Getting ready for the PPEs
On Friday 10 November, students in years 11 and 13 gathered in the main hall to learn about the JCQ examination regulations ready for the PPEs. Mr Abusef, Associate Leader,...
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On Friday 10 November, students in years 11 and 13 gathered in the main hall to learn about the JCQ examination regulations ready for the PPEs. Mr Abusef, Associate Leader,...
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NEWS
Mr Cartledge Head of PE and Health
FOOTBALL
Year 7A Boys v Tring (County Plate) HOME Mr Cartledge
Date : Wednesday 8th November 2023
Result : Lost 5-2
Scorers : N Gibson 2
Squad : O Woodbrock (GK), O Phillips (Capt), E Rumney, N Gibson, C Allan, G Jabarkhail, D Mason, G Fogden, A Cohen, Z Butler, D Henry
Commended performances : D Mason, Z Butler
Comment : The Year 7 team lost a very closely contested County Plate match suffering a 5-2 defeat in what was a very close game for long periods. After 20 minutes the game was level at 0-0 but a poor 10 minutes saw the boys concede 4 goals,at the end of the 1st half. However the boys showed great determination and resilience in the second half creating lots of chances but an outstanding performance by the Tring GK was the difference between the 2 teams. Two fantastic goals from N Gibson were the highlights.
Senior U18 Boys v Bishops Stortford HS (County Cup) HOME Mr Cartledge
Date : Friday 10th November 2023
Result : Lost 5-2
Scorers : Q Kazmi, K Parekh
Squad : B Winslett (GK), H White (Gk), D Tegzes, A Ali, Q Kazmi, K Parekh, K Larkin, A Chaudhry Shamas, G Eldridge, K Tinriover, C Tegzes, R Uthayakumar, C Hughes, J Patel
Commended performances : A Ali
Comment : The boys put in a committed performance against strong opposition. A couple of defensive errors saw the boys trailing at the break but we came back well in the second half and battled extremely hard before finally going down to a 5-2 defeat. Special mention to A Ali who showed outstanding effort and spirit in an excellent defensive performance.
Year 7 Boys DISTRICT DIVISION 1 6-A-SIDE FESTIVAL @ Westfield Mr Cartledge
Date : Monday 13th November 2023
Squad :
BMS A : O Phillips (Capt), O Woodbrock (Gk), C Allan, A Cohen, Z Butler, D Isles, J Magkafourakis
Overall Winners
BMS B : N Gibson (Capt), D Henry (Gk) G Jabarkhail, D Mason, G Fogden, T Colby
3rd Place overall
Player of the Tournament : N Gibson
Comment : On Monday the Year 7 boys A team football squad played in the District Division 1 6-a-side Festival. The event featured teams from Grange Academy, Westfield and Reach Free Schools. Both of the BMS teams applied themselves really well in the group matches winning 2 games each and drawing 1 to both finish top of their groups.This kept the 2 BMS teams apart in the semi-finals with both playing the Grange Academy teams who had finished as runners-up in their groups. In the semis BMS B squad won 1-0 and BMS A lost 2-0. The 3rd/4th place play-off saw BMS A win 3-0 to finish 3rd overall. In the Final a very close game saw the 2 teams finish level at 1-1. In the penalty shootout that followed some excellent saves from D Henry and successful penalties from D Mason and G Jabarkhail saw the boys run out deserved winners. It was a great tournament with the BMS teams playing some excellent football throughout. N Gibson was voted the outright player of the tournament.
GIRLS FOOTBALL
U12 Powerleague Tournament @ Queens Mr O’Kelly
Date : Wednesday 8th November 2023
Result : 4th Place
Squad : E. Gillett, P. Wills, B. Fowler, R. Oliveria, D. Towell, J-L. Jakeman
Commended performances : B. Fowler
Comment : A fantastic effort from the girls going through the league section of the tournament winning all of their games and qualifying as the first placed team from the pool. Going into the semi-final the girls came up against a strong St Michael’s team and despite creating many opportunities to score the shooting boots were not being worn for this game. Losing the semi final 2-1 meant that the girls did not make the final of the tournament and saw a team who we had beaten in the pool stage take their place in the final instead. A fantastic effort from all the squad and all can look forward to other games and tournaments later this year.
RUGBY
Year 9 Boys District Development Festival @ Watford RFC Mr Mitman
Date : Tues 7th November 2023
Results: BMS V Queens: 9 – 1 Win
BMS V Reach Free: 8 – 0 Win
BMS V Rickmansworth: 3 – 3 Draw
Squad : J, Cunningham (C) L. Dimon, H. Hayward, N Konopka, F. Mordecai, H. MCManus, R. Cooper, R. Carbon-Felix, E. Henry, K. Chester- Canavan, Z. O’Hara, R. Tucker.
Commended performances: Romaine – MVP, Josh Cuninngham for his leadership and tactical awareness on pitch. Omekah Henry for his opening try against Queens school. Harry McManus for effort and hard hitting tackles throughout.
