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Nazeing awarded David Bown Rugby Trophy

Nazeing awarded David Bown Rugby Trophy

Friday morning pretty much saw every weather type possible! The morning blizzard welcomed the bravest Year 3 and 4 Tag-Rugby attendees, whose school staff were asking themselves if it was such a great idea to take part. A few teams dropped out before the early start, but once the teams were reorganized into the 4 groups, Mark Hall’s all-weather pitch was filled with children running, passing and tagging their way to success. The improvement throughout the 90 minute festival was clear for many schools; those with previous teaching in school were able to model the rules and those with little prior experience soon picked up on the rules and plays. 

David Stacey, School Games Organiser for Harlow, gave thanks to Gill Pardoe, Luke Hammond and Harry Stacey for umpiring and encouraging the players throughout the snow, wind and rain. He also gave a fitting tribute to the late David Bown, Head Teacher of Saint Nicholas School who’s life was tragically cut short in a road traffic accident in 2020. Mr. Stacey asked the all the 16 teams and staff for 3 cheers to honour David Bown as Phil Tucker (Head of PE at Saint Nicholas) was on hand to present Nazeing School with a Spirit of Rugby trophy adorned with his name.

Teams who participated: Purford Green, Henry Moore x 3, Tanys Dell, Nazeing x 2, Cooks Spinney, Little Parndon x 2, Roydon, The Downs, Potter Street and Church Langley x 3

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