'Getting To Know Me'

Hi everyone, this week I'm going to be telling you a little more about me.

My name is Ruby and I'm 11 years old.

I got into London Youth Games by taking part in Stubbers cross country in year 6 and it's been the best experience of my life because I got to show off my passion, which is running and represent Havering. I hope to do it again for my new school.

Here are some fun facts about me:

1. Favourite colour: blue

2. Favourite foods: chicken fajitas, lamb and fish cakes. (Sorry vegetarians)

3. Favourite sports: running and football

4. Second favourite sport: tennis

5. My next favourite sports: all the rest of them!

6. Favourite subjects: maths and P.E

7. Favourite books: the Harry Potter series

8. Favourite films: all the Harry Potter movies, Teen Beach movie, the Descendants, Mary Poppins, Four kids and IT and Back to the Future.

9. My weekends: I enjoy going dancing and singing

 At my new school I'm in the green house, whose mascot is Kermit the frog.

 As sports captain I thought of an idea to create a mini football league vs the other houses.

 When voting for sports captain I was the only one that came prepared with a speech!

"Everyone is unique and that is a good thing don't think it's a bad thing"

 "Do not doubt yourself you are perfect just the way you are"

 "Be you"

Ruby Xx

'Ruby's 1st Week at Secondary'

My name is Ruby, I am eleven years old and I can't wait to share my adventures with you! I love all sports but running and football are my passions. I took part in London Youth Games cross country in 2019 and Havering girls won gold! It was a fantastic achievement.

This week I started at a new school and I'm now in year 7, I couldn't wait to start secondary school, I was really excited and eager to learn. I was even the first pupil to enter the school on the first day!

Secondary school is much larger than primary school but I think I have adjusted well and I'm really excited. At the moment because of Covid-19 Year 7 are in a bubble and in only one section of the school: E Block. We must stay positive though! There are more lessons and a different teacher for each subject. Most of my primary school friends go to my new school but I have made some new friends. I even got voted sports captain by my class for my class, I can't wait to get started!

On Saturday, I took part in trials for a local football team, I really hope I make the team. It was good to play with the girls who play for my age group and learn new tricks.

I also received my medals and certificates for my dancing exams, it was great to be back at my dancing school for the first time since March.

It was hot this week and on Sunday I enjoyed a lovely roast dinner at a restaurant in Leigh on Sea to celebrate my nan's birthday. I saw a war ship and enjoyed a vanilla whip ice cream, delicious!

'"Enjoy what you do"'

Ruby Xx

The numbers are in....

This week we got some really positive feedback from London Youth Games regarding our participation in the Virtual Games competition last month.

We are proud to confirm that 751 children and young people represented Team Havering from 85 schools across the entire 4 week campaign! WOW!