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E.ON BRINGS FOOTBALL FOR ALL TO HARLOW

 
E.ON's sponsorship of The Football Association's Schools Programme was heralded recently as disabled players were provided with the opportunity to play small-sided games and also receive expert coaching from Essex's F.A. Tesco Skills Team.
 

St. Christopher's and Oakview show-off their medals after the festival

 
Mark Hall Sports Centre's excellent facilities in Harlow played host to this year's festival as boys and girls from special schools across Essex celebrated the E.ON sponsorship of the schools programme by receiving expert coaching as well as having the chance to record their own 'personal bests' in the F.A. Skills Challenges.

Over fifty children aged between eight and sixteen from The Heath, St. Christopher's, Cedar Hall, Chelmsford New Model and Oakview Schools enjoyed a fun-filled day of football, including 4 v 4 matches in which the players demonstrated some of the tricks they had picked-up earlier in the day from the E.C.F.A. Coaching Team and Skills Coaches.
 

The Under 12s at St. Christopher's grab a well-earned break !

 
The theme of the day was fun and enjoyment and every player went away happy after receiving their E.ON goody bags, medals, t-shirts and Certificates of Achievement. Following the success of this event, the Essex Competition Management Team will be running a follow-up Football Day in partnership with the Tottenham Hotspur Foundation and the F.A. Skills Team at The Deanes Specialist Sports College.

Wayne Curtis, of recently-crowned F.A. Charter Standard Special School of the Year, St. Christopher's, was delighted with the triumph of the day: "We took a variety of primary and secondary school children along and they enjoyed the different styles of the game that they'd never tried before, although some of them found it difficult to comprehend the lack of a goalkeeper during the games! We certainly plan to increase our involvement next year, perhaps by taking a few more girls to the event."

CHARTER STANDARD CLUB AND SCHOOL AWARDS 2008

 
Benchmark football clubs and schools across the County will be recognised this Spring with the collection of nominations for the prestigious Charter Standard Club and School Awards 2008 now underway at the Essex County F.A.
  
Click HERE to download Nomination Forms for the Awards which begin at county level, then could lead to regional and national equivalents. 
 
The F.A. Charter Standard Programme was designed in 2001 with the promise of improving grassroots football and aiming to make a difference in local communities around the country. Seven years later, the E.C.F.A. are one of the county leaders, with well over one hundred clubs signed-up and enjoying the benefits the status brings.
 
Every year the E.C.F.A. take that recognition one step further by rewarding clubs, schools and individuals who have made a special impact on the game and they are now hoping a large number of names will be put forward for the Awards, due to be presented later this year. Brendan Walshe, Senior Football Development Officer at the E.C.F.A. with the task of overseeing the Charter Standard Club programme, said: "We want to recognise the clubs and specific individuals within these clubs who work tirelessly and go the extra mile with the utmost commitment to ensure players are able to participate in football in the best environments."

There will be two areas of the Awards - Clubs and Schools. Winners of the County's Club Awards will receive a Pennant and victors in the regional equivalent will collect a plaque and a £100 Umbro voucher. The categories for the club awards are: Charter Standard Club, Adult Club, Development Club, Community Club, Club Coach and Club Administrator.

Meanwhile, Schools can nominate themselves in the following categories: Primary or Primary Development, Secondary or Secondary Development, Special School or Specialist Sports Colleges who have Charter Standard or Development status. This year's winners will also receive a Pennant and Umbro Equipment Pack and will be invited to attend the prestigious E.C.F.A. Awards Evening in the summer. All County winners will be automatically nominated to represent Essex in the regional awards and, if successful, the nationals.

Lana Bond, E.C.F.A. Education & Schools Development Officer, is hoping for a decent response from schools in the County, adding: "These Awards were successful last year and we had one regional champion from Essex. Their main purpose is to recognise and reward schools who are constantly striving to deliver high standards of football provision for their pupils."

"There are a number of features of Charter Standard School status, including F.A. recognition of the school's commitment to raising standards of football for all pupils regardless of ability. Schools can also gain free Football equipment, England Youth and Women's International Tickets, access to Football Foundation grants and reduced prices on coach education courses as well as plenty of other benefits."

