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

Autumn Term 2024

James - Year 6 

 Without a doubt, James is one of the most gifted and talented children I have ever taught at sport. There are so many examples I could give you of his sporting excellence. He is a key member of the football team, rugby team, hockey team and our athletics team. I have had the privilege of being at many of the events and matches that James has taken part in. I have seen incredible skills – running through three or four players with his lightening pace and movement to score a try; scoring exceptional goals – a header, long range efforts – on Monday I am told he scored a contender for goal of the season; winning a remarkable three golds at our last Sports Day – first place in each event he took part in; dominating a very competitive Mini Mile making everyone in Year 6 better and raising standards and being a key player in our outstanding hockey team. I think James would excel at any sport that he had the chance to learn.

The first time I ever took James to a tournament was the 22nd September 2022. He was in Year 4 but he was selected for a Year 5/6 tournament. For the first match he was a substitute but when he came on he scored a hat trick in 4 minutes! I never made him a substitute again! He finished the tournament as our top goal scorer. On the day I noticed him kicking with his left and right foot and when I asked whether he was right or left footed, he looked at me strangely and replied, “Both.” 

As well as being exceptionally talented – and remember that although this is a God given talent – it is      also something that James has worked so hard to develop, there are two other things I want to tell you about James to explain why he deserves this award.

Firstly, he displays incredible determination and will to succeed. As a talented player James is often on the receiving end of rough treatment from opposition. Sometimes he is simply too quick for the other team and they foul him and other times he can be targeted by the other team who know they need to stop him. None of this ever stops James. He does not complain, he is prepared to play with pain and he is determined to give his best. We often have to take him off even when he does not want to. This type of courage and bravery is rare and is what we look for when awarding the Bascombe Cup. Everyone who plays sport has to deal with set backs. I have always admired his resilience and ability to overcome them. This will serve James well in his future.

Finally, James is an exceptional leader. He is the captain of our football team and a sports leader. I want you all to look at James because he truly is the perfect role model for all of us to follow. He may be super talented but he is also humble and eager to see everyone else achieve their best. I have never once heard him moan at someone for a mistake. I have never once seen him complain about the performance of another child after a match. He always looks at himself first and tries to improve others with his                    example and encouragement. James has made me realise that the most talented players always act like this. The best example I can give you of this is when James plays Intra Sports at lunch. In his team there may be one or two children who do not play football or rugby lots and they are just beginners. When they make mistakes, James only has encouragement for them even though I am sure there must be                  frustration! He will pass the ball to these children instead of trying to do everything else by himself. It is amazing to see and I do not think I have seen that from any other child in the school.

Four years ago we presented James’ sister Orla with the Moran Trophy and so today is a first for Holy Family – the first time that siblings have won two of our very special awards.

James I am so very proud of you. I want to thank you for the example you set for all of us here – including the adults and for all you have done for sport at Holy Family. You will be leaving us in just seven months but I know you will leave a legacy and that these children will strive to follow in your footsteps.

Congratulations James!

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 2024 

Kaya - Year 6 

As you know it was really difficult for me to choose one person to nominate for the Sakoui cup as all the children are talented and brilliant in art and creativity. However, I would like to present the Sakoui cup to a child who has always shown a consistent high standard and determination to finish her work to the perfection.

She used all the techniques and methods of using different mediums to create her unique artwork. She has always tried to get inspiration from different artists and art history lessons and incorporated their styles in her artwork. She loved working as a team with her friends and always tried to be courageous and bold in creating her artwork and added her very own flair to her      outstanding and identifiable piece of art.

 I am really proud of her achievement and I hope she can carry on creating more amazing works in the future.

 I would like to present the Sakoui cup to Kaya 6T

Mrs Ohanians