This academic year brings a new form of competition to Barr Beacon with the introduction of Matrix Trust school fixtures. Throughout the year, our pupils will have the opportunity to represent the school in regular sporting fixtures against other schools within the Matrix Academy Trust. The autumn term sees the introduction of netball for our Year 7, 8 and 9 girls, while our Year 7, 8 and 9 boys will compete in basketball.

This week marked the opening fixtures for our girls’ netball teams, with all three-year groups travelling to Smestow for their first Matrix Academy Trust fixtures...and what an opening week it was...

Our Year 7s got us off to a fantastic start with a 13–0 win. For all of the girls, this was their first opportunity to represent Barr Beacon in a competitive netball fixture, and they did themselves and our school proud. The Year 8s continued the strong start with an impressive 19–2 win. The girls worked brilliantly together across the court, showing excellent communication and teamwork in both attack and defence. Finally, our Year 9s rounded off the week with a fantastic 33–2 win. The girls played with confidence, moved the ball well and worked hard for one another from the first whistle to the last. 

It was fantastic to see so many of our girls representing Barr Beacon and enjoying competitive netball. All three teams demonstrated excellent teamwork, commitment and sportsmanship, with the fixtures played in a really positive spirit between the two Matrix Trust schools. A huge well done to everyone who played and represented the school. Three wins from three is a brilliant way to launch our new Matrix Trust fixtures!

We’re looking forward to seeing our pupils continue to represent Barr Beacon with pride throughout the academic year. If you see any of the pupils below, please congratulate them on their participation and results. 

Year 7 Team: Sundri, Georgis , Rosalie , Simreet, Isabella , Alysha (pictured above in blue)

Year 8 Team: Anmol , Prabjot , Alice , Olivia , Leiyah , Avaani , Ivy , Alannah (pictured above in pink)

Year 9 Team: Demi , Francesca , Ruby , Lottie , Violet , Ayva , Angel , Felicity