr 5 / 6 Cricket Club with Mr England

Tuesday - KS1 Dance Club with Studio 3

             -   Yr 5 / 6 Hockey with Premier Sports Coaching

Wednesday  -  Year 6 Boys Football Training with Canoville Coaching

                   -  Yr 3/4 Cricket with  Premier Sports Coaching

Thursday  -   Premier Sports Coaching

                 - Yr 5 / 6 Netball Club with Miss Thieme

                 - Year 1/2 Football with Premier Sports Coaching

Friday     - Year 5 / 6 Girls Football Training with Canoville Coaching 

Yr 4 Forest Football Festival - 20th May 

Huge congratulations to outher boys who represented Haydn and took part in a Nottingham Forest organised football tournament, their very first competitive games of the year. They worked together as a team, and played some great football.  They played a series of 8 different games, scoring some fantastic goals, winning 3 games, drawing 3 games and loosing 2.  Super well done boys, we're very proud of you. 

Year 6 High Five Netball Festival  - 13th March 

For the first (and potentially only!) time, we were incredibly lucky to enter 2 teams into Nottingham Girls' High School's annual high 5 netball tournament.  Under the guidance of the Year 10 sports leaders, the children took part in some training to build upon their understanding of the positions, rules and team work before playing competitive matches.  Both teams were spectacular!  The team in the morning, secured victory in all four games: winning  6 - 0, 3 - 0, 6-2 and finally 8 -0! This meant that they were there overall group winners, claiming medals and a trophy.  Not to be outdone, the afternoon team performed equally well, winning 4 - 0, .  In the end, they finished a magnificent third overall, which before that morning, would have been our best ever result!  Congratulations to every one who represented school.  Your team work, sportsmanship and skills were complimented and we are incredibly proud of you.

Year 5/6 FA Girls Forest Football Festival  - 11th March 

Huge congratulations to our girl's football team.  They took part in a Nottingham Forest organised girl's football tournament, their very first competitive games of the year. They worked together as a team, and played some great football.  They drew their first 3 matches, only loosing the 4th to the eventual tournament runners up!  Super well done girls, we're very proud of you. 

Great Big Dance Off - 26th  February

Wow!!! What else can I say! For first time, Haydn's KS2 dance club took to the big stage at The Albert Hall to perform in front of an audience of hundreds of grown ups in the Great Big Dance Off.  Their performance was exceptional, with no one being phased by opportunity.  In fact, after their dress rehearsal in front of other schools, the children were desperate to get back onto the stage for the main show.  We are so super proud of you all 

Year 2 Cricket Festival - 20th  February

We had a fantastic opportunity for some of our Year 2 children to go to Harvey Haddon to take part in a cricket festival.  The festival will involved the children taking part in a range of cricket based skills stations and fun games with the emphasis on having fun and being active. All of the activities were delivered by staff from Notts County Cricket Club.  Unfortunately, the school ipads still weren't back in school in time so we were unable to take any photos, but needless to say, the children all had an amazing experience!

After School Clubs for Spring 2 

Monday - KS2  Dance Club with Studio 3

Tuesday - KS1 Dance Club with Studio 3

             -  Year 3/4/5/6 girls Invasion Games with Premier Sports Coaching

Wednesday  -  Year 6 Boys Football Training with Canoville Coaching

                   -  Year 1/2 Multi Sports with Premier Sports Coaching

Thursday  -  Year 3/4/5/6 Boys Invasion Games with Premier Sports Coaching

Friday     - Year 5 / 6 Girls Football Training with Canoville Coaching

Year 1 Infant Agility Festival - 18th March 2024

2 teams of 10 year 1 children represented Haydn at the Infant Agility Festival held at the Lee Westwood Sports Centre of Nottingham Trent University.  The took part in different activities based on developing their fundamental movement skills e.g. speed bounce and relay races.  The session is run by NTU Year 1 Students.  The children all had a wonderful time and behaved impeccably!  We are super proud of you all! 

