Unprecedented fourth win in a row at local 5-a-side tournament for St John’s College

Date: 28 November 2009 Unprecedented fourth win in a row at local 5-a-side tournament for St John’s College Tour provides focus for win for talented St John’s 5-a-side team St John’s College Junior School’s 5-a-side football team remained unbeaten and took home the winner’s trophy for the fourth year in a row, at the recent local 5-a-side football tournament for Catholic Primary Schools in the area. In an exciting final the St John’s maintained their unbeaten record by beating namesakes and rivals St John’s Cathedral School 2-1. It was a great victory for the hardworking side, who recently returned from their annual sports tour to the West Midlands, which obviously served them in good stead going into the competition. Tom Vaughan, Head of PE at St John’s College said: ”The tour to Solihull, which included three friendly matches gave the players the extra lift needed to go out and win this competition. It was a great team-bonding experience and proved to be excellent preparation for this tournament.” Earlier on in the competition they had edged aside St Swithuns, Corpus Christi, St Anthony’s from Fareham and St John’s College ‘B’ side. Tom added: “The win comes at the end of a very successful term following victory in the independent schools 5-a-side tournament in September, again for the record breaking fourth year in a row. The team have also finished their independent schools season unbeaten, and remain in the Portsmouth schools’ cup.” Tony Shrubsall Head of the Junior School at St John’s College said: “St John’s College is very proud of the achievements of our junior soccer teams who have now completed an incredible four year run of success. It will be one for the record books, no doubt!” -Ends- Word Count: 260 Images: St John’s College is an independent, co-educational day and boarding school for children aged two to eighteen situated in the heart of Southsea. Founded as a boy’s school in 1908, the college now attracts over 700 pupils and students to its nursery, lower & upper school and sixth form. The college’s ethos is inspired by the teachings of St. John Baptist De La Salle, the patron saint of teachers. It provides an academic education within a Christian environment, but welcomes boys and girls of all faiths and beliefs. St John’s’ aim is to assist the transition from childhood to independent and socially responsible adulthood, within a caring Christian context in keeping with the ideals of their Lasallian foundation. High standards are set by the college through its programme of investing in pupils, staff and facilities. An exciting variety of extra-curricular activities are on offer, along with academic and emotional support to ensure students feel secure and stable at the college. Visit their website for further details: www.stjohnscollege.co.uk For further editorial information about St John’s College please contact George Roberts at LCM PR and Marketing on 0845 345 6969 or email george@lcm.co.uk