Mr Bradshaw | Holcombe Brook Primary School

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Rugby and Tennis Stars

2nd May 2024

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Congratulations to our rugby and tennis teams that took part in some key stage two competitions recently. They all competed to the best of their ability and in many cases were trying something new! Each team won some games, lost some games and drew some games but they ALL had fun along the way and hopefully learnt some new...
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Close call in the football!

18th March 2024

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The girls football team played in a tournament and started off with three strong victories. They then faced Bury Grammar and narrowly lost 3-2. This meant they needed to win in their final match against St. Mary’s Radcliffe to stand a chance of progressing to the next stage. The girls hit the post, crossbar and their goalkeeper was outstanding...
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Football Cup Success

8th March 2024

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Following on from a friendly defetat last Friday to a very talented St Andrew’s Radcliffe team, the boys set out to Chantlers Primary on Wednesday to play a cup game. Despite having one player missing, the team worked really hard in difficult conditions and still managed to play some of the best football Mr. Crawshaw and I have seen...
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World War 2 trip!

1st March 2024

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Golden Gate class went to the Fusliers Museum in Bury on Wednesday, following their recent topic on World War 2. They had a wonderful time and thoroughly enjoyed their two workshops:’Handling Artefacts’ and ‘Dad’s Army!’ I do hope the children enjoyed their day and learnt even more! May I take this opportunity to say how well behaved and respectful...
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Tricky Quarter Final

11th February 2024

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Our boys football team made it into the quarter final stage for the first time in a few years, however, they were unfortunate to come against a very strong side in Greenhill. Sadly we were 3-0 down at half time but we battled on and were the better team in the second half. The woodwork was struck on four...
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Basketball Brilliance!

11th February 2024

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It was a pleasure to watch our basketball team put in some fantastic performances recently at Phillips High. They won 3 out of 4 games and just missed out on bronze medals following a last minute basket by Higher Lane. A tremendous effort alk round!
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Amazing Athletes!

11th February 2024

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We took a team of 23 children to compete against 23 schools in total! The children could take part in a maximum of four events from the 10 track and field activities. When the results came in for the top 5, we knew we were in with a chance as we had won the majority of our heats! “In...
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Golden Gate Spring Newsletter

18th January 2024

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Golden Gate Spring Newsletter 2024
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Dodgeball Dynamos

19th December 2023

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Yesterday our amazing dodgeball team set out to Woodhey. They played against 3 different schools, performed really well as a team but sadly didn't top their group and therefore just missed out on a semi final spot.
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Whitehead Gardens

4th December 2023

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The children in year 5/6 have been truly moved by the events of WWII. Gooden Gate class took a trip down ‘the lines’ to see the impact of a doodlebug missile on Christmas Eve,1944, which landed on Chapel Street (numbers 21 and 23) tragically killing 6 residents. Whitehead Gardens was created through a generous £5000 donation from the Whitehead...
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Top Of The Table!

21st November 2023

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On Thursday 16th November our football team set out to Goshen to take part in a league group event where the team that finished top, would make it through to the quarter finals after Christmas. There were three other schools that took part and our first opponents were St Joseph’s Ramsbottom. It was a nervy start and Samuel saved...
Primary Podcasts!

5th November 2023

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In Golden Gate class the children loved working with their friends to create podcasts recently. They had to write scripts, decide on a group name and themes they would like to discuss! Some groups even wanted to create their very own jingles, background music and logo too! Well done to all the children for showing tremendous collaboration, confidence and...
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Brilliant Boccia Bunch!

3rd November 2023

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Our boccia team set out to play in a tournament earlier in the week and put on a great display of teamwork and technique! They won some games and lost one, just missing out on a semi final spot! Thank you to Miss Forrest for coaching and transporting the team and to Mrs Seel and Miss Phillips for their...
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Football frenzy!

13th October 2023

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Last week our year 3/4 girls performed superbly at a tournament. Yesterday saw Team HB compete in a ‘hat-trick’ of events! In the morning, the year 3/4 boys played in a tournament with some strong convincing victories. Both year 3/4 teams finished third in their group. Thank you to Mr Crawshaw for arranging and transporting to both! Last night our...
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Girls’ Football Friendly!

1st October 2023

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We welcomed two teams from Greenmount to our pitches for a friendly game. There were lots of goals, smiles and great football played! Thank you to Mr Crawshaw for helping and to the parents for their support too!
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Key Stage 2 Games

1st October 2023

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If your child is in year 3 to year 6, they will have started their Friday afternoon games sessions. There are five sports available and each half term, they will move onto a new sport to learn skills and compete in matches. The sports include:dodgeball, basketball, netball, hockey, rugby (jag tag) and football! The rota will be shared each...