A Try For Gourock!

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Over the past few weeks, Primary 6 have been taught Rugby tactics by coaches Brendan and Sam. The coaches have been teaching us the essential skills needed to play rugby.

We interviewed Hollie and she said “I have really liked learning how to pass and dodge”.

For the first month, Primary Six trained out in the school field. We learned the basic skills and techniques for passing the ball, how to tackle, a scrum etc.

Matthew showing off his tackling skills!
Matthew showing off his tackling skills!

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On Wednesday 1st October, a few schools competed against each other in a Rugby Festival for the boy’s trophy and girl’s trophy. After a few bumps, bruises and sprains, (and lots of fun!) it was time to announce the winners! All the schools had performed amazingly well, but there could only be one winner!

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The girls with their positive role models from Greenock Wanderers Woman's team
The girls with their positive role models from Greenock Wanderers Woman’s team

1st place for the girls was St Ninian’s Primary, great job!

Gooooooo Aimee!
Gooooooo Aimee!

It was a rough day for the boys as there were a lot of tries and bumps and bruises but they fought on until the end. The overall winners in the boy’s category was, in 1st place… MoorfootPrimary! Congrats!

Conor: 'Peter can't keep me down!'
Conor: ‘Peter can’t keep me down!’
The boys showing off their Rugby faces!
The boys showing off their Rugby faces!

Thank you to all the schools who competed in the tournament and a special thanks to Brendan and all the other staff who organised festival. We had such a brilliant day!!!

Our class celebrating after their tiring but rewarding day!
Our class celebrating after their tiring but rewarding day!

We hope you have enjoyed our first blog post!

The Journalists
The Journalists

The Journalists

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