Last Friday, we welcomed young footballers from local state and independent schools to St Margaret’s for our second annual U10 Football Tournament. With 20 teams competing across our boys’ and girls’ competitions, the afternoon brought children together through a shared love of the game.

One of the joys of events like these is seeing how much children learn through playing sport. The encouragement of a coach, the support of a teammate and the confidence that comes from taking on a new challenge are all part of the experience.

So, what really makes a great afternoon of football? In our film, we hand over to the young players themselves. Through their words and the moments captured on the pitch, we are reminded that some of the most meaningful moments in sport have very little to do with the final score.

A big thank you to all the schools who joined us and to everyone who helped make the afternoon possible. It is wonderful to see this tournament becoming an annual fixture in our sporting calendar, celebrating not only a love of football but the connections it creates across our wider school community.