On Tuesday 13th November we entered the Abingdon Schools Swimming Gala with 4 teams. The teams had to swim a freestyle relay, a medley relay and an individual stroke race. There were some excellent techniques and lots of team encouragement … Continued
What an excellent week for the Cross Country runners! Representatives from years 3, 4, 5 and 6 attended the Abingdon schools’ competition on Thursday 4th, and left there being the only school with all 4 teams qualifying through to the Vale … Continued
Once again, the school has achieved the Sportsmark Gold Mark Award for the 2017-2018 academic year. This is a Government led award scheme launched in 2012 and facilitated by the Youth Sport Trust to reward schools for their commitment to the … Continued
KS2 children enjoyed good weather at their Sports Day which was held at Tilsley Park. KS2 Sports Day was a very successful event this year. The children clearly demonstrated the Rush Common values throughout the whole day and numerous school … Continued
Well done to everyone who took part in the Tennis Finals last week. Rush Common came second out of 255 schools that entered the competitions from all over Oxfordshire. They lost narrowly to Appleton, though they had drawn with them … Continued
Foundation Stage and KS1 children were favoured with a bright sunny morning for their Sports Day. The children participated in a wide range of events. The staff appreciated the support of Year 6 pupils to help with scoring and managing … Continued
The school had a visit from, ‘Sports for Schools’ with Alistair Patrick-Heselton, a GB Paralympic footballer on Friday 8th June. The children took part in a series of fitness activities. A whole school assembly to listen to his inspiring story … Continued
Year 5 Quad Kids Athletics team went to Tilsley Park on Wednesday 13th June to compete against the other Abingdon schools. All competed with determination and enthusiasm, representing Rush Common with excellence. Well done, everyone!
Congratulations to the A team won the Vale Mini Red Tennis finals on Wednesday 16th May. They have qualified for the OXfordshire finals in July. The B team also did well, coming a fantastic 4th place.
On Wednesday 9 May, 16 children from years 2, 3 and 4 took part in the Red Tennis tournament with pupils from other Abingdon schools. They had a very exciting afternoon, finishing off with both teams playing each other for … Continued