The deadline for nominations towards the 'Club' version is the 27th April, to be forwarded to Brendan Walshe at: E.C.F.A. The County Office, Springfield Lyons Approach, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 5LB. Winners at county level will be announced at the end of May and at regional level at the end of July. Nominations for the 'Schools' Awards need be returned to Lana Bond at the same address but by 2nd May to be considered. Nomination Forms can be downloaded  HERE or Brendan can be contacted on (01245) 393075 and Lana on (01245) 393073.
 

 

FREE - IN-SERVICE TRAINING SCHEME

 
With the number of F.A. Charter Standard Secondary Schools in the County constantly growing, Essex County F.A. are offering the opportunity to access an in-service training session to recognise and reward their commitment to raising standards in the game.

There will be three general areas from which you, the Schools, can choose one session from to be delivered to your school students or young leaders and staff, and these can be adapted to your specific needs. The sessions will be delivered by Andy Edmunds, E.C.F.A. Community Sports Coach or Gary Piggott, E.C.F.A. Coaching Development Officer, and will last between 1-2 hours (based on individual school needs).

C.P.D. Session 1 - Futsal

Ever wondered how some of the world's most skilful players developed their ability to beat opponents at will? How do players like Ronaldinho and Robinho develop skills to set them apart from other players?

If you are interested in finding out how your students can play the Brazilian way you need to find out about Futsal. A taster of this fast-flowing game, played to touchlines which promotes fair play, is increasingly in popularity amongst schools. It's a great way to develop players' skills, techniques and to promote creativity and imagination.

Check out Futsal in action at
www.thefa.com/GrassrootsNew/Player/Postings/2006/05/Futsal.

C.P.D. Session 2 - Gifted & Talented

Got an important school fixture? Need a reward for a school team (male or female)? Or just need some more ideas to help develop your talented players? This session can be structured specifically for your players' needs, which can focus on skills, techniques or team play in match situations.

C.P.D. Session 3 - Coaches of the Future

Are you running a J.S.L.A., C.S.L.A. or F.A. Junior Football Organiser course for your students? Would you like some extra support to enthuse your young leaders to become more active in volunteering and put their coaching or officiating skills into practice?

This session will give your young leaders an update on the current coaching ethos including Long-Term Player Development, the Four Corners of Learning and fundamentals and movement in football. There would also be the opportunity to find out about the coaching pathways available and future career opportunities in coaching and football development.
 

Click HERE to downlaod a Booking Form

 

 

COUNTY AND SHRIMPERS LAND INNOVATION AWARD

 
Essex County F.A. and the Extra Time @ S.U.F.C. Study Support Centre were celebrating recently after scooping The Football Association's National Innovation Award for 2007 for its 3 Lions F.C. Learning Centre.
 
 
The centre beat-off stiff competition to win the 'Education through Football' category at a recent awards ceremony in London. Over the last two summers, the E.C.F.A. have worked with the centre, based at Southend United F.C.'s Roots Hall stadium in partnership with Extra Time and The F.A., to deliver England football-themed activities to targeted groups of 10-12 year olds using The F.A.'s '3 Lions' brand.

Week-long schemes invited pupils selected by their schools because they have little or no interest in football or because the school felt they would benefit from confidence-building activities to participate in a range of fun classroom-based and physical activities. As much as possible, children accessed the resources in and around the stadium as well as taking part in activities in the Centre's state-of-the-art I.C.T. suite and neighbouring Priory Park, enabling the children that attended to brush-up on their literacy, numeracy and computer skills.

E.C.F.A. Education and Schools Officer, Lana Bond, commented: "It's extremely satisfying to see The 3 Lions F.C. Centre gaining national recognition. This is a real reflection of the hard work and dedication that has gone into planning the scheme and ensuring that, above all, the children involved have taken a lot from being part of such an innovative learning experience."
 
 
Pupils attending the project over the last two summers have benefited from high-profile visitors and role-models. England Women's players Faye White and Mary Phillip have both spent a day with pupils as has Sir Trevor Brooking and the Southend United Manager Steve Tilson and goalkeeper Steve Collis.

The Study Support Centre is a partnership between Southend Borough Council, Southend United F.C. and the Department for Children, Schools and Families.
Simon Bell hoped the award would mean the scheme could be extended next year. "Like all these things", he said, "we only received limited funding in the first place. Hopefully, we can secure future funding so we can build upon our initial success and ensure the project can continue to go from strength to strength."

