On both Wednesday 29th January and Tuesday 4th February, a selection of Year 6 children took part in some indoor rowing events. Both events saw teams of 4 children complete in individual rows and a team relay. There was a mixed team, a girls team and a boys team. All of the children represented the school excellently and showed real resilience when the rowing became challenging. The boys showed particular determination and managed to secure 3rd place out of all of the Coventry schools that took place.
In the run up to the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic games, 62 Coventry primary, secondary and special educational needs schools will be participating in a torch relay, the Flame of Friendship, leaving Coventry Cathedral on Thursday 22nd February and finishing on the University of Warwick campus on Monday 8th July. https://warwick.ac.uk/wie/flame_of_friendship/
The torch is bespoke to this event, designed especially for this event, designed as part of a competition in which more than 2000 Coventry pupils took part. The winning design was submitted by a pupil from Finham Park School and has subsequently been redeveloped at WMG, on the University of Warwick campus.
On Wednesday 12th June, it was Coundon Primary’s turn to receive the Flame of Friendship. Sherbourne Fields travelled to our school to deliver it to us. They were greeted by the whole of Coundon during a warm and welcoming lap of the school grounds, where we clapped, cheered and waved scarves, flags or banners for them. The children really enjoyed themselves.
Then on Thursday 13th June, we had the honour of delivering the Flame of Friendship onto Allesley Primary School. The children that took place in the delivery of the torch showed great pride in being chosen and were great representatives for our school. A special thanks needs to go to Miss Mower and Miss Ferris, for agreeing to walk with them all the way!
On Sunday 9th June, 33 Coventry schools (including Coundon) took part in the Children’s Mile! It was once again a lovely community event encouraging children to get active in a fun and positive way.
Before – ready and raring to run!
After – ready and raring to go home!
Thirteen of our children took part in this event (from years 3 to 6) alongside Mrs Woodroffe and Mrs Gray. The amazing and slightly competitive Miss Ferris also gave up her morning to join us and show her support! The children were great, they were full of enthusiasm and all ran the mile with Finley, Luca and Amelia making it back in the top 40 out of over 1000 runners!
Here’s a few snaps from the event. Let’s hope these children can encourage more children to be involved next year!
On Wednesday 24th April, a group of nine year 5 and 6 children attended the Coventry HADO Arena to take part in some friendly, fun competition. We split into 3 teams of 3 and competed against ourselves and 4 other schools.
In the initial heats, Coundon came 1st in two of their games and 2nd in another. Two of our teams then moved into the semi-finals and finals coming joint 1st place with Aldermoor Farm and 2nd place.
Whilst there, we discovered that we had a pro in our presence! Isla, in year 6, made 62 shots during one game, which they said they’ve only ever seen twice!
It was a wonderful experience for pupils, parents and carers from year three to year six to hold Coundon’s Christmas Carol Concert at Coventry Cathedral. The choir were a credit to the school singing beautifully at the front, with a beautiful duet from Ruby and Eva – all brought together with pupil’s readings and a tableau of the first Christmas.
A huge thank you to everyone for supporting the Art Gallery.
We were blown away by the quality of work and it was lovely to see and hear children’s pride in their art work. The gallery looked professional and really gave status to the children’s work and skills.