Year 5/6 Netball Partnership -   2nd & 23rd February 

As part of our partnership with Nottingham Girls High School, a group of 30 Year 5 and 6 children travelled to the High School to practise their netball skills, as well as experience a full sized netball court!  The session was run by Year 10 sports leaders from the school.  The children were so well behaved and got completely involved with the session and we are already looking forward to our return visit after half term.

Year 4 Sports Hall Athletics - Thurs 1st February

A team of Year 4 pupils represented Haydn at an indoor sports hall athletic festival held at Harvey Hadden Sports Village.  The children participated in a range of athletic events including sprinting, hurdles, long jump and high jump.  They all had a fantastic time and represented our school superbly! A huge congratulations to all the children who took part, we are super proud of you!  

U11 Boys Central Venue Football League - January 2024                      

Our Year 6 boys have continue their league games into the new year at The Forest Sports Zone.  

As the matches have gone on, the boys continued to play rally well, working together as team.  Well done boys.   

Haydn vs Carrington  -  2-3 

Haydn vs Seely   - 1-2

Haydn vs Seely -  3-2

Haydn vs Hogarth (eventual league winners) - 1-2 

After School Clubs for Spring 1 2024 

Monday - KS2  Dance Club with Studio 3  

Tuesday - KS1 Dance Club with Studio 3

             -  Year 2 / 3 Archery Club with Premier Sports Coaching

Wednesday  -  Year 6 Boys Football Training with Canoville Coaching

                   -  Year 4 /5 Archery Club with Premier Sports Coaching

Thursday    -  Year 1 / 2  Gymnastics Club with Premier Sports Coaching

Friday   - Year 5 / 6 Girls Football Training with Canoville Coaching 

U11 Boys Central Venue Football League - 4th December 2023                      

Despite the weather, our Year 6 boys played their first league games of the year at The Forest Sports Zone.  

Haydn vs Carrington :  1 - 0 

Haydn vs High School :  0  -  7 

They boys played really well, working together as team and some playing in new positions.  Well done boys, looking forward to next weeks matches.  

Year 5 Sports Hall Athletics Final- Thurs 30th November

The team of Year 5 pupils represented Haydn again at an indoor sports hall athletic grand final competition held at Harvey Hadden Sports Village.  The children participated in a range of athletic events including sprinting, hurdles, long jump and high jump.  They were brilliant, completing their challenges and support each other through out.  The girls were super speedy, winning most of their running races! Overall the team finished 4th, but only 2 points away from 3rd. What a super achievement!  A huge congratulations to all the children who took part, we are super proud of you!  

Studio 3 Dance Winter Showcase - 19th November 2023                      

Many Haydn youngsters took to the stage to perform different routines as part of Studio 3 Dance's Winter Showcase.   The children have worked hard on routines during their after school dance clubs and were able to show off their talents on the stage in front of a live audience.  They looked brilliant in their costumes and everyone one of them was amazing.  Well done to everyone involved, you really did Haydn proud today.

Year 5 Sports Hall Athletics Heats - Thurs 16th November

A team of Year 5 pupils represented Haydn at an indoor sports hall athletic competition held at Harvey Hadden Sports Village.  The children participated in a range of athletic events including sprinting, hurdles, long jump and high jump.  They successfully qualified from their heat into a final to be held on the 30th November.  A huge congratulations to all the children who took part, we are super proud of you!  

Haydn's Sports Ambassadors  - 9th November

On Thursday 9th November Mrs Owens and 4 of our Year 5 children attended a young sports ambassadors conference run by School Sport Nottingham.  The children took part in workshops looking at  delivering a Me Vs Me Challenge to other children in school as well as supporting your children during playtimes.  Ellis, Jaiah, Konrad and Inaya are looking forward to sharing all the new ideas with the sports council and becoming role models for the rest of the school promoting sport and a healthy lifestyle.