Further details on the Extra Time @ S.U.F.C. Study Support Centre can be found at their Website, www.extratimesufc.org.uk

 

EPCP SPURS ENTERTAIN WEMBLEY

 
Emerson Park’s EPCP Spurs enjoyed a date with Wembley Stadium on 20 May as they demonstrated their skills at the Conference Promotion Final.
 

EPCP Spurs demonstrate their skills on the Wembley turf

 
EPCP Spurs is a team for players with ambulant cerebral palsy and is drawn from East and North London as well as neighbouring counties.

Having been set-up by Emerson Park School three years ago, a partnership has since been linked with Tottenham Hotspur Foundation. Led by Ian Walter, the team were given the fantastic opportunity to show their skills in front of a 40,000 Wembley crowd at half-time during the thrilling clash between Exeter City and Morecambe.

“It was a fantastic experience for the lads and a great advert for Celebral Palsy football” revealed Walter. “Being in front of such audience is a great way of marketing CP football. There may well have been some people there who would like to get into it but didn’t know it existed.”

Naturally, just getting to step onto the lush turf of the new National Stadium was a great experience for the side, and Walter agrees: “It was certainly an experience and the whole day was great! We changed in one of the dressing rooms and had great seats right by the halfway line below the Royal Box. The boys really enjoyed it.”

There was one EPCP Spurs player missing from the Wembley trip with Kwame Osei representing the England CP Squad at the Dutch International Tournament in Zeist, Holland between 17 and 22 May.

The Club are keen to recruit members from age 6 and upwards. More details are available on their website www.epcpspurs.co.uk

 

FA CUP FESTIVAL FUN !

 
The countdown to the first FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium has begun and, to celebrate, the Essex County FA held a football festival for Charter Standard Primary Schools at the Shrub End Community Sports Centre in Colchester last week.
 

Schools from around the county at Shrub End

 
Held in association with FA Cup sponsor, E.ON, the festival featured 13 schools with separate 6-a-side tournaments for both Year Three and Four girls and boys.

The overall event winners were decided by fair play points rather than results and Hutton All Saints  (Brentwood) came top in the girls section while Lee Chapel (Basildon) and Holt Farm (Rochford) shared top prize in the boys category.
 

Holland Park

 
Hutton All Saints were the first school to confirm their attendance at the festival and PE Coordinator, Deb Rosser, was pleased to see the younger children get an opportunity to play some football: "They've all been looking forward to the festival so much and it's great to see everyone having such a good time and enjoying a fun football day.

"This year has seen the first season of the Brentwood Girls League which is aimed at Years Five and Six so today was a great chance for the younger children to play on a Third Generation pitch and against other schools from around Essex," said Deb whose after school football coaching clubs at Hutton feature 25 girls on a regular basis.
 

Hutton All Saints

Clacton's Holland Park were also in attendance and their Year Four teacher, Matthew Moseley, was delighted to see the school taking part: "Football has always been popular at Holland Park and it's a nice opportunity for our Year Four boys as they're not regulars in the school team at the moment.

"This is my first experience of an Essex FA event and I'm very impressed. It's been very well organised and hopefully we can be involved in future events as well."

Over £30 was raised for cancer charity, Kick for CLIC, with the children paying 50p each to enter a skills competition and there was also an inflatable Speed Shot station which saw both the boy and girls teams from Leverton (Waltham Abbey) record the most powerful shots of the day.
 

Match action from Shrub End

 
Essex County FA Education Officer, Lana Bond, commented: "There were over 150 children at the festival and it was fantastic to see so many schools from around the county as all four corners of Essex were represented.

"This season's FA Cup Final between Manchester United and Chelsea is bound to be an exciting occasion at new Wembley Stadium and I'm delighted that so many schools signed up to celebrate the most famous club competition in world football with E.ON and the Essex County FA."
  

 

NEW SKILLS FOR SCHOOLS  !

 
Charter Standard schools from around the county celebrated the E.ON FA Cup National Schools Day with a Futsal and skill station event at Redbridge College on April 24.
 

Futsal winners, Royal Docks, enjoy a passing skill station

 
The day saw schools from all over the country celebrate the world's oldest club cup competition and the Essex County FA event featured Year Seven teams from Canon Palmer, Robert Clack, Shoeburyness, Eastlea, Eastwood, Royal Docks, King Harold and Mark Hall.

