The Bascombe Cup 

Mr Bascombe was the first full time P.E. teacher at Holy Family. He was an outstanding teacher and did so much to promote sport in our school in the 5 years he worked with us. After leaving our school, Mr Bascombe fell ill with cancer and had to have his leg amputated. In his subsequent visits to our school, he has taught our children so much and been a role model for all of us in so many different ways. To recognise all that Mr Bascombe has given and continues to give to our children, we have named a trophy after him and award it every term to a child who has shown the values and attitudes that Mr Bascombe embodies: sporting excellence, determination, respect, resilience, positive mindset and courage.    

Bascombe Cup Winner

Summer Term 2025

Zofia - Year 6 

I feel very privileged to be able to tell you why the winner of the Bascombe Cup is Zofia.

First and foremost - Zofia is a super talented and all round sports person. She has represented Holy Family at almost every single sport and has been a key performer in any team she is part of: rugby, football, athletics, netball, cricket, hockey and more! She has brought so much success to the school through her skills and hard work.

But there are three other reasons that I have chosen Zofia for this award.

One, Zofia models our mission statement. While she has so many God given and wonderful talents, she also works so hard to improve and get better. Any staff member lucky enough to have coached or taught Zofia, will tell you the same thing as me. Her dedication and commitment to improving is commendable. It has been a joy to see the phenomenal improvements that Zofia has made.

Secondly, Zofia models how to be determined to win while never allowing herself to let her high standards of behaviour and attitude slip. Never have I seen Zofia give up. Never have I seen Zofia blame others for a defeat. Never have I see Zofia lose control. She shows us all that it is possible to excel at sport and still be a true example of impeccable manners, respect and kindness. I have seen first hand how Zofia makes demands of others and herself but it is always done in a supportive way that makes others better. It is a very rare thing to see sporting excellence mixed with the very highest standards of attitude and behaviour.

Thirdly, Zofia has left a legacy at Holy Family that we will all feel for many years. Her example has shown others how to achieve excellence and how to act. She has supported others in the teams she has played in and I know that younger children have learnt so much from her and they will continue her good work. Not only this, she has also coached at clubs before and after school. In her role as a Sports Leader, she has given so many younger pupils the opportunity to play sport at lunch and break. In this role she offers encouragement and coaching tips. Zofia may be leaving Holy Family but her legacy lives on in so many of the pupils sat before me. Thank you Zofia!

The Bascombe Cup is awarded to a child who embodies: sporting excellence, determination, respect, resilience, positive mindset and courage. Zofia, you are all these things and more - Congratulations!

Today I also want to present Zofia with another very special award that I have never presented before to any child. In one of the Gospels, Jesus says, “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” living life to the full means making the most of your life, embracing experiences and finding joy in each moment. This is Zofia! Every opportunity we offer, she embraces with joy, energy and enthusiasm. In doing so she has improved our school and inspired others - including me!

Zofia has truly lived life to the full at Holy Family and the results are that she stands before you as a child ready to leave Holy Family - amazing academic results and achievements in so many other areas of school life. I present this award to Zofia today to thank her for all she has given and taught us but also to give you all a wonderful example to try and follow.

Mr Doherty - Headteacher

Sakoui Cup

The Sakoui family did so much at Holy Family to promote art. We have benefited greatly as a result of their expertise, passion and love for the subject. To remember all that they have given to the school, we award the Sakoui Cup each term. This award is presented to a child who has shown exceptional talents and ability in art. 

Sakoui Cup Winner

Summer Term 2025 

Nikodem - Year 6 

It is my absolute pleasure to present the Sakoui Cup to a young man who has shown not only incredible talent but true dedication and imagination in everything he creates.

Throughout this year, he has transformed blank pages to amazing works of art. His work always stands out — not just because of his skill but because of the passion and effort he puts into every art work he creates.

He is the first to encourage others, to share his materials and to inspire his classmates to be brave with their own creativity. He reminds us all that art is not just about making something beautiful but about expressing who we are. We are so proud of the artist and the wonderful young person he has become.

It is with great pleasure that I now invite Nikodem from 6 John Paul to accept the Sakoui Cup.

Mr Treacy