Congratulations to Our New Football Captains!
We’re thrilled to announce the children who have been selected as football captains for the upcoming school year.
Year 5/6 Girls’ Captain: Harmony
Year 5/6 Girls’ Vice Captain: Rakeila
Year 5/6 Boys’ Captain: Jake
Year 5/6 Boys’ Vice Captain: Ahmad
Well done to all four children – your leadership, teamwork and dedication have been recognised, and we can’t wait to see how you inspire your teams next year!
Oxford City Schools Year 5/6 Mixed Football Tournament
A huge congratulations to St. John Fisher, who were crowned winners of today’s tournament hosted here at JHNA!
Thank you to Tyndale for joining us and making it a fantastic afternoon of football.
Results:
JHNA 5 – 0 Tyndale
SJF 7 – 0 Tyndale
JHNA 1 – 3 SJF
Goalscorers for JHNA:
Ibrahim x3
Jake x1
Maria x1
Own Goal x1
Well done to all the players for showing great sportsmanship and determination throughout!
JHNA vs. St. Christopher’s – 27.06.25
Federation Cup Match #3
JHNA 3 – 1 St. Christopher’s
Congratulations to our Year 4/5 boys’ football team who secured a brilliant 3-1 victory over St. Christopher’s in the third match of the Federation Cup series!
Goalscorers: AJ, Ibrahim B & Jake
Players of the Match: Ahmad, AJ & Ibrahim B
This impressive win puts JHNA 2 – 1 up overall, with just two matches remaining – the Year 6 Boys’ and Year 6 Girls’ games.
Well done to all the boys for their teamwork, energy, and determination!
JHNA vs. St. Nicholas – Football Fixtures
A brilliant effort from both our girls’ and boys’ football teams this week as they faced off against St. Nicholas Primary!
Girls’ Match:
JHNA 3 – 2 St. Nicholas
An outstanding performance from Simone, scoring a hat-trick to secure the win!
Player of the Match: Simone
Boys’ Match:
JHNA 2 – 4 St. Nicholas
Well done to Harley and Lemuel for getting on the scoresheet. The boys worked hard and showed great determination throughout.
Player of the Match: Lemuel
Thank you to everyone who came along to support – we’re proud of both teams!
Year 5/6 Boys’ Football – 12.06.25
Well done to the boys who represented the school in the Year 5/6 football fixture against St. Mary & St. John’s Primary. It was a closely contested game, but the team showed great determination and teamwork throughout. The winning goal came from Soteras just one minute from the final whistle – what a finish!
Goalscorer: Soteras
Player of the Match: Ahmed
Special Visit from Kyran Lofthouse!
Today, the Year 4, 5 & 6 boys were incredibly lucky to welcome Kyran Lofthouse, a former JHNA pupil and now a professional footballer playing for Barnsley FC in League One. Kyran kindly took the time to chat with the boys about his journey in football, sharing stories of his time at Oxford United, MK Dons, and Burton Albion, and even what it was like to play against Manchester United at Old Trafford! He signed football boots, shirts, and memorabilia, and joined in with some fun, taking penalties against the boys – well done to Soteras for saving one!
A huge thank you to Kyran for being such a brilliant role model and giving our pupils a day to remember. You’re always welcome back at JHNA!
Federation Cup Victory for Year 3/4 Girls!
A big congratulations to the Year 3/4 Girls’ Football Team, who secured a brilliant 2-1 win against St. Christopher’s this afternoon! This victory levels the score at 1-1 in the Federation Cup series between JHNA and St. Christopher’s. With three games left to decide this year’s champions, the Year 6 Boys will be up next, followed by the Year 4/5 Boys and the Year 5/6 Girls. A special mention to Ava, who became the hero of the hour with a winning goal just 2 minutes from the final whistle!
Result: 2-1
Scorers: Ava, Own Goal
Player of the Match: Annalise
Well done to all the players, and a huge thank you to the staff and parents who came to show their support. Let’s keep the momentum going, JHNA!
Year 3/4 Girls’ Football – Outstanding Effort in the Heat! – 02.05.25
A huge well done to the five girls who proudly represented the school in today’s Year 3/4 Girls’ Football event!
Despite the hot weather and having no substitutes, they showed incredible resilience, teamwork, and determination throughout the matches.
Goalscorers:
Vicky – an amazing 8 goals!
Annalise – with a brilliant finish of her own!
You were all fantastic, what an incredible performance!
JHN vs SCC – 25.04.25
The Year 2/3 boys travelled to St. Christopher’s on Friday 25th April for a football match. Although they faced a tough game and lost 4-0, they showed great determination, teamwork, and resilience throughout.
A huge well done to Michael, who was awarded Player of the Match for his fantastic effort and attitude!
You should all be proud of yourselves—brilliant spirit and sportsmanship on display
Under 9 Boys’ Football Tournament at The Oxford Academy – 25.04.25
A huge well done to the boys who represented JHNA at the Under 9 Boys’ Football Tournament today at The Oxford Academy!
The team put in an outstanding performance, finishing 4th out of 11 teams with 6 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses. Their determination, teamwork, and resilience shone through in every match!
Goalscorers: Ibrahim B (5 goals), AJ (2 goals), Arthur (1 goal), Archie (1 goal), Ibrahim K (1 goal)
Player of the Tournament: Archie for his fantastic effort and contribution throughout the day!
Congratulations to all the boys—you should be incredibly proud of your performance!
JHNA vs. Our Lady’s – 24.03.25
JHNA 1 – 0 Our Lady’s, a brilliant performance from the boys saw JHNA secure a 1-0 victory against Our Lady’s! Goalscorer: ⚽️ Arthur. Player of the Match: Archie for his fantastic effort and contribution throughout the game. Well played, boys—great teamwork, determination, and a well-earned win!
