Sports News and Fixtures at Sandfield

Sports Fixtures 2025-2026

Sandfield Sporting Fixtures Are Underway!

Upper Key Stage 2 children have kicked off the term with enthusiasm, training hard for a range of sporting events including cross-country, netball, and football. During PE lessons and lunchtime sessions, pupils have embraced the challenge of completing either 15 or 30 laps around our newly designed playground. After measuring the perimeter of both netball courts, we discovered that 30 laps equals 2 kilometres—exactly the distance required for the upcoming cross-country races! 

Year 3 & 4 Cross Country Competition Thursday 30/04/2026

Yesterday, Year 3 and Year 4 children took part in their first Cross Country Competition of the year. Mrs Dorman and Miss Hendrie accompanied them and were incredibly impressed with their valiant effort in the heat, as well as their resilience, empathy and supportive teamwork.

Miss Hendrie was so proud, she didn’t stop smiling all afternoon!

Year 5 & 6 Surrey Storm Bee Netball Tournament 13/03/2026

The netball team put in a fantastic effort across their four games this week at the Surrey Sports Park. They secured one strong win, faced two tough losses and earned a hard‑fought draw against Holy Trinity School — a result Miss McIllroy was more than happy to celebrate.
Their teamwork stood out throughout. They encouraged one another, played with real determination and showed huge improvements in their overall gameplay. Their progress and spirit make us incredibly proud.

Year 6 Football Tournament 12/03/2026

A huge well done to our fantastic Year 6 football team, who took part in the Guildford Schools Football Competition on Thursday 12th March 2026.

Despite the challenging weather, with strong winds and rain, the team stayed focused and committed to their game plan. Their determination showed through excellent defensive play and consistent efforts to push into the opposition’s third. Outstanding teamwork was on display throughout, with every player maintaining their position and using the space on the pitch effectively. We also witnessed some brilliant saves and impressive attacking runs, making each match exciting to watch.

Thank you to all the families who came along to cheer on the team and to Mrs Payne for her support at the event. We are incredibly proud of the team’s hard work, effort, and sportsmanship. Great job, Year 6!

Year 4 Dodgeball Tournament 26/02/2026

On Thursday 26th March, our Year 4 Dodgeball Team took part in an inter-school tournament and delivered an outstanding performance. The team showed excellent communication, teamwork, and brilliantly executed strategies throughout their matches. Their determined play and consistency helped them secure high scores across the competition.

All their hard work paid off as they proudly earned a silver medal—a fantastic achievement that the whole team was delighted with.

Well done to our Year 4 players!

Year 5 & 6 Netball Tournament 09/02/2026

Sandfield showed real grit throughout the tournament, playing four competitive games and only narrowly missing out on wins in three of them. The team delivered a standout performance with a superb 4–0 victory along the way, earning 6th place overall.

Every player demonstrated determination, effort and impressive flexibility, especially with the challenge of switching positions each half. A big thank‑you to all the parents for lifts, encouragement and brilliant support throughout the afternoon. 

Year 5 & 6 Dodgeball Tournament 15/01/2026

Congratulations to our Year 5 and 6 Dodgeball Team for achieving 2nd place and winning silver medals.

The team displayed lightning-fast reactions, outstanding hand-eye coordination, and smart strategies that led them to an incredible victory in 12 out of 15 games, competing against 10 other Guildford schools at The Spectrum yesterday.

What a fantastic effort from everyone involved – we are so proud of you!

Girls Football Tournament 21/11/2025

It was a cold winter evening when we walked onto the pitch, all of us feeling excited and a little bit nervous.  It was the first inter-school tournament for most of us!

The first match was tough because we were still trying to figure out our positions. Luckily Mia was in top form and didn’t concede any goals.  By the second match, we were much more confident and had good possession of the ball.  Nina and Takondwa, our strikers, had lots of shots on goal.  We drew, which wasn’t a bad result.  The third match against Burpham was hard.  A corner kick went to one of their players and they scored a goal.  Against St Joseph’s we pulled our socks up – we came back onto the pitch feeling confident and believed we could score.  Surprisingly, we scored two goals instead of one!  Our defenders, Alyssa and Annabelle were also doing a great job keeping the ball away from our goal.

In our final league match against Holy Trinity, the team were now feeling confident.  Some good passes from Cumi and Ines in midfield, helped us secure another goal.  At the end of the five matches we were first in our league, which meant we were through to the final!  The final match was really nerve racking.  We were cold, tired and excited all at once.  We fought hard to keep the score at 0-0 and managed to take the game to penalties.  Nina, Ines and Mia were our penalty takers.  We were unlucky to lose on penalties, but we were still proud to come second out of all the Guildford schools.

Nina & Takondwa Year 5

Boys Football Tournament 07/11/2025

On Friday 7th November, the Sandfield Football Squad proudly represented our school at the Guildford Schools Football Tournament. This annual event is always a challenging fixture, with many opposing teams featuring experienced club-level players.

Despite the tough competition, our boys showed tremendous resilience and teamwork. They defended with determination and attacked with confidence, working cohesively throughout each match. Sandfield managed to draw 2 out of 5 games, conceding only 5 goals across the tournament—a commendable achievement!

A heartfelt thank you to the families who came to cheer from the side-lines, and to Kate Oliver and Mike Cuin for their invaluable support. The boys thoroughly enjoyed the experience and demonstrated outstanding sportsmanship and team spirit.

Cross Country Competition 02/10/2025

A huge congratulations to our incredible Year 5 and 6 cross country team! Competing in their second race of the season, every child showed outstanding determination and team spirit. They tackled the challenging two-kilometre course with grit and enthusiasm, and we’re thrilled to share that many achieved personal bests along the way. 

Well done, Team Sandfield — we’re so proud of you! 

Netball with Surrey Storm 19/09/2025

On Friday 19/09/2025, our netball squad had an exciting opportunity to train with the head coach of Surrey Storm Netball at Surrey Sports Park. The children tackled advanced drills and then played in mixed-school teams, gaining valuable experience and confidence on the court.

Cross Country Competition 18/09/2025

Last Thursday, our cross-country squad took on a particularly tough course featuring steep climbs, rocky terrain, and narrow paths. With over 60 runners in each race, our Sandfield team performed really well. Several Year 6 pupils achieved personal bests, and all our Year 5 runners completed the course—some even finishing in the top 20! We’re incredibly proud of every child who took part in this challenging event. A huge thank you to the parents who came along to cheer on the team, and to Mrs Payne for accompanying the squad—your support makes all the difference!