Form 4 enjoyed a brilliant Chinese Day today, learning about lots of different Chinese culture and customs including writing, food, lanterns, dancing, costumes and music. What a wonderful day of learning!

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Form 4 enjoyed a brilliant Chinese Day today, learning about lots of different Chinese culture and customs including writing, food, lanterns, dancing, costumes and music. What a wonderful day of learning!

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Today was our first ever hockey fixture against Merchiston and we took an A and a B team to play their A team. Merchiston are new to hockey and didn’t have a goalkeeper, so Albie played for them and this gave him a great opportunity to make some saves against our strong forward line.

The first match was our A team against Merchiston. We passed the ball around nicely and scored a few goals. Albie made some terrific saves but our players were on hand for the rebounds. James played particularly well on the right wing.

In the second match, our A team played our B team. Cody dropped back to act as a kicking back and we reshuffled everyone slightly and it turned out to be a very even game with the A team coming out on top as 2-0 winners. Matthew opened the scoring for the A team by taking up a great position at the back post and slotting home from Glen’s cross. The second goal for the A team was a bit more direct but credit to Murray and Ollie in the B team, who worked really hard in both attack and defence.

The third game of the afternoon was our B team against Merchiston. Again Albie made a huge contribution for Merchiston and it took some great skill from Murray to lift the ball over him for us to make the break-through. Charles, with his back to goal, passed the ball into the corner using his reverse to make it 2-0. Just before the break, Merchiston scored two very good breakaway goals to make it all square at half time. Immediately into the second half, Ollie dribbled very well through their players and slotted the ball passed Albie. Charles then scored a cracking second and the team’s 3^rd with a volley. We scored another good goal after some great work from Charles on the right wing but Merchiston battled back to narrow the gap. We came out 5-3 winners in the end but Merchiston were improving with every minute.

Well done to all the players today and it was great to see the boys playing some passing hockey. Albie was player of the day for stepping up to help out Merchiston but also for making some great saves. Thank you to Merchiston for having us on their new astroturf; it is great to see another school on our circuit playing this brilliant sport. We look forward to welcoming Merchiston to our new pitch next time!

Today was our first ever hockey fixture against Merchiston and we took an A and a B team to play their A team. Merchiston are new to hockey and didn’t have a goalkeeper, so Albie played for them and this gave him a great opportunity to make some saves against our strong forward line.

The first match was our A team against Merchiston. We passed the ball around nicely and scored a few goals. Albie made some terrific saves but our players were on hand for the rebounds. James played particularly well on the right wing.

In the second match, our A team played our B team. Cody dropped back to act as a kicking back and we reshuffled everyone slightly and it turned out to be a very even game with the A team coming out on top as 2-0 winners. Matthew opened the scoring for the A team by taking up a great position at the back post and slotting home from Glen’s cross. The second goal for the A team was a bit more direct but credit to Murray and Ollie in the B team, who worked really hard in both attack and defence.

The third game of the afternoon was our B team against Merchiston. Again Albie made a huge contribution for Merchiston and it took some great skill from Murray to lift the ball over him for us to make the break-through. Charles, with his back to goal, passed the ball into the corner using his reverse to make it 2-0. Just before the break, Merchiston scored two very good breakaway goals to make it all square at half time. Immediately into the second half, Ollie dribbled very well through their players and slotted the ball passed Albie. Charles then scored a cracking second and the team’s 3^rd with a volley. We scored another good goal after some great work from Charles on the right wing but Merchiston battled back to narrow the gap. We came out 5-3 winners in the end but Merchiston were improving with every minute.

Well done to all the players today and it was great to see the boys playing some passing hockey. Albie was player of the day for stepping up to help out Merchiston but also for making some great saves. Thank you to Merchiston for having us on their new astroturf; it is great to see another school on our circuit playing this brilliant sport. We look forward to welcoming Merchiston to our new pitch next time!

Blues: Drew 1-1

The Blues played first against Merchiston on a rather frosty afternoon. Individually they were good at dribbling with the ball and attacking but not so much playing as a team and giving each other movement away from defenders. This is something that we will work on in training and takes time to happen. We dominated possession for a lot of the match but need to be more clinical in putting the ball in the goal.

Stripes: Won 3-0

The Stripes played second and played a much more team-oriented game, with each member looking to find a teammate more than the first game. We were strong in winning the ball in midfield and turning the counter on. Our striker sat high up the pitch and capitalised on the through ball to score the goals for the team.

