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

Spring Term 2026

Mateo - Year 6 

 If you asked 100 children and all the staff in Holy Family, who should win the Bascombe Cup this term, I think you would hear Mateo’s name repeated many, many times.

Like all Bascombe Cup winners - he is incredibly talented in many different sports. He is an excellent footballer who has played at a very high level for many years. Since being in Year 5, he has been an ever present member of the Peal Shield team and he has represented the school on so many occasions even in Year 3 and 4. Years ago, we were all aware of Mateo’s talent and were excited to see how he would develop. He has been instrumental in bringing a number of trophies to the school and scored some sensational goals along the way. Mateo is also a supreme athlete who has represented the school at a number of athletics competitions and cross country. He is part of an athletics club outside of school and we can see how his hard work has led to big improvements. In a very strong year group for long distance runners, he has managed to dominate the Mini Mile, embracing and relishing the challenge presented by his talented peers. Mateo is a key player in our hockey and rugby teams too. In both these sports he has represented Holy Family on numerous occasions and brought success to the school. Each time Mateo represents our school he brings his skills and talents and we all benefit greatly.

We all know that talent alone is not enough. It has to be married to effort and enthusiasm. Mateo has worked diligently for years to make the most of the talents that God has given him. Whatever the sport, Mateo commits to being the bets he can be. He always gives 100% in training listens carefully to teachers and coaches and shows a determination to be successful no matter what happens in a match. Mateo is a brilliant role model showing all of us the importance of hard work. If someone as talented as Mateo works as hard as he does, then we know that is the minimum called for from all of us.

At the start of the year, Mateo was appointed as a Sports Leader. Whatever the weather, he is out, organising games, referring matches and giving up his time to ensure other children get the chance to play competitive sport. He is patient with younger children and shows an enthusiasm for Intra Sports that makes it enjoyable for everyone. He commits to this role and this has made a big impact in the school and for so many children. This year he has also introduced a passion of his to the school - baseball. With the help of Mrs Zielinska, he has managed to give so many Year 6 children the opportunity to enjoy a sport that we have never been able to offer. I know this is greatly appreciated by all the children.

Mateo loves sport and he has shared this with our school over many years. In doing so, he has made a huge impact on so many children. He embodies all of the values that this Cup embodies. He is a most worthy winner of this prestigious award.

I have had the joy of knowing Mateo since he started at Holy Family and a very young age. He very obviously had a talent and ability and was full of so much promise. To see how he has flourished and fulfilled what we all thought was possible has been very special. We know it does not stop here and are just pleased that we have been part of his journey

Well done Mateo and thank you for everything you have given to the Holy Family School. We are indebted to you

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

Spring Term 2026 

Chloe - Year 6 

Chloe is the winner of this term’s Sakoui Cup and the Cup stays in the same family for the first time ever! Chloe is an exceptional artist. I asked the help of a professional artist to help me decide who should win the prize this term and when I showed them some of Chloe’s work, they did not believe that she was in Year 6. Her work is creative and original. I often commission Chloe to produce pieces of art for the school. I will have an idea in my head and share this with Chloe but she will invariably produce something that I had not been able to envisage and that looks far better than I could have imagined. There is an attention to detail in her art work that speaks of her high standards and wish to create specific effects. Her Religious art work is particularly striking with her artistic skills allowing her to reveal her  understanding in R.E. The artist I was speaking to told me that Chloe has a very definite style that can be seen through all of her work - the sign of a very talented artist. During the Easter holidays, Chloe will be working alongside Sophie D’Souza to recreate her beautiful and award wining cultural crest - it will be on the wall welcoming you back to school in April!

Well Done Chloe - you are so deserving of the Sakoui Cup.

Mr Doherty

Headteacher