Barton Peveril’s School Football Tournaments
Barton Peveril held its annual Six-a-side football tournaments for local school pupils on Wednesday 12th and Wednesday 19th June, for years 9 and 10 respectively.
Wildern School, Crestwood Community School, The Burgate School, Chamberlayne College for the Arts, John Hanson Community School, Brookfield Community School, The Henry Beaufort School, Bitterne Park School and Woodlands Community College participated across the tournaments.
The tournaments were managed by current Barton Peveril Sport students, who planned, organised and ran both days as part of their course.
The Year 9 tournament was won by John Hanson Community School, whilst Bitterne Park School were victorious in the Year 10 tournament.
“Barton Peveril students were excellent”
Speaking on his team’s win, John Hanson Community School teacher Mike Green said:
“We really enjoyed the tournament. It was really well run and organised. There were some smashing sides and the Barton Peveril students were excellent and very professional.”
Teacher Joe Bailer, of The Burgate School, also praised the event:
“I would like to congratulate Barton Peveril for organising such a fantastic day of football. I also thank all the volunteers for their outstanding hospitality.”
Barton Peveril Teacher of Sport, Simon Woodley, commented on the event:
“Across both days it was nice to see a different range of schools from across Hampshire attend. The standard of football across both days was to a very high standard, the atmosphere was excellent and played in great spirit.”