Comment: Some outstanding individual performances combined with an exceptional team effort meant the year 9 boys retained their undefeated run in this competition, winning the Watford district development festival for the second year running. Firing on all cylinders were our forwards; Josh, Romaine and Emekah with their unstoppable direct running. Combined with their supporting wingers Loui, Nathan, Harry H and Ronnie, who showed quick footedness and agility, the team were able to outwit even the most determined of opposition with ease. It was also a privilege to witness the selflessness of our defensive line; Frank, Zubin and Harry M, putting in their shift, with solid tackle after tackle which proved time and again like an impenetrable wall to anyone brave enough to test it. Well done to all the boys for taking part and showing great respect and responsibility throughout the tournament.
Year 8 Boys District Development Festival @ Watford RFC Mr Cartledge
Date : Thurs 9th November 2023
Results: Won 2 (v Queens, Parmiters), Drew 1 (v Grange Academy) , Lost 2 (v St Joan of Arc, Reach Free)
Squad : R Doran, B Spencer, E Pinto, R Hodgson, M Khan Jaji, J Andrews, B Batton, O Connolly, H Keough, J Lewis, B Chester-Canavan, E Platt, K Walker
Commended performances: M Hodson, B Spencer
Comment : The Year 8 boys put in a fantastic performance in the first Development Rugby Tournament of the year with the boys winning 2 matches drawing 1 and losing 2 narrowly. The boys opened with a 1 try defeat to St Joan of Arc but then beat Queens 4 tries to 2. A defeat to Reach free was followed by a draw with Grange Academy 2 tries each followed by a comfortable 5 try win over parmiters. The boys performance level developed throughout the tournament with R Hodgson and B Spencer outstanding throughout. R Hodgson top scored with 7 tries with E Pinto and B Spencer both scoring 3 each.
NETBALL
Year 11 Girls v Queens (League) Away Mrs Cooper
Date : Wednesday 8th November 2023
Result : Won 22-14
Squad : A Chaudhry, E.Hauff, M.Cozens, E.Williams, S.Mullings, N.Donald, P.Pryra, E.Rogers
Commended performances: A.Chaudhry for a great performance in the shooting circle and M.Cozens for fantastic work up and down the court.
Comment: A fantastic team performance, again, from the year 11 squad. Outstanding in all areas of the court. The girls took an early lead against their local rivals and despite some fast paced and impressive play from the opposition managed to maintain their lead throughout the game. It was a real privilege to watch the girls playing this match, probably their best performance in their 5 years at Bushey Meads and testament to their commitment and hard work in training. Well done ladies.
Year 7 Girls v Immanuel Yr 8b (Friendly) Away Mrs Cooper
Date : Monday 13th November 2023
Result : R Grainger, Z Dunlop. L Mysiak, M Andronicou. K Shah, E Hughes, E Gillett.
Commended performances: Z Dunlop
Comment: This was a much closer game than the scoreline suggested. In a friendly fixture against girls in year 8 the BMS team acquitted themselves really well. In blustery conditions they worked hard all over the court and demonstrated good progress from their early games. Passing down the court was good with accuracy and power and the girls footwork was much better than their older opposition. With continued game practice they will go from strength to strength. Well played everyone.
Year 8 Girls v Immanuel (League) Away Mrs Cooper
Date : Monday 13th November 2023
Result : Won 7-6
Squad : J.Isles, M.Hurtya, S.Verrey, A.Permeti, M.Faulkner, B.Barnard-Collins, E.Yeboah, Y.Khan.
Commended performances: A.Permeti great work all over the court.
Comment: In a very close fought contest the BMS team came from behind to secure victory in this league fixture. At half time the BMS team were losing by 2 but after a good team talk about more active defending they worked hard and turned the deficit around to take the lead going into the final quarter. The final quarter saw goals traded at either end but the BMS team held on for a deserved victory. Great work everyone.
Year 7 Girls v The Grange Academy (League) Away Mrs Cartledge
Date : Tuesday 14th November 2023
Result : Lost 7-6
Squad : R Grainger, Z Dunlop. L Mysiak, M Andronicou. K Shah, E Hughes, E Gillett.
Commended performances: E Gillett
Comment: This was a really close game right up to the final whistle. The girls started slowly with some passes that were intercepted by the Grange players. In the second quarter the girls came out with more attack and determination and by half time we were ahead by one goal. With tighter marking and improved passing the girls’ play continued to improve. Unfortunately in the last quarter the Grange managed to gain more possession in attack and went ahead by a goal. A fantastic determined performance with improvements in passing and defending throughout the game.
PE kit
It is essential that students have the full correct PE kit for all lessons. This includes shinpads and black /yellow socks when participating in football lessons and also a pair of white sports socks for all other activities. Students will be reminded when activities change. Students not bringing the correct kit will instantly receive consequence points.
Girls should be wearing plain black shorts which are longer than the length of their PE shirt or hoody. Leggings should be black sports leggings and not see through. Black tracksuit bottoms are also permitted.
ALL jewellery should be removed prior to the start of the lesson, including earrings, and hair should be tied up.
For any parental enquiries about any aspects of PE contact the Head of PE and Health Faculty Ashley Cartledge cartledgea@busheymeads.org.uk . For any specific issues related to Girls PE and girls fixtures contact Sarah Cooper coopers@busheymeads.org.uk.
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