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It is with great pleasure, that I welcome you to our wonderful school!

We pride ourselves on being a caring, inclusive school where respect and tolerance are paramount. Our school is a happy school with staff dedicated to bringing out the best in every child in their care and instilling in each and every child a sense of belonging.

⚽ Another day, another football competition! This time, it was the turn of our Year 6 boys, taking part in a tournament ...
15/10/2026

⚽ Another day, another football competition! This time, it was the turn of our Year 6 boys, taking part in a tournament we haven’t entered for eight years!

We headed to the impressive Stoneham Lane Football Complex with eight excited ballers, ready to take on the Southampton Schools 6-a-side Tournament. Unlike other events, this was a straight knockout competition, meaning our afternoon would be shaped by the results.

The boys equipped themselves brilliantly. In their first three games, they won one and lost the other two by the narrowest of margins, with both defeats coming from literally the final kick of the game. So, so unlucky! 😩

But, as we’ve said before, winning is easy; dealing with disappointment is often the hardest challenge of all. And how well these boys handled it. 👏

Although they didn’t make it through to the knockout stages, they bounced back to win their final game 6–2, finishing on a high despite the understandable disappointment. Throughout the afternoon, every player gave their all and, crucially, never once gave up.

🌟 Plenty of individual highlights, too! Josh was outstanding taking as much pleasure in setting up teammates as he did scoring himself; Louis a constant menace (in the nicest possible way!), and Ethan Mr Consistency on pitch AND in goal. Lockie scored a beautiful volley, Cooper was a colossus in defence, Keelan entertained us with his flicks and tricks, and Theo showed off those dancing feet. And then there was Luke, who nearly knocked himself out with a towering header… (You’re not supposed to head it, Luke! 😂)

There were so many winning moments beyond the results: resilience, teamwork, determination and a willingness to keep going when things didn’t go their way.

A real pleasure to be part of. Heads held high, boys! You did Calmore proud. 💙⚽

Well done, Team Calmore! 👏

☀️ Well done, Team Crazy! ⚽💛The rain cleared, the sun came out, and the girls put on a terrific show this afternoon! The...
13/10/2026

☀️ Well done, Team Crazy! ⚽💛

The rain cleared, the sun came out, and the girls put on a terrific show this afternoon! They grew in confidence and improved with every game, showing fantastic determination, resilience and sportsmanship throughout.

Despite a few defeats along the way, they kept smiling, supporting one another and persevering until that all-important win in their fourth game! 🙌

But the quote of the afternoon had to go to Bella, who turned to Miss Ingram and said…

🎬 “It’s like a movie, Miss Ingram… I’m loving this game!” ❤️

And that just about sums it up! A brilliant afternoon of football, smiles and team spirit. We couldn’t be prouder of every single girl.

👏 Well done, Team Crazy!

A huge thank you to Mr Bowers, too, for helping with transport and making the afternoon possible. 💛

⚽ Year 3/4 Girls’ Football Festival! 💙It was the turn of our very excited Year 3/4 girls to take to the pitch this after...
08/10/2026

⚽ Year 3/4 Girls’ Football Festival! 💙

It was the turn of our very excited Year 3/4 girls to take to the pitch this afternoon as we headed to Applemore for another fantastic football festival!

For our Year 3s, it was their first chance to pull on the Calmore jersey — and how brilliantly they did! Their perseverance, commitment and willingness to listen, learn and never give up were fantastic to see.

A special mention for Freya, who went from a shy and uncertain goalkeeper to a smiley, enthusiastic footballer in the space of a single match… and she even grabbed herself a goal! 🙌⚽

Our Year 4s were immense, taking responsibility for ‘resetting’ the games and beginning to organise and encourage each other. There were goals galore, but the funniest had to be Vivienne’s first goal! She raced through, scored…but was then followed by complete silence as the team stood there, stunned and unsure what to do! 😂

“You can celebrate, girls!” 🎉

By the end, the high fives were flowing and the odd “Good job, guys!” could even be heard!

