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 2025

Yara - Year 6 

Yara is a most deserving winner of the Bascombe Trophy. In fact, if you asked most people in the school who would win the trophy, I would be amazed if anyone would disagree with me.

Yara is a phenomenal athlete, competitor, leader and talented sports person. While it is clear that God has blessed Yara with so many gifts, she has worked so hard to make the most of every one of them. In doing so she has lived out our mission statement - giving glory to God and achieving excellence.

Yara has been a key member of our girls football team since she was in Year 4! She played as goalkeeper in a Peal Shield final when she was in Year 4! An extraordinary achievement. This season she has moved from defence into midfield and her game has gone to a whole new level, her skillset grows all the time because she works conscientiously on improving her skills. Our girls team has had so much success over three years and Yara has been key to this. Football is a team game but we would be a very different team without Yara.

Yara is a key player in our rugby, hockey and netball teams - we have never seen any opponent that can match her ability or impact on a match. Yara is a force of nature! She has the most incredible and rare ability to master technical skills needed to play a range of different sports.

Yara excels at athletics. She achieved a remarkable double at our last sports day, sprint and 400 metres gold and regularly wins our Mini Mile. She has also been a key member of our athletics team for two years representing us at numerous events including cross country.

Yara is a natural leader in all her teams. Firstly, by her example: never giving in; always rising to a challenge; encouraging and motivating others and demanding the best from everyone.

Last June we played in a Peal Shield semi final and our opponents were being very physical and seemed to target some of our players. One of our team, a Year 6 girl, seemed to be targeted by one particular girl - a very strong and imposing girl - on their side. Yara then took it upon herself to deal with this problem. She marked the girl - followed her all over the pitch. She met the physical challenge head on and won. It was a remarkable thing to see. A Year 5 child defending an older team mate - not intimidated, putting the team first and securing our win. I have never seen anything like this before.

Yara's sports leadership in school has been instrumental in giving lots of children the opportunity to play sport. She has helped to ensure that Holy Family has a new generation of sporting talent rising through the younger years. She generously gives up her time to organise, coach and care for younger children. Yara was once the younger member of our sports teams, learning from other girls. Well the apprentice has most certainly become the master. She has been and is an inspiration to children in younger years so her legacy will be felt when Yara leaves the school.

Yara, I marvel at your skills, competitiveness and many talents. I also want to thank you for all you have given to sport at Holy Family and the way you represent us all. We all owe you a debt of gratitude and I promise you that you will never be forgotten at Holy Family for all that you have given and achieved. Thank you and well done.

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 2025 

Skye - Year 5 

It is a real honour to be here today to present The Sakoui cup and celebrate the incredible and exceptional creativity of a talented student who has shown an amazing artistic flair and enthusiasm towards creating the most beautiful art works.

Throughout this term, I have worked with the most enthusiastic and talented artists and it has been very difficult to nominate one person but I had to choose one.

This student has shown a real passion for learning and growing as an artist. From her first sketch to her final piece, it is clear that she has put in a lot of effort and thought into every art she has created.  Every time I looked at her paintings, I felt joy and happiness and admired her unique style of painting, her imagination blended with the learning from the most famous artists techniques taught during the lessons.  What really stood out about her work was the way that she used different techniques, use of colours, creativity, style and how she approached her project which is all reflected in her work.

The artworks that she has produced are nothing short of inspiring for all of us and she has a special spark that truly shines.

This student’s creativity has a bright future and I know she will excel and create more amazing artworks in future. It is my pleasure to present the Sakoui cup to Skye. Congratulations!

Mrs Ohanians