Our next big goal is to work on the defensive side of the game more and know how to switch between defence and attack and back again comfortably.

Well done, boys!

Blues: Drew 1-1

The Blues played first against Merchiston on a rather frosty afternoon. Individually they were good at dribbling with the ball and attacking but not so much playing as a team and giving each other movement away from defenders. This is something that we will work on in training and takes time to happen. We dominated possession for a lot of the match but need to be more clinical in putting the ball in the goal.

Stripes: Won 3-0

The Stripes played second and played a much more team-oriented game, with each member looking to find a teammate more than the first game. We were strong in winning the ball in midfield and turning the counter on. Our striker sat high up the pitch and capitalised on the through ball to score the goals for the team.

Our next big goal is to work on the defensive side of the game more and know how to switch between defence and attack and back again comfortably.

Well done, boys!

U11Bs

U11Bs were first to play this week against Kilgraston. From the first whistle the girls were excellent at passing and moving the ball quickly up the court. In particular Georgia as C and Matilda as WA got into space and got the ball up to the net. Amenah and Valentina (Team Captain) wowed everyone with their accurate shooting and perseverance. After the first half we were ahead and faced a reenergised Kilgraston. They tested our defence but Cara and Cicely were there to stop them. In the final quarter Charlotte got her eye in on the shooting and overall we won 17-3.

U11As

U11As were on a high after last week’s win and were ready to take on Kilgraston. The first quarter proved a difficult start with Kilgraston girls playing well, especially the centre which Clara (Team Captain) did well to overcome. However, the Cargilfield adapted their passing, movement and defence around the court allowing Poppy and Clemmie to make some fantastic shots and pull us into the lead before the first half. In the second half the girls played some excellent netball and were an example for those who were watching. Well done to the whole team who won 19-10.

U11Bs

U11Bs were first to play this week against Kilgraston. From the first whistle the girls were excellent at passing and moving the ball quickly up the court. In particular Georgia as C and Matilda as WA got into space and got the ball up to the net. Amenah and Valentina (Team Captain) wowed everyone with their accurate shooting and perseverance. After the first half we were ahead and faced a reenergised Kilgraston. They tested our defence but Cara and Cicely were there to stop them. In the final quarter Charlotte got her eye in on the shooting and overall we won 17-3.

U11As

U11As were on a high after last week’s win and were ready to take on Kilgraston. The first quarter proved a difficult start with Kilgraston girls playing well, especially the centre which Clara (Team Captain) did well to overcome. However, the Cargilfield adapted their passing, movement and defence around the court allowing Poppy and Clemmie to make some fantastic shots and pull us into the lead before the first half. In the second half the girls played some excellent netball and were an example for those who were watching. Well done to the whole team who won 19-10.

The 3^rd team hockey boys hosted Loretto – a return fixture after travelling to Musselburgh in the second week of term. Despite the cold conditions, the boys took control of the match early on, keeping most of the possession for the duration of the match. Passing in the midfield was good and the defenders quickly snuffed out any approaching threat. Possession was so good that our goalkeeper didn’t get to touch the ball for the whole game – frustrating for him but a good sign for the team. Opportunities to score were therefore plentiful but sadly only one was converted into a goal.   Loretto did an admirable job defending their D as Cargilfield missed numerous opportunities to score. The boys can celebrate a hard earned 1-0 win but will be disappointed they could not capitalise on their chances to increase the goal count. We will continue to work on improving finishing in practice sessions.

The 3^rd team hockey boys hosted Loretto – a return fixture after travelling to Musselburgh in the second week of term. Despite the cold conditions, the boys took control of the match early on, keeping most of the possession for the duration of the match. Passing in the midfield was good and the defenders quickly snuffed out any approaching threat. Possession was so good that our goalkeeper didn’t get to touch the ball for the whole game – frustrating for him but a good sign for the team. Opportunities to score were therefore plentiful but sadly only one was converted into a goal.   Loretto did an admirable job defending their D as Cargilfield missed numerous opportunities to score. The boys can celebrate a hard earned 1-0 win but will be disappointed they could not capitalise on their chances to increase the goal count. We will continue to work on improving finishing in practice sessions.