Well played, girls. You were ALL fantastic! 💙⚽👏

A week on from last week’s first league fixtures of the season, and the girls were back out there! But this time… they r...
06/10/2026

A week on from last week’s first league fixtures of the season, and the girls were back out there! But this time… they really clicked! 💙⚽️

The squad of eight took to the pitch once more, hoping to build on last week’s impressive performances.

The first game was a tight affair, finishing 0–0. Ella produced a brilliant save in the first half, tipping one effort onto the bar, while Amy somehow nearly did the splits to keep another effort out in the second! At the other end, the girls went close on several occasions but just couldn’t find that elusive goal.

Game two, however, was a different story. The girls played with confidence, belief and real togetherness, running out 3–0 winners. Poppy grabbed a brilliant hat-trick, but was the first to credit her teammates for the passes, tackles and defending that helped create each of her goals. 👏⚽️

You were all absolutely amazing this evening. I was so overcome with joy that I even allowed them to persuade me to take the last photo…

NEVER. AGAIN. 😂

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Well what can I say?! Today’s Y5/6 football festival at Applemore really did celebrate everything that is great in sport...
01/10/2026

Well what can I say?! Today’s Y5/6 football festival at Applemore really did celebrate everything that is great in sport.

Learning to work as a team; confidence to play as an individual; get up and go again when it would be easier to give up; play like your life depends on it but when the final whistle blows, remembering that it doesn’t really matter.

The two teams, but more importantly, entire group, were OUTSTANDING today. The blues played with flair and great skill throughout winning 5 of their 7 matches. It being a festival meant no medals were on offer but I was so glad to see that that didn’t affect their motivation or desire to give their best. They organised themselves with formations, positions, substitutions and tactics. No one dominated or took over but an even balance of support and encouragement for each other. But perhaps their greatest moment for me was watching them cheer on their yellow team mates in THEIR final game.

Winning is easy, but losing truly tests your resolve and resilience. Yellows were made up of Year 6 and Year 5 and it took a couple of games to get to know each other. They were a little lost.

And they lost…

…and lost…

But not once did they lose their determination or togetherness. As they lined up for the final game of the day, still chasing that first victory, they knew this was their last chance. And at 2-0 down, you’d forgive them from waving finally the white flag. But no - not today. Asher and Max grabbed goals that were celebrated wildly not just with their yellow teammates but with the blues who were kicking and shooting each ball with them. A draw to finish. Yes!!!

The smiles and cheers were felt equally between both teams proving it’s not the final result that matters most in sport. It’s the struggle to get there that makes it so special.

So so proud of you all

Calmore played the first of their three sets of league fixtures tonight – something that has been eagerly anticipated an...
29/09/2026

Calmore played the first of their three sets of league fixtures tonight – something that has been eagerly anticipated and looked forward to for quite some time!

Cheered on by their parents, our eight Year 5 and 6 girls played two matches this evening and did themselves incredibly proud. A closely fought draw in their opening game was followed by a narrow defeat in the second, but the results certainly don’t tell the whole story. The girls gave everything for each other and for the team, showing great determination, teamwork and spirit throughout both games.

For their first outing together as a team, the girls were brilliant and should be extremely proud of themselves. With two more evenings of league fixtures to look forward to, as well as a tournament at Applemore in just two weeks’ time, there is plenty more excitement to come for girls’ football at Calmore!

Well done, girls! ⚽👏

🌿 Year 4 became forest explorers! 🐛🔎Year 4 headed to Testwood Lakes today for a fantastic day of exploration, organised ...
24/09/2026

🌿 Year 4 became forest explorers! 🐛🔎

Year 4 headed to Testwood Lakes today for a fantastic day of exploration, organised by the Education Centre.

