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Fantastic to see children enjoying the wide range of extra-curricular clubs on offer! Children learning about physical reactions in science club. Children enjoying some of our sports cubs. Arts and crafts in Key Stage 1 and 2

The girls were incredibly unlucky to lose on penalties after a 1–1 draw in the semi-finals. Alba gave us the perfect start, putting us ahead within the first five minutes, before Woodthorne found an equaliser just before half-time. From then on, it was a fiercely competitive game, with both sides evenly matched and battling for every ball. Neither team could be separated in normal time, and it ultimately came down to penalties. Unfortunately, despite a strong effort, the shoo

We are incredibly proud of our girls’ football team! After a fantastic group stage, winning all four games, they faced a tough Uplands Primary School side in the quarter-finals. Elston battled hard in the first half, creating plenty of chances but unable to find that clinical edge, going into half-time at 0–0. After the break, Elston came out flying and continued to create opportunities on goal. However, the Uplands goalkeeper made a series of outstanding saves to keep the

Year 4 pupils demonstrated outstanding racket skills while competing against schools from across the city. Elston entered two teams, both of which performed exceptionally well. Team A won every match, securing an impressive 1st place overall and bringing home the gold for Elston. Team B also delivered a fantastic performance, winning several matches and displaying excellent sportsmanship throughout the competition. Both teams represented Elston with pride, and we are extremel

Our sports ambassadors have awarded 328 Wow badges for March. Children can continue to carry out their active travelling and remembering to log this each day in class to earn their next badge. Children only have to do one active type of travelling per week to earn a badge. Don't forget to send photos of your children actively travelling to school to add to our gallery!

Seventeen boys and girls from Years 2, 3, and 4 took part in an exciting 7-a-side football friendly against Wolverhampton Grammar School. Both teams were outstanding, demonstrating excellent teamwork, passing, movement, and some fantastic goals throughout. The boys delivered a superb performance, winning their game 8–2. Reggie was outstanding in goal, making a number of excellent saves and showing great distribution. In defence, Isaiah, Kaiden, and Alvin worked tirelessly to

Miss Maguire and Miss Foster were delighted to take nine children to the In2 Hockey Festival at Aldersley Leisure Village! The team took part in four 6‑a‑side games and finished joint 5th. The children played brilliantly as a team and learned so much throughout the afternoon. Umpires and parents commented on how noticeably each player improved as the tournament progressed. The team demonstrated excellent defensive skills, and we celebrated goals from Freddy, Phoebe and Farid!

Our sports ambassadors have awarded 360 Wow badges for February. Children can continue to carry out their active travelling and remembering to log this each day in class to earn their next badge. Children only have to do one active type of travelling per week to earn a badge.

We are incredibly proud of our Year 2 Multiskills team, who once again represented the school brilliantly in a competition involving 10 schools from across the city. Elston achieved the highest scores in 8 out of 10 events on the day, earning an impressive gold medal. This is a remarkable accomplishment, especially considering that 50 schools initially entered the competition earlier in the year, with Elston securing 1st place overall. We are fortunate to have such a talented

Our cross country team competed in the City Finals against schools from across the area. Despite challenging conditions, the girls delivered an outstanding performance, securing first place and finishing as overall champions across all competitions entered this year. The boys also performed admirably, finishing just outside the top three and narrowly missing out on a medal. We are incredibly proud of the entire team, who have consistently demonstrated commitment, resilience,

We are extremely proud of our gymnastics team who competed at St Edmund’s School. The girls achieved an impressive 5th place out of 10 schools across the city, demonstrating excellent jumping, balancing, and landing skills throughout the day. Six pupils were awarded bronze and silver medals, while several others narrowly missed out on top-three positions. This represents a fantastic achievement for all involved. Well done, Elston!

Many of our Year 3 and Year 4 pupils recently attended a football festival at Aldersley Leisure Village. Elston entered two teams, both of whom demonstrated excellent teamwork and commitment throughout the event. Team 1, led by Mr Turner, recorded two wins, one draw, and two losses, showcasing strong collaboration and determination in every match. Team 2, led by Mr Green, achieved an impressive five wins out of six games. It was particularly encouraging to see so many girls p

Our brilliant gymnasts recently welcomed two coaches from Dudley Gymnastics Club, who visited to support and inspire them as they prepare for their upcoming gymnastics competition. A big thank you to Amy and Tirana for sharing your expertise and encouragement with our athletes — it was greatly appreciated!💚

Our cross country team were in action once again, this time competing at Rakegate Primary School. The children represented the school brilliantly, demonstrating determination and excellent sportsmanship throughout the event. The boys’ team achieved an impressive 2nd place, finishing just a few points behind the winners, while the girls’ team secured an outstanding 1st place. We are incredibly proud of every member of the team for their resilience and commitment. A special men

Our Year 6 tag rugby team participated in a tournament held at Wolverhampton Rugby Club where 12 schools competed. The team played a total of 11 matches against all the participating schools winning 5 games, drawing 3 and losing 3 games. The children played well as a team, showing great improvements as the day went on and really developing their togetherness and communication. Overall the team finished in a respectable 4 th position (just one point short of a third place med

Elston faced their final group fixture at home against a very strong Wolverhampton Grammar School side, and it proved to be a thrilling contest from start to finish. The game began cautiously, with both teams battling for control and chances were slim. Then, 10 minutes in, Shaye pounced on a loose ball and unleashed a thunderous strike into the bottom corner to give Elston the lead — 1–0! Wolverhampton Grammar refused to back down and continued to test the Elston defence with

The children have been working hard since their last Hub event developing their footwork, passing and defending skills in preparation for the next tournament in the summer term.

We are delighted to have been awarded the Barclays Equal Access School 2025 status. This national recognition celebrates schools that are committed to providing girls with equal opportunities to take part in football, ensuring access to regular, inclusive and high-quality provision within school. The award reflects our dedication to promoting equality in sport and creating opportunities for all pupils to participate and thrive. A huge thank you to Mr Turner and Mr Green for t

Children are thoroughly enjoying the Chance to Shine cricket club. Qualified coaches are helping the children develop key cricket, physical and life skills. The sessions are building their confidence both on and off the pitch.

Here are just a few of the designs that children submitted for the 'design a wow badge' competition. Our sports ambassadors carefully selected 3 winning designs that have been submitted as part of Elston Hall' entry for the competition. We wish Isabelle, Eno and Ellesse luck with their designs in the competition! More information about the walk to school badge competition can be found on the living streets website WOW Badges 2025-26 Remember that all children have the oppor