Year 4 Me vs Me Challenge in School - 8th November 

We have been delighted to invite School Sport Nottingham into school to deliver their 'Sporting Superstars' Challenge to both Year 4 classes.  The challenge includes taking part in different events and record their personal best scores.  The children are then encouraged to practise these challenges both at home and in school, with the intention of improving their best scores in a Me vs Me challenge when School Sport Nottingham return for a second session.  Gold and Silver wrist bands are awarded to all children, with medals going to the children who improve their own scores by the most.   Thanks to our Sports Ambassadors and Sports Councillors who helped run the session.

Year 6 Rugby Coaching  Weekly from 6th November

Year 6 have been lucky enough to have  members of Nottingham Rugby Club come into school and take part in specially planned rugby lessons.  They take place every week, with the children working on skills and technique, rule and sportsmanship.  

After School Clubs for Autumn 2! 

Monday - KS2  Dance Club with Studio 3

             - Year 5 / 6 Girls Football Training with Canoville Coaching

Tuesday - KS1 Dance Club with Studio 3

             -  Year 3 / 4 Basketball Club with Premier Sports Coaching

Wednesday  -  Year 6 Boys Football Training with Canoville Coaching

                   -  Year 1 /2 Archery Club with Premier Sports Coaching

Thursday    - Year 4 / 5 Basketball Club with Premier Sports Coaching

Year 5 Archery Sessions at Nottingham Girls High School

Some of our Year 5 children have been lucky enough to experience archery at Nottingham Girls High School.  The children have learnt all about the equipment, stance and aiming in a series of fantastic sessions.

Nottingham Schools FA Mixed Year 6 Forest Football Festival - 9th October 

Huge congratulations to our team of footballers, who competed in the mixed Year 5/6 Forest Football Festival at the Forest Sports Zone.  Over 23 city schools took part, with the team playing a series of 4 games in their group.  Whilst they didn't proceed to the next round, they played really well and worked hard together as a team.  Well done Team Haydn, we are very proud of you! 

International Simmer Joe Roebuck Visiting school - 28th September 

WOW!!!!! Haydn Primary School you are simply amazing!!!  

In school, we had the most wonderful celebration of sport.  All children from Foundation up to Year 6 got involved to complete a work out with Joe.  The enthusiasm, energy and effort was fantastic and being helped make the visit a huge success.   The children then took part in a fabulous inspirational assembly with Joe, where he explained his journey as a swimmer, shared his experiences and showed us his medals.  The children behaved impeccably and asked thoughtful, articulate questions.  The key message we heard from Joe Roebuck was to never give up and to keep on trying even when things seem difficult!    

Watch this space to see how much money we have raised!!!

Year 5 & 6  Relay Challenge - 26th September 

A team of girls and boys, from both Year 5 and Year 6, represented Haydn a the first ever school games Relay Challenge at Harvey Haddon.  All 4 teams had 30 minutes to complete as many 400m laps as they could.  Every single team member was OUTSTANDING!!!  Everyone tried exceptionally hard and ran their socks off.  The Year 5 boys team found themselves with a team member less, so did even more running!  We now have Haydn school records : a girls school record of 16 laps for the Year 5 girls and a boys record of 17 laps set by the Year 6 boys.

Introducing Haydn's First Ever Sports Newsletter - Issue 1

• Haydn Sports News - Issue 1

The first of our gymnastics sessions have taken place at Robin Hood Gymnastics.  The Year 6 children had a fantastic afternoon, taking part in a group warm up before experiencing the different equipment available in the gym.  They represented our school impeccable, with the organisers emailing to say what a pleasure it was having our children and their behaviour was brilliant.  Well done Year 6, we're extremely proud of you!

After School Clubs for Autumn 1! 

Monday - KS2  Dance Club with Studio 3

             - Year 5 / 6 Girls Football Training with Canoville Coaching

Tuesday - KS1 Dance Club with Studio 3

             -  Year 3 / 4 Football Club with Premier Sports Coaching

Wednesday  -  Year 6 Boys Football Training with Canoville Coaching

                   -  Year 1 /2 Dodgeball Club with Premier Sports Coaching

Thursday    -  Year 5 / 6 Netball with Miss Thieme

                  - Year 4 / 5 Dodgeball Club with Premier Sports Coaching