Pupils and teachers from across Manchester travelled in the hope of taking the CITC- hosted trophy back to their school with the prize of representing City at the regional finals next year.
Schools competed in the six-a-side competition in a group format. Each was strongly contested, with St Catherine’s and Parkview Community showing some early form.
After close semi-finals and a few tears, St John’s Primary School of Chorlton and Cavendish Primary School, from Didsbury, went head-to-head in an enthralling final.
St John’s ran out 2-1 winners and now have the opportunity to represent City against United, Blackburn and Everton next April in the north-west regional finals.
During the afternoon of football, CITC staged penalty shoot-outs and a kick-up challenge competition, which was won by Jake Smith of Barlow Hall with 35 consecutive kick-ups.
More than 200 children took part to help make the afternoon a huge success - the football was of a good standard, with some individual flair and great team performances. The website will report on how St John’s progress next year.
