This year's event saw every pupil from Dame Elizabeth Cadbury travel to the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham for our biggest Sports Day yet. We were joined by 11 schools from across the Matrix Academy Trust, with approximately 6,500 pupils taking part in this incredible celebration of sport. Competing at one of the UK's premier athletics venues made the experience even more special and inspired our pupils to perform at their very best.

From thrilling track races to impressive field events, our pupils demonstrated determination, resilience and outstanding teamwork throughout the day. The atmosphere was electric, with schools cheering on their athletes and creating a fantastic sense of community, pride and friendly competition.

One of the biggest highlights was the much-anticipated Headteacher Tug of War, which had pupils and staff roaring with laughter and encouragement. The staff gave it everything they had, providing plenty of entertainment and proving that Sports Day is just as much about enjoying ourselves together as it is about competition.

The standard of competition was exceptional, but Dame Elizabeth Cadbury was simply unstoppable. Our athletes claimed an incredible 41 of the 64 medals available and finished more than 1,000 points clear of the runners-up. It was a dominant performance and a fitting reward for the commitment, determination and school pride shown by every competitor.

A huge thank you goes to our PE department, staff, Sports Leaders and volunteers, whose hard work made the day such a tremendous success. Most importantly, congratulations to every pupil who competed, officiated or supported from the sidelines. Your enthusiasm, sportsmanship and school spirit made this our biggest and best Sports Day yet.

Congratulations to Team Dame Elizabeth Cadbury on another unforgettable victory. The trophy is staying where it belongs! The challenge has now been set—can anyone stop us from making it three years in a row?

We are thrilled to announce a landmark moment in our trust’s calendar — the very first Trust-Wide Sports Day, bringing together more than 3,000 pupils from across Matrix schools.

Venue: The iconic Alexander Stadium, Birmingham – home of the 2022 Commonwealth Games

Date: Wednesday, 9th July 2025

This incredible event will be a full day of competition, celebration, and community spirit. As part of our Healthy Competitions Initiative, the day will showcase the power of sport in promoting teamwork, resilience, and ambition. Schools have now completed their in-school heats and successful participants will receive letters to notify them of their involvement as a participant. Additionally, this event provides a unique opportunity for pupils to showcase their talents in front of athletics club scouts, potentially opening doors for future athletic opportunities.

What to Expect:

• 456 student athletes battling it out in a range of exciting track and field events
• Live performances from our talented performing arts pupils to energise the crowd
• A cheering audience of 2,600 spectators from Years 7 and 10, supporting their teams with pride and passion (details will be shared In a letter in the coming weeks)
• A chance to claim the prestigious title of Trust-Wide Sports Champions 2025

Parents and carers of participants are warmly invited to attend and spectate this exciting event! With over 2,000 spectators expected, the day promises an electric atmosphere — and your support will make all the difference to our pupils. A full schedule of events is below so you can plan when to attend to cheer on your child. Spectators will be seated in the East Stand. Tickets are available via Eventbrite at £3 per person. All proceeds will be donated to Birmingham Children’s Hospital, our Trust charity for the year.

So you can plan when you would like to arrive and watch a particular event - a schedule of events will be confirmed on the trust website HERE closer to the event. Follow us on social media for the latest timings.

Book here: https://bit.ly/matsportsday

This is more than just a sports day — it’s a celebration of talent, teamwork, and trust unity. Whether you’re competing, performing, or cheering from the stands, get ready to be part of something unforgettable.

Let the countdown begin.

Well done girls, we are extremely proud!

Well done team - you have made everyone at Dame Elizabeth proud.

The boys also made it through to the 3^rd round of the Birmingham cup losing 2-0 to Solihull school. The effort, commitment and professionalism the boys show is a huge compliment to the school. Their team work has been superb in each every game, playing always in a high respectful manner with superb sportsmanship to all opposition. A huge thank you also goes to our sixth form sports academy coach Jamie McGrath, who was worked with the boys weekly since September and has been taking on the coaching opportunity provided with both arms.

In comparison, the Year 8 football squad has struggled to replicate the successes of last season with training commitment a big focus for the squad during the remainder of the season.  The first fixture of the year saw us battling hard against George Dixon Academy in a first round cup tie loss followed by some challenging fixtures in the league. However, often required to adapt to late squad changes the Year 8s who represented our school deserve huge praise for their commitment and endeavour in both games.

OUTSTANDING FOOTBALLERS IN AUTUMN TERM: P. Harris (Year 7), L. Carter (Year 8)

Team training has now finished during the off-season but will pick up again in the New Year in preparation for the remaining league fixtures.

In Year 7, the boys have taken part in 4 games so far this season, which were held so kindly by Bishop Challoner. Showing huge commitment and effort, the boys narrowly lost 3 and won 1 game that evening. The games have provided the team with an excellent opportunity to meet students in other schools and they have all conducted themselves superbly and professionally in all games at all venues. Further league games are due in the new year.

On Thursday 29th November the Year 8 basketball squad travelled to Bartley Green to compete in a brilliant league tournament. The whole squad applied themselves terrifically meaning that on the night we played 4 and won 3 (Colmers, George Dixon & Bartley Green) losing to Shenley in a closely contested game. This is an excellent start to our season and will give us a good platform to build on for the remaining games. Equally, the Year 9 team have made a strong start with a win against St Thomas Aquinas and narrowly losing to Bartley Green 12-18. All teams have been bolstered by a strong determination for success during Thursday training sessions with Mr Hanson – we have very hopes for the season ahead!

OUTSTANDING BASKETBALLERS IN AUTUMN TERM: E. Haywood (Year 8), G. Jenkins (Year 9)