Won 7-5

The 3rds had a very close and exciting match against Kilgraston today. Both teams battled hard and it was very much a team effort with the result. Rose was on top form and scored 3 goals in the first third. Hannah fed some accurate balls in for her and Evie and we worked hard to keep the ball in attack. Sabine and Lottie commanded the defence and the Kilgraston girls found it hard to score. The second third carried on pretty much in the same fashion with Caitlin the stand out player. Her work rate to get in to a space was great and she won nearly every ball that came her way, despite the odd off side or contact! With the score at 4-3, the last third was always going to be a tight one but 2 goals from Emma and one from Evie was enough for us to pull ahead and win the match.

Won 7-5

The 3rds had a very close and exciting match against Kilgraston today. Both teams battled hard and it was very much a team effort with the result. Rose was on top form and scored 3 goals in the first third. Hannah fed some accurate balls in for her and Evie and we worked hard to keep the ball in attack. Sabine and Lottie commanded the defence and the Kilgraston girls found it hard to score. The second third carried on pretty much in the same fashion with Caitlin the stand out player. Her work rate to get in to a space was great and she won nearly every ball that came her way, despite the odd off side or contact! With the score at 4-3, the last third was always going to be a tight one but 2 goals from Emma and one from Evie was enough for us to pull ahead and win the match.

Kilgraston took an early lead. They were faster off the ball and marked more tightly than us. Their defensive work in the D was excellent. We picked up and both Saphira and Clemmie scored. The second third was less productive for us and although Rosanna and Flora worked hard in the D we could not get the ball up the wings to our shooters. The final third was more successful for us. Laura moved to GA and Rosanna and Flora worked well in defence. Bethany, Alannah and Izzy worked tirelessly but although we picked up scoring 4 goals it was a little too late.

Final score Cargilfield 6, Kilgraston 9

Kilgraston took an early lead. They were faster off the ball and marked more tightly than us. Their defensive work in the D was excellent. We picked up and both Saphira and Clemmie scored. The second third was less productive for us and although Rosanna and Flora worked hard in the D we could not get the ball up the wings to our shooters. The final third was more successful for us. Laura moved to GA and Rosanna and Flora worked well in defence. Bethany, Alannah and Izzy worked tirelessly but although we picked up scoring 4 goals it was a little too late.

Final score Cargilfield 6, Kilgraston 9

1st Netball v Kilgraston

Won 18-13

The 1st girls played indoors against Kilgraston this week. We don’t often play our matches indoors so it was a treat to do this on a cold day. The first quarter swung from end to end, with both teams making strong passes. Flora and Emma were particularly strong today, and intercepted many passes on court. With the score at 6-5 after the first quarter, there was all to play for. We upped our game considerably and our trio of Ellie, Sophie and Amelia linked pass after pass. Three goals from Amy and 2 from Amelia saw us pull ahead to 11-6 at half time. Our play cranked up a notch in the next third and Katie stood out; her agility on court was strong, and she turned round most of the play. Amelia’s long legs moved her in to all sorts of scoring positions and she scored 3 of the 4 goals. We took our feet off the gas a little during the last quarter however Flora and Emma worked tirelessly and kept the scoring at bay.

A good win against a strong team

1st Netball v Kilgraston

Won 18-13

The 1st girls played indoors against Kilgraston this week. We don’t often play our matches indoors so it was a treat to do this on a cold day. The first quarter swung from end to end, with both teams making strong passes. Flora and Emma were particularly strong today, and intercepted many passes on court. With the score at 6-5 after the first quarter, there was all to play for. We upped our game considerably and our trio of Ellie, Sophie and Amelia linked pass after pass. Three goals from Amy and 2 from Amelia saw us pull ahead to 11-6 at half time. Our play cranked up a notch in the next third and Katie stood out; her agility on court was strong, and she turned round most of the play. Amelia’s long legs moved her in to all sorts of scoring positions and she scored 3 of the 4 goals. We took our feet off the gas a little during the last quarter however Flora and Emma worked tirelessly and kept the scoring at bay.

A good win against a strong team

Fantastic investigative skills in P1P today as we explored the snow around the school. The children came up with some fascinating questions they wanted to know the answers to. Some of the questions we were able to answer, but some of the trickier ones we will need a bit more thinking time.

These are some of the interesting questions we thought of:

Why has the water not frozen in the water fountain?

Why does salt melt ice?

Why is there snow on one part of the roof and not on another?

Where will the snow melt first?

Why do some wellies leave better prints than others?

What does snow feel, smell, look, sound and taste like?

