Hampsthwaite CE Primary School has claimed this year's Causeway Cup - a competition create for some of the smallest village schools in the local area.
Now in its third year, the competition was created by the Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust to allow schools to compete, connect and celebrate.
Held at All Saints CE Primary School in Kirby Overblow, the event brought together pupils from across the Trust for an afternoon of friendly but competitive football.
Teacher and organiser of the event, Giles Anderson, said:
“The Causeway Cup is brilliant! It started three years ago with the aim of allowing our smaller village schools the opportunity to compete.
“Not only does it enable these schools, with smaller player pools, the opportunity to win some silverware – it also allows for children to form connections ahead of transitioning to larger secondary schools in the near future.”
This year’s competition proved the most exciting yet, with Hampsthwaite and North Rigton neck-and-neck on points going into the final game.
The winner was decided by goal difference, and with the last kick of the match, Hampsthwaite’s captain scored a stunning free kick to claim the trophy.
Teacher Giles said:
“Congratulations to Hampsthwaite on claiming The Causeway Cup!
“All the teams played brilliantly and created the closest leaderboard we have seen since the creation of the competition.
“More than the football, the children displayed great sportsmanship and I could definitely spot some future leaders in sport!”
He added:
“For me, sport is all about bringing people together, building characters and developing teamwork skills.
“The competition would not be what it is without the support of the families and staff within our Trust: the atmosphere they help create on the evening is encouraging and positive.”
Jane Goodwin, Chief Executive of Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust, said:
“I am delighted that the Causeway Cup is one of the ways of our schools joining together to create great opportunities for children.
“As a trust we recognise the fantastic experiences that all of our schools provide both in and beyond the classroom, and small schools working together in ways like this provides even more enrichment as an important part of our ambition for children’s learning.”
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