JHNA vs. East Oxford – 11.03.25
JHNA put in a strong effort in their match against East Oxford, showing great determination and teamwork throughout. Despite their hard work, the game ended in a 2-5 defeat. Scorers: ⚽ AJ and ⚽ Ibrahim
Player of the Match: Arlo for his outstanding performance and effort on the pitch!
Chester FC vs. Oxford City FC (Official Mascots) – 25.02.25
The Year 5/6 Boys’ Football Team had an unforgettable experience as mascots for the Oxford City FC match against Chester FC! The boys had the amazing opportunity to visit the changing rooms, get their programmes signed, take selfies with the players, and even warm up on the pitch before walking out as official mascots.
The match ended in a 0-0 draw, but the excitement of the day made it a truly special experience for everyone involved.
A huge thank you to Mr. Thomas from TOA, James Gilmore from Oxford City FC, and Miss Hopkins for making this opportunity possible!
Manor Cup Quaterfinals! – 11.02.25
A massive congratulations to the team for their fantastic 3-0 win against John Hampden in the Manor Cup Quarter-Finals!
The girls put in an incredible performance, showing great teamwork, determination, and skill. Priya was on fire with two goals (⚽⚽), and Rakeila added another (⚽) to secure the victory!
Now, it’s time to focus on the Semi-Finals—let’s keep the momentum going!
Year 3/4 Girls’ Football vs. St. John Fisher – 10.02.25
A huge well done to all the girls who represented John Henry Newman in today’s football matches against St. John Fisher! They showed great determination, teamwork, and sportsmanship throughout the games.
Year 3 Match:
John Henry Newman 0-5 St. John Fisher
The Year 3 team played with fantastic energy and effort, giving it their all despite a tough game. Special recognition goes to Ava, who was awarded Player of the Match for her outstanding performance!
Year 4 Match:
John Henry Newman 4-1 St. John Fisher
An incredible performance from our Year 4 team saw them secure a brilliant 4-1 victory! Goals came from Vicky (⚽⚽), Annalise (⚽), and an Own Goal (⚽). A special mention to Serayah, who was named Player of the Match for her fantastic contribution on the pitch!
A big thank you to everyone who came along to support the teams—it was a great afternoon of football!
JHN vs St Christopher’s Cowley – 03.02.25
On Monday 3rd February, our Year 5/6 Girls’ team traveled to St. Christopher’s for an Oxford School’s League match. The girls showed incredible determination, defended brilliantly, and never gave up! Their hard work paid off as they secured an impressive 6-2 victory. Priya netted a fantastic hat-trick, Rakeila added another, and Kallie sealed the win with a stunning wonder strike!
Goalscorers: Priya (3), Rakeila (1) and Kallie (1)
Players of the match: Kallie and Maria
A huge thank you to Miss Padbury, Miss Elderkin, and all the parents for their support!
JHN vs Emmanuel Christian
The team gave it their all in the exciting match against Emmanuel Christian, showing great determination and teamwork on the pitch. While the final score was 0-2, the players displayed excellent effort and sportsmanship throughout the game.
Players of the Match: Manha and Imogen, who both shone with their standout performances and unwavering dedication during the match.
A big well done to the whole team for their hard work and positive attitude—your commitment and perseverance are truly commendable. Keep up the fantastic effort, and we’re excited to see what you achieve in your next match!
JHNA 0 – 5 St. Michael’s – 13.01.25
The boys put in a fantastic effort during their match against St. Michael’s, showing great teamwork and determination throughout the game. Despite the challenging result, the team demonstrated resilience and a positive attitude on the pitch.
Player of the Match: Ibrahim and Logan, who both stood out for their impressive performances and dedication during the match.
A huge thank you to Miss Padbury and Miss Hopkins for coming along to support the boys and cheer them on. Well done to the entire team for their hard work and commitment—your efforts never go unnoticed! Keep pushing forward, and we’re proud of you all!
JHNA 0 – 2 Our Lady’s – 10.12.24
A big congratulations to Ibrahim B, who was named Player of the Match for his outstanding efforts! Shoutout also to Ibrahim K., Archie, and Mason for their strong performances and great teamwork on the pitch. Well done, team! Keep up the hard work!
Oxford City FC – Year 5/6 Girls’ Football Tournament
In an impressive Oxford City Girls’ League match, JHNA triumphed over Sandhills with a 7-0 victory. Priya led the scoring with four goals, followed by Reeya with two and Maria with one. Kallie and Priya were named Players of the Match for their exceptional performances. A fantastic effort from the entire team—well done, everyone!
Oxford City FC – Year 5/6 Girls’ Football Tournament
Well done to our Year 5/6 girls’ football team for their fantastic performance at the Oxford City Football Club tournament! They made it all the way to the quarterfinals. Priya scored an incredible 9 goals, Reeya added 6, and Kallie scored 1. Priya was named player of the tournament.
A big thank you to Grant Thomas at The Oxford Academy for helping with transport!
JHN mixed vs. Headington Rye
John Henry Newman triumphed over Headington Rye with a final score of 5-3! Elliot led the way with two goals, while Archie, Raymond, and Vicky each scored one. Special shout-out to Raymond and Vicky, who were named players of the match. Huge thanks to Miss Padbury, Miss King, and Miss Castro-Goodgame for their help in organising the game!
Year 5/6 Boys’ vs. St. Christopher’s
We were thrilled to kick off the school year with an exciting match against St Christopher’s C of E Primary School. It was a hard-fought game that ended in a 2-2 draw. A huge congratulations to Soteras and Jake for scoring our goals, and a special shoutout to Logan M-K, who was deservedly voted Player of the Match. Well done to the whole team for their fantastic effort!