Is there ice under the snow?

How long could you lie in the snow for?

Could you actually freeze to the astro?

Do you get different types of snow?

Fantastic investigative skills in P1P today as we explored the snow around the school. The children came up with some fascinating questions they wanted to know the answers to. Some of the questions we were able to answer, but some of the trickier ones we will need a bit more thinking time.

These are some of the interesting questions we thought of:

Why has the water not frozen in the water fountain?

Why does salt melt ice?

Why is there snow on one part of the roof and not on another?

Where will the snow melt first?

Why do some wellies leave better prints than others?

What does snow feel, smell, look, sound and taste like?

Is there ice under the snow?

How long could you lie in the snow for?

Could you actually freeze to the astro?

Do you get different types of snow?

P3 have been learning how to be a Roman soldier at the National Museum of Scotland. Too bad they are under 5 foot 10 inches, under 16 and some of them girls! We then had a look at the wonderful roman artefacts and even got to touch and handle some real roman pottery and games! Thank you to the museum staff for giving us such an interesting day!

P3 have been learning how to be a Roman soldier at the National Museum of Scotland. Too bad they are under 5 foot 10 inches, under 16 and some of them girls! We then had a look at the wonderful roman artefacts and even got to touch and handle some real roman pottery and games! Thank you to the museum staff for giving us such an interesting day!

P1 are looking at winter this half term and they have decided to build an igloo as part of this project. The pre-prep have been busy collecting us milk bottles and this week we decided we were ready to begin the build. We gathered our supplies, had a team meeting about how to build the igloo and planned out the space needed. First we laid out the milk bottles for the first layer - we needed 48 bottles just for this first layer! We will be continuing to build the igloo over the coming couple of weeks, but more milk bottles will be required. Please do bring any spare milk bottles to P1 to help us with our project! Updates to follow!

P1 are looking at winter this half term and they have decided to build an igloo as part of this project. The pre-prep have been busy collecting us milk bottles and this week we decided we were ready to begin the build. We gathered our supplies, had a team meeting about how to build the igloo and planned out the space needed. First we laid out the milk bottles for the first layer - we needed 48 bottles just for this first layer! We will be continuing to build the igloo over the coming couple of weeks, but more milk bottles will be required. Please do bring any spare milk bottles to P1 to help us with our project! Updates to follow!

P1 had a brilliant trip last Thursday to Murrayfield Ice Rink. They learnt how the ice is made for the ice rink and saw the machines and pipes that keep the ice cold and smooth enough. We all then got ready for going on the ice, with skates, helmets, knee and wrist pads. Then we went on the ice! We were so impressed with the children's confidence and bravery. There were a few nerves to begin with but it was amazing to see the children conquering their fears and becoming more stable on the ice! After each little fall, the children got up with a bigger smile on their face, determined to succeed. Well done P1!

P1 had a brilliant trip last Thursday to Murrayfield Ice Rink. They learnt how the ice is made for the ice rink and saw the machines and pipes that keep the ice cold and smooth enough. We all then got ready for going on the ice, with skates, helmets, knee and wrist pads. Then we went on the ice! We were so impressed with the children's confidence and bravery. There were a few nerves to begin with but it was amazing to see the children conquering their fears and becoming more stable on the ice! After each little fall, the children got up with a bigger smile on their face, determined to succeed. Well done P1!

Beach School - The badgers and hedgehogs were blown about a bit at the beach on Friday. However, we still had a wonderful time! This week we found lots of cockle, clam, mussel and oyster shells. We also found some razor clams which was very exciting!

Beach School - The badgers and hedgehogs were blown about a bit at the beach on Friday. However, we still had a wonderful time! This week we found lots of cockle, clam, mussel and oyster shells. We also found some razor clams which was very exciting!

Ice pictures - We have continued our learning about all the different ways in which humans and animals keep warm in the winter time. We have been learning about why animals hibernate and migrate during the winter months. We have also been conducting all sorts of experiments with ice and water, looking at how and when it changes. We made ice pictures using all sorts of items from the nursery garden, then froze them in water to create some fantastic pictures!

Ice pictures - We have continued our learning about all the different ways in which humans and animals keep warm in the winter time. We have been learning about why animals hibernate and migrate during the winter months. We have also been conducting all sorts of experiments with ice and water, looking at how and when it changes. We made ice pictures using all sorts of items from the nursery garden, then froze them in water to create some fantastic pictures!