Redbridge College also hold Charter Standard status and young coaches from their successful football scholarship scheme helped run the skill stations and indoor Futsal tournament.

Level One coach, Geneian Marqeshi, was delighted to be involved: "I love football coaching and I can't wait to go out and start working with local clubs. Everyone's had a lot of fun today and I think the kids have really enjoyed the Futsal competition because they've all got a chance to play and touch the ball which isn't always the case with 11-a-side," said the 18 year old who is hoping to sign up for a Level Two course soon. 
 

The speed shot inflatable

 
The skill stations featured a range of different drills plus a speed shot inflatable which gave MPH readings from twelve yards.

Mark Hall PE Co-ordinator, Simon Bolden, was impressed with the range of different activities on offer: "We've really enjoyed the skills and drills and the Redbridge coaches have been fantastic as well. The kids have given them great respect and picked up a few new skills as well which is excellent." 

The Harlow based school have a successful Year Seven 11-a-side football team but Simon is also a big Futsal fan: "It's quite new to us but it's a great game because everyone gets involved regardless of size. The smaller players don't have to worry about big tackles and they can concentrate on improving their technique as well."
 

Futsal action - Shoeburyness (red shirts) v Robert Clack

 
Shoeburyness travelled to the event from Southend and the area's School Partnership Development Manager, Kirk Edwards, believes more schools should work towards Charter Standard: "It's very beneficial because the scheme generates great pathways for children of any age to get involved with clubs in the local area.

"All the Shoeburyness players here today play for local youth football clubs on Sundays and this is probably their first experience of playing at an organised event with different schools from around the county.

"I'm always impressed with Essex County FA events and this is another fun initiative for children to take part in."
 
Newham's Royal Docks picked up the event's Futsal trophy with a 2-1 extra time win over Canon Palmer in the final and ECFA Education Officer, Lana Bond, commented: "Hopefully this is the start of many school Futsal initiatives in the county. The children really took to the game and there was a lot of fast, free flowing football on show which made for a great atmosphere."
  

 

BUTTSBURY FINISH FIRST  !

 
It's been a busy time at Buttsbury Junior in Billericay with the primary school becoming the first in the area to achieve FA Charter Standard status and form a School Club link with a local youth football club.
 
The school have teamed up with Perry Street YFC who are now committed to running a whole host of lunchtime and after school clubs for the children.

The ECFA's Lana Bond (left) presents Buttsbury with their Charter Standard School award

 
Perry Street's Kevan Sans, a former pupil at Buttsbury, explained more: "The only football at the school was in curriculum time and their PE Co-ordinator, Meg Hiscock, wanted to expand on this.
"A letter was sent out at the end of last year asking for interested parents to get involved and run some coaching sessions so I put my name forward along with some other Perry Street coaches," said Kevan who passed his Level One certificate two years ago. 
 
The school recently received a set of brand new goal posts from the  English 
Schools FA and Kevan is delighted with Buttsbury's football success so far: "We've started up a girls team for Years Five and Six and our aim is to get boys and girls from all the year groups playing some kind of football.
 
"There's also an opportunity for them to join Perry Street if they want to take their interest further."

Perry Street were also instrumental in helping Buttsbury achieve the FA Charter Standard award: "It's definitely worth having as it shows parents that you're doing the right things. No other school in Billericay has the award either so it's great to be the first," said Kevan.
 
 

 

FA CUP FOOTBALL FESTIVAL !

 
FA Cup magic is coming to the county with the Essex County FA, in association with E.ON,  hosting an exciting football festival for Charter Standard Primary Schools in May.
 

The FA Cup

 
This season's FA Cup Final on May 19 will be the first to be sponsored by E.ON and, to celebrate, Charter Standard Schools can sign up for a day crammed full of fun football activities at Shrub End Sport & Community Centre in Colchester on May 4.

Open to boys and girls from Year Three and Four, the festival runs from 12pm-4pm and features a round robin tournament plus a speed shot inflatable and a goody bag for everyone taking part.

Your school can sign up today by downloading the booking form HERE

The Essex County FA are also hosting a Futsal tournament for Charter Standard Secondary Schools at Redbridge College on April 24 and there are just TWO places left.

