RCT FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT

Today we took 4 teams to the RCT football tournament. The boys played fantastically well, thoroughly enjoyed themselves and had some great results. In total we played 44 games lost 14, drew 6 and won 24.







SIR'S HOTSPURS 1-0L, 1-1D, 0-0D,1-0W,0-0D,0-0D, 1-0W, 1-0L, 2-0L, 3-0W












WHITE HART LANE WONDERS 2-1L, 1-1D, 1-0L1-0W, 3-0L, 2-0W, 2-0L, 2-0W, 2-0L, 2-0L







SIR'S SUPER SPURS 1-0L, 4-0L, 2-0W, 1-1D, 5-0W, 1-0W, 6-1W, 1-1D, 3-0W, 2-1L










THE WONDERFUL WHITES 2-0W, 1-0W, 1-1D, 2-0W, 2-0W, 1-0W, 0-0D, 6-0W, 2-6W, 1-0W.

Rugby Tournament Success

Yesterday the boys rugby squad travelled to Hawthorn to take part in a rugby tournament. All of the schools in Taf took part in the knockout tournament. Amazingly, the boys made it to the semi-final before coming up against an extremely strong Cilfynydd team who beat them to reach the final. This result, and the boys attitude towards the game bodes well for the rest of the season - well done boys.

2008-9 Football Season

Football Season 2009

Today was the grand final of our annual tennis tournament. Pictured below are the 128 competitors who took part in this years tournament. Below are the four finalists and the eventual champions. The match was fantastic and all of the crowd enjoyed it as they ate their strawberries and cream. After the match was the season finale, this years grudge match between Mr. Roberts and Mr. Workman V Mrs. Gardiner and Mr. Roberts. The children really enjoyed this encounter, which was finally won by Mr. Williams and Mr. Workman.

Dragon Sports Award

A big thank you to our pupils in years 6 and 3 for collecting the award on behalf of the school for 'Dragon sports contribution to extra curricular activities'. The ceremony was held at Aberdare Coliseum on June 24th. Congratulations to all the staff and pupils who attend these clubs and for making this award possible.

The County Cricket Finals

Thursday 16th June was the highlight in this years school's cricket calendar. Having made it through the regional finals our school's cricket team lined up at Miskin Cricket club to take on the best 10 teams in Mid Glamorgan. This is the third consecutive year that we have made it to this stage, and the standard was as high as ever. The boys played amazingly well and produced their best cricket of the season so far. Our school team came a very respectable third, in our group of 5 teams. With a number of matches left this season we still have a great deal to look forward to. If you would like to play cricket come along to training every Thursday evening at Miskin Cricket Club 4-5pm. Well done to all the boys who played yesterday, you represented the school fantastically well. To see photographs of our season so far click on the cricket picture to the right.

Press play below to see just if one of teh difficult decisions that Mr. Llewellyn had to make as umpire. Was it out? Let me know in school.

Sports Day 2009

This years sports day was again a huge success with children having a fun filled afternoon at the school field. All the children tried their best and showed great sporting spirit. Clun dominated the day winning the School Cup, the boys relay, the girls relay and the year's 2 - 6 mixed relay. Well done to all the children who took part, you represented your houses remarkably well. Click on Mrs. Davies and Mrs. Marlow below to view some great images of our sports day 2009.

Sports Day 2009

Click above to view the sports day album.

Football Success

This past month has been a fantastic month for football in Pontyclun Primary School. Here is a short round up of a month that has has seen Mr. Llewellyn with short finger nails and very hoarse.

The boys have become Urdd regional champions, represented the region in the national championships in Aberystwyth, and narrowly missed out on the semi finals in the New Directions Tournament and the Cardiff City Tournament.