Science is a wonderful subject – a subject of exploration and questions. Investigations are utilised to provide proof for theories and in the process life skills are learned. This term children have already developed skills in: observing, predicting, interpreting, making hypotheses, classifying, communicating, recording, fair testing and drawing conclusions from the evidence provided.

During the experimental process pupils are all encouraged to respect evidence, tolerate uncertainty, reflect critically, perseverance, be creative, be open minded and work co-operatively.

The children enjoy the opportunity to partake in practical experimentation, and where possible there is a practical element to every lesson. The art of recording an experiment in the form of a ‘write up’ brings the children into a world-wide accepted form of scientific language and ‘lay out’. They are learning to be a part of an academically driven, developmental, thoughtfully rigorous world community – and all this is in preparation for their Common Entrance Exams and Public School Scholarship.

It is interesting, watching the news and listening to the radio, and then reflecting upon how many of our politicians in these uncertain times are utilising the skills listed above – skills that many of them will have honed in their own science lessons while at school.

DD

Science is a wonderful subject – a subject of exploration and questions. Investigations are utilised to provide proof for theories and in the process life skills are learned. This term children have already developed skills in: observing, predicting, interpreting, making hypotheses, classifying, communicating, recording, fair testing and drawing conclusions from the evidence provided.

During the experimental process pupils are all encouraged to respect evidence, tolerate uncertainty, reflect critically, perseverance, be creative, be open minded and work co-operatively.

The children enjoy the opportunity to partake in practical experimentation, and where possible there is a practical element to every lesson. The art of recording an experiment in the form of a ‘write up’ brings the children into a world-wide accepted form of scientific language and ‘lay out’. They are learning to be a part of an academically driven, developmental, thoughtfully rigorous world community – and all this is in preparation for their Common Entrance Exams and Public School Scholarship.

It is interesting, watching the news and listening to the radio, and then reflecting upon how many of our politicians in these uncertain times are utilising the skills listed above – skills that many of them will have honed in their own science lessons while at school.

DD

On Tuesday 5th February we are delighted that our new Gillespie astroturf will be offiicially opened by Tom Heap, BBC Rural Affairs correspondent and presenter on BBC Countryfile Live.

The astroturf is named after a former Head Boy of Cargilfield, 2nd Lt Alexander Douglas Gillespie, who died in 1915 at the Battle of Loos. Tom is the great nephew of AD Gillespie and is one of the trustees of The Western Front Way, a charity formed to build a path across the Western Front to honour those who died in World War 1.

Three months before he died, Alexander wrote to his old Headmaster at Winchester College about the pathway that he envisioned as a remembrance for the war after it finished. He wrote that he dreamed of a “long avenue between the lines from the Vosges to the sea... I would make a fine broad road in the 'No Mans Land' between the lines, with paths for pilgrims on foot and plant trees for shade.” He wrote that he wanted it to be “the most beautiful road in all the world”.

Click on the link to see Tom talking about the legacy of his Great Uncle.

https://vimeo.com/299471103

AD Gillespie is one of 125 old boys and masters of Cargilfield who died in WW1 and whose names are remembered on the war memorial in the school Chapel.

On Tuesday 5th February we are delighted that our new Gillespie astroturf will be offiicially opened by Tom Heap, BBC Rural Affairs correspondent and presenter on BBC Countryfile Live.

The astroturf is named after a former Head Boy of Cargilfield, 2nd Lt Alexander Douglas Gillespie, who died in 1915 at the Battle of Loos. Tom is the great nephew of AD Gillespie and is one of the trustees of The Western Front Way, a charity formed to build a path across the Western Front to honour those who died in World War 1.

Three months before he died, Alexander wrote to his old Headmaster at Winchester College about the pathway that he envisioned as a remembrance for the war after it finished. He wrote that he dreamed of a “long avenue between the lines from the Vosges to the sea... I would make a fine broad road in the 'No Mans Land' between the lines, with paths for pilgrims on foot and plant trees for shade.” He wrote that he wanted it to be “the most beautiful road in all the world”.

Click on the link to see Tom talking about the legacy of his Great Uncle.

https://vimeo.com/299471103

AD Gillespie is one of 125 old boys and masters of Cargilfield who died in WW1 and whose names are remembered on the war memorial in the school Chapel.

