2025-2026

Yr 3/4 Rapid Fire Cricket

A huge well done to our team of Year 3 and 4's who attended the Rapid Fire Cricket on Monday 9th February. The children showed fantastic teamwork and coordination, at the same time as having lots of fun, to finish in 4th place. This means we have qualified for the finals competition! It was a fast-paced game and all children rose to the challenge so congratulations to Leo, Munesu, Radhvi, Isabelle, Connie, Haris, Max and Leon.

Yr 5/6 Boys Football Vs Longmeadow

It was an amazing 6-0 performance against Longmeadow, on Friday 6th February, from our Yr 5/6 boys football team. Every single one of the boys playing did the school proud. Goals coming from all over the pitch was great to see too, it was a shame the full-time whistle had to go!

Congratulations to the boys, let’s keep going!

Yr 5/6 Girls Football Vs Moss Bury

Our Year 5–6 Girls’ Football Team put in a fantastic performance on Thursday 5th February against Moss Bury School

Despite conceding four goals in the first half, the team showed real determination, pulled together, and came back fighting to score two brilliant goals in the second half. The final score was 4–2 to Moss Bury.

While it wasn’t a win, it was truly inspiring to see the girls’ positivity, resilience and teamwork shining through on the pitch. We are so proud of their effort, attitude and team spirit — they represented the school brilliantly!

Yr 3/4 Sportshall Athletics

What a fantastic morning we had at the Sports Hall Athletics on Wednesday 4th February! This was a 'compete' event where the children took part in fun and fast-paced track and field events indoors. As always, the children made Mrs O'Brien feel incredibly proud with their motivation, sportsmanship and incredible behaviour. The children should feel extremely proud of their achievements, displaying many of our PRIDE learning behaviours as well as the "Spirit of the Games" Schools Games values. This was a brilliant introduction to competitive athletics for our Year 3 and 4 pupils. Thanks to Stevenage Sporting Futures for organising another wonderful event.

Yr 3/4 Mixed Football Vs St. Margaret Clitherow

What a fantastic match on Monday 19th January against St Margaret Clitherow. Both teams played brilliantly, showing great teamwork, effort, and sportsmanship throughout the game.

We’re incredibly proud of our players, who came away with a 7–3 win for Trotts Hill after an exciting and hard-fought match.

Well done to everyone involved – you were a credit to the school!

Year 3/4 Mixed Football Vs Giles 

A huge well done to our Year 3 and 4 football team, who played their very first match of the season on Monday 8th December against a very strong side from The Giles Juniors. They worked incredibly hard from start to finish and showed fantastic teamwork, determination, and spirit throughout the game.

Although the final score was 4–0, we couldn’t be prouder of how they played together and represented our school. Well done, team — this is just the beginning

Year 5 Dodgeball Festival

What a fantastic evening for our Year 5 superstars!

On Monday 17th November, a brilliant group of our Year 5's took part in a dodgeball festival all about mastering key skills and learning the rules of the game. Teddy T, Millie, Alma, Barry, Aairah and Harry were absolute stars — showing amazing teamwork as they rotated through skills stations, fun activities and some friendly inter-school matches.

We faced teams from Almond Hill, Woolenwick and Roebuck… and came away undefeated in every game!

Not only did they play brilliantly, but their behaviour and attitude throughout made us incredibly proud. And the cherry on top? We were awarded the School Games Value Award for Self-Belief!

A huge thank you to Stevenage Sporting Futures for hosting and to all the schools who took part

Year 1 Superhero Academy

On the 12th November, six amazing Year 1 superheroes took part in a fun carousel of athletic activities at Barnwell School!

They enjoyed a range of superhero-themed challenges, including running, jumping, and throwing — all while demonstrating fantastic passion, teamwork, and self-belief. We’re so proud of their superb behaviour and brilliant effort throughout the event.

A huge thank you to the Barnwell Sports Leaders and Stevenage Sporting Futures for providing such a fantastic opportunity!

Year 4 Boccia Festival

On Thursday 6th November, six of our wonderful Year 4 students took part in a Boccia Competition at The Barclay School.

They encouraged each other and work brilliantly together for all 8 games that they played against other school teams. Even though they only won 2 games, they told me that they had had so much fun!