The girls have also become Urdd regional champions, represented the region in the national championship in Aberystwyth coming (all wales) runners up after loosing via a penalty shoot out in the final. This week the girls reached the semi finals in the New Directions Tournament, loosing 1-0 to last years champions. The tournament involved 93 schools and was played to a very high standard. In the last month the girls team has played 22 matches, scored 45 goals and conceded 4 goals, they have been tremendous sports in victory and defeat and have represented the school, village and region admirably. Their consistency easily puts them in the top 2 best school teams in Wales this year.

As coach of both teams I would like to thank all of the children who have trained hard and played so well this year. All of our players have shown an excellent attitude towards the game and a superb team spirit, it really has been a pleasure to coach these children. I would also like to thank the wonderful support of the parents who have given of their time to help with transport, and been there to witness all of the recent highs and lows. I hope that the children continue to train and work hard on their skill levels, as we have a great deal of talent in Pontyclun. Keep going boys and girls, the premiership awaits...



Our boys in the dugout and players tunnel at CCFC.

Our girls receiving their runners up medals in the all Wales Urdd tournament, Aberystwyth.

If you click this link and press play you should see one of our goals from our day at Ninian Park. (Hopefully the video hasn't been changed yet).

http://www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk/page/CommunityFootball/0,,10335~1660353,00.html

These medals were really hard to get at Aberystwyth.

We were regional champions in both the girls and boys' tournaments click below to see the musical tribute that our children created for the teams when they got back to school.

http://picasaweb.google.com/PontyclunPrimary/Movies?authkey=Gv1sRgCOm4uNPyua_2qQE&feat=directlink

Our "Roving Reporters" from Year 6 have recently sent a full report on the season into the Pontypridd and Llantrisant Observer, it should be shown over the next week or two.

What a month of football

Over the last month the boys and girls' football teams have been extremely successful and very busy. After coming runners up in the all Wales Urdd Competition, today we took part in the New Directions Finals at Sophia Gardens. The girls played really well and made the semi final. Tomorrow our roving reporters will give a full report here on our sports blog.

Sports Day 2009

This years rearranged sports day is on Monday June 1st (the first day back after half term) please remember your house t-shirts.

Pontyclun Primary School - Boys and Girls' Primary School Champions

Today was a fantastic sporting day for the children at Pontyclun Primary School. We became the boys and girls, Mid-Glamorgan Football champions for the second consecutive year. We took four strong teams to the University Of Glamorgan Playing Fields and were amazed at the football produced by all teams. The girls Rovers team made the semi finals, the United team came out champions after wining the final against Cwmgarw of the Cynon Valley 2-0. The Boys Rovers team (below) were just as impressive with a narrow loss, three draws and one win, they narrowly missed out on the semi finals after coming third in their group. The boys United team were magnificent all day and topped their group before wining the semi final 1-0 and the final against Castellau on penalties. Although nobody likes to win a tournament on penalties all present said that the best teams won both tournaments. We all eagerly look forward to the National Competitions at Aberystwyth, where we will be representing Mid Glamorgan against all of the other regional champions. With such a large amount of children competing the help and support of parents was essential, may I thank both the children for their excellent behaviour and the parents for their support, good luck to both teams in Aberytwyth. Today some of our players created a musical tribute to all four teams - as they are all champions. To see it click movies on the right hand side or click below:
http://picasaweb.google.com/PontyclunPrimary/Movies?authkey=Gv1sRgCOm4uNPyua_2qQE&feat=directlink

Pontyclun School Cheer On the Bluebirds

Due to our ongoing work with Cardiff City's Football In The Community Scheme, we were given 50 tickets for their recent match with Nottingham Forrest. The children from years 5 and 6 had a fantastic time and were a credit to the school. Josh, Katie and Tom had their poems in the match day program and one lucky member of our school even had the opportunity to "score from the corner" in order to win £900. Unfortunately he was unsuccessful but he did come very close. May I thank Gary Wilmot, CCFC liaison officer and the other members of staff who came along with us and gave up their Saturday afternoon to take the children to the match. Here are a few memories of the day.