3C made history at Good Work Assembly today by being the first class to win all three end of week prizes - in French, Scottish Country Dancing and the Cloakroom Cup. They are very pleased!

3C made history at Good Work Assembly today by being the first class to win all three end of week prizes - in French, Scottish Country Dancing and the Cloakroom Cup. They are very pleased!

All of the year groups were mixed and the children experienced lots of different activities: Tangrams, measure, tessellation and pictograms. The children completed the different tasks to the previous Maths Morning in their groups. There were lots of hands on materials and iPads to aid the F4 and F5 children to teach, and for the P2 and P3 children to understand the topics being taught. The F4 and F5 children were talking enthusiastically about their time in the Pre Prep in their following lessons. The P2 and P3 children were waving and chatting to the Upper School children in the lunch hall too. Well done everyone!

All of the year groups were mixed and the children experienced lots of different activities: Tangrams, measure, tessellation and pictograms. The children completed the different tasks to the previous Maths Morning in their groups. There were lots of hands on materials and iPads to aid the F4 and F5 children to teach, and for the P2 and P3 children to understand the topics being taught. The F4 and F5 children were talking enthusiastically about their time in the Pre Prep in their following lessons. The P2 and P3 children were waving and chatting to the Upper School children in the lunch hall too. Well done everyone!

With Burns night approaching, Form 4 made cranachan as part of their Scottish History topic! Mrs Marsh came to be the judge.....! They had to whip the cream, make a strawberry sauce and work well together as a team! Well done everybody, and the final verdict.....very tasty indeed!

With Burns night approaching, Form 4 made cranachan as part of their Scottish History topic! Mrs Marsh came to be the judge.....! They had to whip the cream, make a strawberry sauce and work well together as a team! Well done everybody, and the final verdict.....very tasty indeed!

Cargilfield A 2 Fettes 0.

The A team played first and for the first third of the match the teams seemed evenly matched. Lucy our captain had won the toss and as centre took the first pass. The ball moved quickly down into the circle but our shot on goal missed and Fettes quickly got the ball moving in the opposite direction. Amalia and Esme worked very hard defending and they prevented Fettes from shooting. They were intercepting well and passing very well to each other, albeit I would encourage them to try to keep the ball out of the circle. Whilst we had more shots on goal the first third ended as a draw. In the second third Maddie in particular worked well and distributed the ball very quickly to Izzy, who scored a lovey goal. In the final third, Savannah came on as wing defence, Bea moved to wing attack and Esme and Tunrayo swapped position. This set up also has potential as Tunrayo intercepts well and Esme proved her ability as goal shoot by scoring our final goal. On reflection we do need to practise our shooting as we had many more shots on goal than Fettes. We also need to move more in the circle to help us be in better shooting positions. Centre and wing attack can help here.

Cargilfield B 1 Fettes 0.

The B team was captained by Lyla who played very well, moving the ball around the court and creating good opportunities for Nadia and Jacqueline. Natasha and Hattie also passed the ball well and are getting much better at reading the game. Nadia scored a super goal, the only goal of the match. Our defence needed to focus better as they lost concentration on occasions. Netball can change so quickly that we must always know where the ball is and where we should be to help our team.

Well done on two wins, girls! Work to do but good effort!

Cargilfield A 2 Fettes 0.

The A team played first and for the first third of the match the teams seemed evenly matched. Lucy our captain had won the toss and as centre took the first pass. The ball moved quickly down into the circle but our shot on goal missed and Fettes quickly got the ball moving in the opposite direction. Amalia and Esme worked very hard defending and they prevented Fettes from shooting. They were intercepting well and passing very well to each other, albeit I would encourage them to try to keep the ball out of the circle. Whilst we had more shots on goal the first third ended as a draw. In the second third Maddie in particular worked well and distributed the ball very quickly to Izzy, who scored a lovey goal. In the final third, Savannah came on as wing defence, Bea moved to wing attack and Esme and Tunrayo swapped position. This set up also has potential as Tunrayo intercepts well and Esme proved her ability as goal shoot by scoring our final goal. On reflection we do need to practise our shooting as we had many more shots on goal than Fettes. We also need to move more in the circle to help us be in better shooting positions. Centre and wing attack can help here.

Cargilfield B 1 Fettes 0.

