On Thursday 8th October 2026, HCPS took two teams to compete in the Under 11’s Football Festival at Inspire Suffolk, Ipswich. There were a total of 18 schools from across the Ipswich area that took part in the event. Hadleigh played group matches against Colneis, Felix, St. Mary’s (Ipswich), Dale Hall, Cedarwood, Piper’s Vale, St. John’s, Broke Hall, St. Mary’s (Woodbridge) & Copdock. Both teams played some excellent football during the morning, with excellent attacking and defending skills.
Both teams played well in their respective groups, with one team progressing through to the Semi-Finals and facing and beating Cedarwood 1-0. This took us through to the Final against Colneis, which resulted in us winning 1-0 and becoming overall champions of the event!
They have now progressed through to the County finals at Needham Market Football Club in November!
Well done for proudly representing HCPS, and for showing an outstanding attitude and resilience!