The festival is aimed at Year Seven boys and schools can book by contacting Lana Bond on 01245 393073 or lana.bond@essexfa.com
 
 

 

THREE LIONS AT LITTLE OAKLEY

 
The Three Lions Football Club project has been roaring along this year with Little Oakley in Harwich recently benefiting from the School Club link scheme.
 

Three Lions FC in Harwich

 
The project, which featured eight local primary schools signing up for the Girls Football taster sessions, allows Charter Standard Clubs to set up new teams and Little Oakley are keen to ensure that girls have the opportunity to access football within their local community.

Harwich is a hot bed of talent for Girls Football with five local girls playing at the Colchester Centre of Excellence programme and Little Oakley coach, James Martin, is delighted with the turnout: "Our club already has around 120 youth and adult players and over the last couple of seasons we have been able to add a women's team to our family club. 

"We are hoping to get U12 and U14 teams from the success of this programme as the girls are really enjoying the sessions and looking forward to playing in games against other clubs within the North East of the county."

If you are interested in School Club Link Girls Football sessions in your area please contact Emma Wake at the Essex FA on 01245 393076 or emma.wake@essexfa.com
 
 

 
 

PLAYER PATHWAYS IN BURNHAM

 
School children in Burnham are reaping the benefits of a brand new FA School Club Link programme that offers more football than ever before in the area.
 

Football fun at Burnham's Three Lions FC project

 
Burnham County Primary have teamed up with Charter Standard outfit Burnham Ramblers to give local children a chance to play football in curriculum time, at after school hour clubs and on weekends as well.

Deputy Head at Burnham County Primary, Nicky Tothill, is delighted with the success of the School Club Link: "I'm a football fanatic so it's great for me to see both boys and girls getting involved and playing the game."

Nicky helps front the Three Lions FC project on Saturday mornings having recently picked up her Level One qualification along with a coach from Burnham Ramblers U15s and two other staff members from Burnham County Primary.

The Three Lions FC project has almost 30 boys and girls attending on a regular basis and Nicky admits it was difficult at first to get the girls playing with confidence: "We have set up a girls only after school club which runs every Tuesday and is supported by the Essex FA's Community Coach, Andy Edmunds. 

"There isn't a girls team at Burnham Ramblers so we're looking to create opportunities for our U7s through to U10s and get them involved with the club next season."

ECFA Education & Schools Development Officer, Lana Bond, added: "The project has been a real success due to the drive and enthusiasm of both the school and the club. The Three Lions FC project acts as a valuable link for introducing football to children for the first time and we hope that this will continue for seasons to come."
 
 

 
 

WE'VE GOT THE POWER

 
There was more Charter Standard School success in the county this week with Witham's Powers Hall Primary celebrating their new Charter Standard status with the Essex FA.
 

Wayne Lowry and Powers Hall teacher, Terri Wyman, with children
from the After School Football Club

 
Powers Hall recently formed their very own School Club link with local youth football side, Valley Green, and the regular football coaching sessions are certainly proving popular as PE Coordinator, Sue Thornett, explained: "Valley Green's Wayne Lowry comes in and coaches Years Three and Four one week and Years Five and Six the next during curriculum time.

"The children enjoy playing mixed football and our after school club features up to 15 girls on a regular basis so it's great to have that interest within the school."

Sue is also looking forward to obtaining her own football coaching qualifications in the near future: "I've signed up for a Level One course which should be really good. I have coached hockey in the past so I can't wait to get involved in football as well." 

The Ipswich Town fan was also a key player in obtaining the school's Charter Standard award: "We've got some really good programmes at the school so it's nice to see our football provision officially recognised by The FA."

Powers Hall's Charter Standard certificate means that the school can now enter The FA's Charter Standard Awards with a range of UMBRO equipment bags up for grabs for County and Regional winners plus England tickets in the National School category.
 
 

 
 

CHARTER STANDARD SCHOOLS AWARDS

 
Essex primary and secondary schools have the chance to see Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard and Wayne Rooney in England action by taking part in the 2007 Charter Standard School Awards.
 

Frank Lampard in action for England

This year’s competition sees categories at County, Regional and National level with the main prize serving up two England tickets, a plaque and an Umbro equipment pack worth £300.
 