We began by sweeping the meadow with large nets before carefully classifying and identifying the creatures we discovered. We then dipped our nets into the ponds and uncovered all sorts of fascinating wildlife, including large dragonfly nymphs, newts and pond snails! 🦋🐌

After lunch, we explored the meadows and forest using magnifying pots, and even shook the trees to discover which creatures were hiding amongst the branches and leaves. 🌳🔍 We also wore bug glasses, giving us a fascinating glimpse of the world from a creature’s perspective and helping us understand how they see their surroundings. 👀🐞

It was a brilliant hands-on day that brought our science learning to life and helped the children develop their understanding of classification and the amazing creatures that live all around us.

A fantastic day of exploring, discovering and learning! 🌿👏

What a way to begin the year! ⚽Ten lucky Year 6 pupils had the fantastic opportunity to take part in a brilliant footbal...
17/09/2026

What a way to begin the year! ⚽

Ten lucky Year 6 pupils had the fantastic opportunity to take part in a brilliant football event at Applemore, organised by the U18 scholars at Southampton FC.

The event was designed to provide football opportunities for children of all abilities and experience. Alongside several other schools, our pupils took part in a series of training drills before putting their skills into practice in a number of matches, all overseen and officiated by the potential professional footballers of the future.

The children thoroughly enjoyed themselves. As we’ve seen before, they quickly organised themselves into teams and formations when it came to the matches, showing great independence and enthusiasm. Most pleasing of all was the way they passed the ball to each other, working together to score some fantastic team goals.

And then came the moment they had been waiting for! As the final whistle blew and the results were announced, the smiles on their faces grew wider as they realised they had won! To make the occasion even more special, trophies and certificates were presented by none other than Southampton legend Matt Le Tissier.

It was the perfect morning of football, teamwork and enjoyment, and a real privilege to be part of such a brilliant event. A fantastic way to start the new school year! ⚽🏆

What a way to finish an incredible week! 🌈 The bursts of colour filling the sky (and even our nostrils!) perfectly captu...
17/07/2026

What a way to finish an incredible week! 🌈

The bursts of colour filling the sky (and even our nostrils!) perfectly captured the energy, excitement and unforgettable experiences shared by everyone.

A huge thank you to the CJSA for organising another fantastic Colour Run – bringing smiles, laughter and plenty of fun to all involved. With four laps of the track, children were showered in vibrant powder paint, ending up decorated from head to toe. It was messy, joyful and absolutely brilliant!

We’re also so grateful to everyone who sponsored the children. Your support means this event wasn’t just fun, but will also help benefit the children here at school.

What a colourful, happy way to celebrate the end of a fantastic week! 🎉

Calmore’s World Cups came to a thrilling conclusion today, with the whole school gathering to cheer on the eight teams s...
17/07/2026

Calmore’s World Cups came to a thrilling conclusion today, with the whole school gathering to cheer on the eight teams still standing. By splitting the competition into both Cup and Plate tournaments, an incredible 24 pupils had the chance to play in finals in front of more than 160 classmates and staff – an experience they’ll never forget.

The afternoon began with the Plate Finals. In the boys’ competition, Cape Verde produced a superb display to defeat Iran 3–0. The girls’ final was a much tighter affair, with England and Croatia unable to be separated before England held their nerve to win 2–0 on penalties and lift the Plate.

Next came the Cup Finals. The girls’ showpiece between South Africa and Austria was a fantastic contest, expertly officiated by Mr Bowers, with Miss Garrathy and Mr Hinton serving as assistant referees. The game was played in a wonderful spirit, and a flurry of goals saw South Africa crowned champions after a brilliant hat-trick from Poppy secured a 3–1 victory.

The final match of the day saw the mighty USA face the tiny island nation of Curaçao. A true David and Goliath clash on paper, but the football told a different story. It was a fiercely competitive contest settled by a single moment of quality, as Zach’s clever flicked header proved enough to give Curaçao a famous victory and send their supporters into celebration.

What a fantastic occasion from start to finish. Seeing the whole school come together to celebrate sport, teamwork and fair play made the day even more special.

And perhaps the biggest surprise of all? At Calmore… England actually won the World Cup! 🏆⚽

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Southampton
SO402

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Wednesday 8am - 3pm
Thursday 8am - 3pm
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