Little League Report – Round 10

While it was disappointing to see so many fixtures cancelled in the final round due to wet weather, it has nevertheless been another strong winter season with excellent performances across all our sports. Our students displayed great skill, teamwork, and commitment throughout the season, and we can be proud of their progress.

A special congratulations to our Year 6 students on completing their final winter season in the Junior School. Their leadership, sportsmanship, and dedication have set a wonderful example for the younger years, and we wish them well as they continue their sporting journeys.

Over the next two weeks, our focus turns to House Football and Rugby before we shift our attention to the second half of the summer season. Please see below for the key dates as we transition to summer sport.

Week	Dates	Sports Team Training – Details
Week 4	11-15 Aug	No before or after-school sport. House Football will run on Friday afternoon during in timetable sport.
Week 5	18-22 Aug	No before or after-school sport. House Rugby will run on Friday afternoon during in timetable sport.
Week 6	25-29 Aug	No before or after-school sport.  Summer training recommences Friday, 29 Aug.
Week 7	1-9 Sept (Mon–Tue)	Before and after-school summer training commences
Saturday Fixtures
Term 3		No more Saturday summer sport fixtures
Term 4, Week 1	Saturday, 17 Oct	Saturday summer sport fixtures commence.

Yours in Sport,

James Roughan
Head of Sport and PDHPE, Junior School

Football

Round 10 marked the conclusion of another season of Cranbrook Junior School Football, and despite the soggy conditions across Sydney, our students finished in style with goals, determination, and plenty of muddy smiles.

6A – 4–2 Win
The A’s capped off their Junior School careers with a perfect sweep of regulation wins for the second consecutive year. On a rain-soaked Kings pitch, Robert Z shone, scoring twice and exemplifying the resilience and class that will serve this group well in the Senior School. The celebrations,  a dozen students sliding across the wet grass, captured their love for the game and for each other. A special group heading onwards and upwards.

6B – 3–3 Draw
A mud-splattered battle saw the B’s combine beautifully in attack to take a strong lead, supported by exceptional goalkeeping and resolute defending. Three goals to the good, they were pegged back by a late Kings surge. While it felt like one that got away, their effort, skill, and spirit in their final game were outstanding.

6C – 3–3 Draw
The C’s saved their best for last, playing slick, one-touch football to put three past Kings. It was the culmination of a season’s work, movement, passing, and confidence all on display. Though Kings clawed back for a draw, the growth shown was immense. A performance that hints at big things ahead in the Senior School.

6D – 1–4 Loss
Plenty of heart from the D’s, who refused to let two early Kings goals dampen their fight. A well-worked finish brought it back to 2–1 before the hosts pulled away. A spirited end to a season in which the students can be proud of their commitment and improvement.

5C – 8–1 Win
Two-touch football in testing conditions saw the C’s run riot against Mosman. Crisp passing, clever movement, and clinical finishing,  a fitting way to sign off a superb season.

5D – 10–0 Win
The D’s ended their season in style, with Sam netting five in a dominant display. Composed, creative, and relentless in both halves, they were a class above from start to finish.

3A – 1–1 Draw
Against a strong Scots side, the A’s played their best football of the season. Patient build-up play and a flowing team move brought the equaliser through Hamish, Harry, and Noah. Tom and Oscar shared goalkeeping duties and excelled outfield in a performance Pep Guardiola would have admired.

3B – 3–2 Win
A gritty and well-earned win thanks to goals from Ollie C and Will B.

3C – 2–1 Win
Level at 1–1, Jake produced a moment of magic with a left-footed half-volley over the keeper to seal the victory in a tense clash with Scots.

3D – 3–6 Loss
Despite the defeat, the students were competitive and gave their all. Angus capped off his season with another hat-trick, a highlight in an otherwise tough fixture.

Ben Rollison
Head of Football

Multi-Sport
Round 10 also marked the final week of the Winter Multi-Sport program, with the group finishing the season full of energy and enthusiasm. The session began with Sling Net, a warm-up activity that developed hand–eye coordination, followed by a variety of evasion games to get everyone moving and thinking quickly. The focus then shifted to striking skills in a competitive game of Backboard and Wall, before the group split into three teams for the final Indoor Football matches of the term. The games were played in great spirit, showcasing the skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship developed over the season.

Congratulations to all students on an enjoyable and successful Winter Multi-Sport program.

Josh Cohen
Assistant Head of Sport & Multi-Sport Coach