There’s a bagful of prizes up for grabs in the Regional category as well with the winners receiving an Umbro equipment pack worth £100 and a special training session with an Essex County FA coach. 
 
County winners can also look forward to an ECFA coaching class plus a plaque and an Umbro equipment pack worth £50.

Essex County FA Education Officer, Lana Bond , is hoping that an Essex school will be in contention to see Steve Mclaren’s Three Lions in international action: 

 
“We’ve visited lots of great Essex schools with the FA Charter Standard over the last twelve months and there’s no reason why a county representative can’t go on and win the National competition.
“The Umbro equipment pack prizes will definitely help schools in their weekly coaching sessions so there’s plenty of incentive for Essex Schools to get involved and take part in this year’s FA Charter Standard Awards.”
 
Schools can download a nomination form here.
 

 
 

EDUCATION & LEARNING

FREE RESOURCES FOR YOUR SCHOOL

 
Essex schools can find out more about what The FA can offer them by ordering The Football Development Programme direct from The County Office.
 
The brochure outlines all the latest football in education initiatives and there's also a limited supply of football coaching CD-ROM's available as well which is aimed at Key Stage Three and focuses on Girls Football.

 
Skills and drills on the CD include: Warm Up; Cool Downs; Passing; Turning; Shooting; Running and Goalkeeping.
 
To order both the Programme and CD-ROM contact ECFA Education Officer, Lana Bond, on 01245 393073 or lana.bond@essexfa.com
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

ST ANNE LINE LEAD THE WAY  !

 
Christmas came early for St Anne Line Primary School on December 18 when they received their Charter Standard Regional Award from the Essex County FA.
 

St Anne Line footballers celebrate their Charter Standard
Regional Award

The Basildon based school only received their Charter Standard certificate 18 months ago and PE Coordinator, Paul Davis, is delighted with their progress: "It's fantastic to win this award as Years Three through to Six play football on a regular basis and we have all sorts of Lunch and After School clubs for boys and girls.

"We have 25 girls taking part in coaching sessions and two or three are really showing promise so I'm looking to get them playing mixed football next year," said Paul whose school have a link with local Charter Standard club, Vange United.

St Anne Line gained Charter Standard status in July 2005 after Paul made some initial enquiries regarding a new school football strip: "We were given advice by our local School Sports Partnership on how to approach the Football Foundation for new kit and they told us more about the Charter Standard and it soon became apparent that our football provision exceeded the criteria so we made sure that we applied for the certificate as soon as possible."

The School's Regional Award prize from The FA included a Charter Standard plaque for their foyer wall plus a big bag of orange and yellow size three footballs.

 
 

 
 

GO WEST

 
Westerings Primary School's thriving football coaching programme for boys and girls saw them achieve FA Charter Standard status recently.
 

Martin Rayner and Westerings Primary School celebrate their
Charter Standard award

 
The Hockley based school have a near 100% participation rate amongst Year Six girls and extra coaches providing after school clubs for boys.

The Charter Standard School Award is a sign of good football practice within an educational environment and Westerings' Martin Rayner explained more about their programme: "Demand for football is very high in our school. It's well supported by teachers and parents and we've linked up with Rayleigh Raiders who come in and help with the coaching sessions for girls."

The school have a whole programme of fixtures organised by the South East Essex Primary Sports Association and there are also plans to work with coaches from their Championship football club neighbours.

"Southend United are going to be running some sessions for us and we also have a coach called Jason McDermott who runs our Year Six coaching for boys plus our Football for All club programme," said Martin.

With a School Club link set up with Rayleigh Raiders, Martin is keen to develop partnerships with other local sides: "We have an excellent relationship with Rayleigh Raiders but I'm conscious of the fact that a lot of our children don't play football on weekends.

"It might be because they can't get to training, their parents are too busy to take them or the opportunity just isn't there so we're hoping to link up with other clubs in Hockley and the surrounding area and get everyone playing on a regular basis."
 
 

MARVELOUS MOULSHAM  !

 
Moulsham High School celebrated their recent FA Charter StandardRegional Award with a trip to the Roots Hall Extra Time @ Study Support Centre facility on October 10.
 

The ECFA's Matt Phillips (middle) presents the Charter Standard
Regional Award to Mark Holmes (far left) and Moulsham High School at Roots Hall