A huge well done to AMP, Noah, Teddy, Isabelle, Connie and Giselle for their excellent behaviour, enthusiasm and resilience, especially with it raining continuously. We're so proud of you all!

Year 6 Tag Rugby

A Year 6 mixed team took part in their first tag rugby tournament on the 24th October against three other schools from Stevenage.

The other schools had already played a little more tag rugby, and although the learning curve was steep, they embraced the challenged and played with great spirit.

The children did themselves and the school proud with both behaviour and positive attitude.

Despite not winning their matches, the children supported each other and scored some really good tries and conversions against strong opposition.

The last game was a really close one and they were unlucky not to snatch a win.

Kunashe and LH were chosen by the other coaches as our players of the tournament.

Thank you to Mrs Leach and Mr Freeman (Governor) and huge well done to all the children!

Year 5/6 Boys Football Tournament

On Thursday 9th October, our Year 5 and 6 boys played in their very first tournament together as a team – and what a brilliant effort they gave!

They showed fantastic teamwork, resilience, and all of our PRIDE learning behaviours throughout every match.

Match Results:

Trotts Hill 1 – 2 Moss Bury

Trotts Hill 0 – 2 Codicote

Trotts Hill 1 – 1 Almond Hill

Trotts Hill 1 – 1 Ashtree

All opposing goals came in the final minutes, showing just how closely contested each game was. We’re incredibly proud of the boys and their determination on the pitch!

Well done WR, Tommy, Harry, Ewan, Finley, Nasara, Leo, Bailey and Jael.

KS1 Crystal Maze

On Thursday 9th October, six of our fantastic Year 2 students took part in an Inspire and Engage Festival inspired by the iconic 80s game show The Crystal Maze!

They worked brilliantly as a team to tackle a series of exciting, team-based challenges — collecting an amazing 14 crystals along the way!

A huge well done to Henry, Cobie, Sienna, Inez, Ibrahim, and Jesse for your excellent behaviour, teamwork, and enthusiasm throughout the day. We're so proud of you all!

Yr 6 Girls Netball Vs Round Diamond

The Year 6 girls took on a well established Year 6 team from Round Diamond on Tuesday 7^th October. The girls showed all their PRIDE learning behaviours and impressed the visiting team's support staff and parents with their determination and resilience. Although Trott's Hill conceded 13 goals, there were a few opportunities for us to shoot and begin levelling out the score. This was the girls' first match, and they used a lot of the skills they had learnt to pass the ball from one end of the court to the other on multiple occasions. Well done to Ruby, who was captain and also received Round Diamonds player of the match. Well done to Ilaria, Scout, Isla, Jessica, Sophia and Georgia for working competitively and to Malaika and Eliza, who had only attended two training sessions in advance of the game, and came on in two quarters. Malaika was given player of the match by Mrs. Taylor, for her passionate effort in defending. 

Yr 5/6 Girls Football Tournament

Well done to our Yr 5/6 girls who attended a football tournament on Thursday 2nd October at Bedwell school. The girls played with determination throughout and as it was their first time playing as a team they should be very proud of their performance! Well done Ruby (captain & players player of the tournament), Ilaria, Jessica, Kunashe, Scout, Darcie, Georgia, Isla, Charlotte and Alma

Thank you to Governor Mr Freeman for attending with Mrs Mehan to help coach and referee the games.

Yr 5/6 Cross Country

On Wednesday 24th September, 17 of our Year 5 and 6 pupils took part in an interschool cross country event at Fairlands Valley Park organised by @StevenageSportingFuturesTeam. The sunshine made it a perfect day for running, and every single Trotts Hill pupil completed their race — what an achievement!

Special shout-out to Dan in Year 5 who came 3rd place in his race — amazing! Well done to all our runners, you did us proud!

Yr 5/6 Sports Leader Training

On Thursday 18th September, Sports Leaders attended leadership training at Barnwell Leisure Centre. They learned what it is to be a good leader, what their roles and responsibilities will be, being inclusive, School Games Values and some ideas for games.

Importantly, they learned how essential it is for them to encourage as much physical activity in our school as possible. Mrs O'Brien was very proud of their behaviour and enthusiasm. Well done to our old and new sports leaders - Scout, Laila, Leo, Bailey, Lovell, Eliza, Millie, Alma, Cara, Jase, Charlotte, Jael. Thanks to Stevenage Sporting Futures for hosting us.