The B team was captained by Lyla who played very well, moving the ball around the court and creating good opportunities for Nadia and Jacqueline. Natasha and Hattie also passed the ball well and are getting much better at reading the game. Nadia scored a super goal, the only goal of the match. Our defence needed to focus better as they lost concentration on occasions. Netball can change so quickly that we must always know where the ball is and where we should be to help our team.

Well done on two wins, girls! Work to do but good effort!

16^th January 2019

Cargilfield U11A: 7 – Loretto 0

We played some good hockey in our first match of the season with some commanding performances from Ollie and Murray who looked to push forward. Ollie’s passing was strong and allowed Cody time on the ball. Cody scored 4 goals and our defence stood firm with Albie not having to make a save.

19^th January 2019

Cargilfield U11A:  5 – George Heriot’s 0

At the Stewart’s Melville ground, we played two matches with a mixed U11 team on Saturday morning. There was some nice hockey on display with Seb performing well at the back and Cody showing some good dribbling skills. Charles put in a good shift on the left but enjoyed a spell up front.

Cargilfield U11A: 6 – Stewart’s Melville 0

It was another good performance from the boys with Ollie T getting stuck in in midfield and Kyan playing some good first time passes to his team mates. We weren’t troubled at the back due to our strong presence in midfield and it was nice to get a run out and see what the boys could do in what was for some, their first matches.

23^rd January 2019

Cargilfield U11A: 12 – Fettes: 0

At Fettes on Wednesday afternoon, we played some of the best hockey I have seen from boys at this age group. One touch passing and excellent moving of the ball meant that we dictated the play for much of the game. Cody and Glen linked up really well in midfield and James came into the game a bit more in the second half, getting on the score sheet and getting some assists. Luca on the left was outstanding and he created some 2 v 1s with Harry who backed him up with a solid performance. Albie didn’t have much to do but made a terrific save which flew onto the post and was then cleared by Rory who was a rock in defence. Ollie played some nice first time passes into the D from James which opened up their defence well. Murray came on to play in a few positions but must work on his first touch to control the ball before making his second move. Overall, I was very pleased with the way we passed the ball but a little more accuracy and stronger passing is needed. Although we were comfortably winning from the first 5 minutes, we still must keep an eye on the lone striker who might drift in behind and be unmarked. Today was a terrific team performance but Glen and Cody were in top form when they linked up and were deservedly joint players of the match today.

Cargilfield U11C: 6 – Fettes: 0

Duncan got the scoring going with 2 well taken goals in the first 8 minute period. Max showed some good stick skill but must try to play with his head up more. Thomas was great at tracking back in defence and along with Harry and Alexander, their stopping of the ball was so good that James didn’t have a save to make in goal. Oliver controlled things well in midfield and Chay scored a terrific goal. Cameron was lively and looked to get crosses in. A great team performance – well done, boys!

16^th January 2019

Cargilfield U11A: 7 – Loretto 0

We played some good hockey in our first match of the season with some commanding performances from Ollie and Murray who looked to push forward. Ollie’s passing was strong and allowed Cody time on the ball. Cody scored 4 goals and our defence stood firm with Albie not having to make a save.

19^th January 2019

Cargilfield U11A:  5 – George Heriot’s 0

At the Stewart’s Melville ground, we played two matches with a mixed U11 team on Saturday morning. There was some nice hockey on display with Seb performing well at the back and Cody showing some good dribbling skills. Charles put in a good shift on the left but enjoyed a spell up front.

Cargilfield U11A: 6 – Stewart’s Melville 0

It was another good performance from the boys with Ollie T getting stuck in in midfield and Kyan playing some good first time passes to his team mates. We weren’t troubled at the back due to our strong presence in midfield and it was nice to get a run out and see what the boys could do in what was for some, their first matches.

23^rd January 2019

Cargilfield U11A: 12 – Fettes: 0

At Fettes on Wednesday afternoon, we played some of the best hockey I have seen from boys at this age group. One touch passing and excellent moving of the ball meant that we dictated the play for much of the game. Cody and Glen linked up really well in midfield and James came into the game a bit more in the second half, getting on the score sheet and getting some assists. Luca on the left was outstanding and he created some 2 v 1s with Harry who backed him up with a solid performance. Albie didn’t have much to do but made a terrific save which flew onto the post and was then cleared by Rory who was a rock in defence. Ollie played some nice first time passes into the D from James which opened up their defence well. Murray came on to play in a few positions but must work on his first touch to control the ball before making his second move. Overall, I was very pleased with the way we passed the ball but a little more accuracy and stronger passing is needed. Although we were comfortably winning from the first 5 minutes, we still must keep an eye on the lone striker who might drift in behind and be unmarked. Today was a terrific team performance but Glen and Cody were in top form when they linked up and were deservedly joint players of the match today.

Cargilfield U11C: 6 – Fettes: 0

Duncan got the scoring going with 2 well taken goals in the first 8 minute period. Max showed some good stick skill but must try to play with his head up more. Thomas was great at tracking back in defence and along with Harry and Alexander, their stopping of the ball was so good that James didn’t have a save to make in goal. Oliver controlled things well in midfield and Chay scored a terrific goal. Cameron was lively and looked to get crosses in. A great team performance – well done, boys!

U11As Netball vs Fettes

U11As were positive, confident and ready to take on Fettes this week! They stormed ahead in the first quarter with some excellent shooting from Clemmie and Poppy. But Cargilfield didn’t stop there as they continued to show some brilliant defending, especially from Katinka, Clara and Venetia who marked and intercepted continuously to stop Fettes from maintaining possession. After the first half with Cargilfield leading 12-2 the girls showed great sportsmanship and slowed the game down focusing on their skills and passing in order to make the game fair. The final score was a 16-8 win to Cargilfield with the girls demonstrating great skill and integrity.

U11As Netball vs Fettes

U11As were positive, confident and ready to take on Fettes this week! They stormed ahead in the first quarter with some excellent shooting from Clemmie and Poppy. But Cargilfield didn’t stop there as they continued to show some brilliant defending, especially from Katinka, Clara and Venetia who marked and intercepted continuously to stop Fettes from maintaining possession. After the first half with Cargilfield leading 12-2 the girls showed great sportsmanship and slowed the game down focusing on their skills and passing in order to make the game fair. The final score was a 16-8 win to Cargilfield with the girls demonstrating great skill and integrity.

Fettes 12

Cargilfield 4

The girls got a bit of a shock by the speed of the Fettes girls but they caught up in the second quarter. They played well and improved their game, especially during the second and third quarters. Iona and Matilda managed to score some goals. Annabella and Isabella defended their goal but lost a few balls. They realised they had to pass the ball quicker and be aware of the player they had to mark. Heidi, Mariella and Annika worked well on this to try and intercept the ball more often and get it quickly to the goal shoot. Unfortunately, in the last quarter, Fettes dominated the game by scoring 6 goals against only one for Cargilfield.

Still, well done girls for an interesting game to watch and some good sportsmanship.

Fettes 12

Cargilfield 4

The girls got a bit of a shock by the speed of the Fettes girls but they caught up in the second quarter. They played well and improved their game, especially during the second and third quarters. Iona and Matilda managed to score some goals. Annabella and Isabella defended their goal but lost a few balls. They realised they had to pass the ball quicker and be aware of the player they had to mark. Heidi, Mariella and Annika worked well on this to try and intercept the ball more often and get it quickly to the goal shoot. Unfortunately, in the last quarter, Fettes dominated the game by scoring 6 goals against only one for Cargilfield.

Still, well done girls for an interesting game to watch and some good sportsmanship.

Won 6-3

On a bright but frosty afternoon, the boys undertook their first away match of the season to Fettes. Having watched the U11 play first and beat Fettes, the boys were keen to show their opposition what they could do. I was very pleased with how we played in attack; playing up the wings and then putting it into the middle, gaining possession in the middle of the pitch and quickly getting it to the attack. The more time that went on, the better we got as an attacking unit, which was great to see. However, our defensive work was a bit lacking today. It is very easy for momentum to switch in a match to the opposition and we must be vigilant in defence; keeping track of the runners, marking goal-side and communicating with each other. This is an area that we will work on in training next week.

Well done, boys!

Won 6-3

On a bright but frosty afternoon, the boys undertook their first away match of the season to Fettes. Having watched the U11 play first and beat Fettes, the boys were keen to show their opposition what they could do. I was very pleased with how we played in attack; playing up the wings and then putting it into the middle, gaining possession in the middle of the pitch and quickly getting it to the attack. The more time that went on, the better we got as an attacking unit, which was great to see. However, our defensive work was a bit lacking today. It is very easy for momentum to switch in a match to the opposition and we must be vigilant in defence; keeping track of the runners, marking goal-side and communicating with each other. This is an area that we will work on in training next week.

Well done, boys!