IT was a fitting victory for a school who hosted a football tournament in memory of its school secretary.

The all girls year four and five team from Harwell Community Primary School took home the trophy after the tournament on Wednesday.

Last year the school, in The Styles, organised the tournament in memory of Koreen Davis, who had worked at the school for eight years before she died suddenly on January 6 2015.

Bryn Gibson, headteacher, said: "She was a really special lady.

"She worked in the office and everyone got to know her, she had a warm smile and a kind word for everybody.

"Because she was the first port of call, especially if the children weren't feeling well, she was always a friendly face for them."

Mr Gibson said the 42-year-old had a passion for girls football and regularly helped out with coaching the team.

He said: "Koreen loved football, she was very passionate about developing the girls team.

"So we thought what better way to honour her memory than to start up this annual tournament.

"Last year at the inaugural game her daughter Rosie, who was in year six, captained our Harwell team.

"This year through the generosity of local companies and parents we have been able to kit our team out with a new football strip."

Also competing in the Koreen Davis cup on Wednesday were Blewbury Primary School, All Saints Primary School and Ladygrove Park Primary School.

The inaugural competition was won by Blewbury School and this year the tournament was organised by the schools FA and supported by the Berks and Bucks Football Association and Harwell and Hendred Youth FC.

Mr Gibson added: "We're so pleased to have so many great clubs and associations involved this year.

"We really want to make this an annual event, and focus on the development of the girls, not just in their skills as footballers but also bringing their confidence up and learning to play together in a team.

"It is usually this age group which has a gap in opportunities in football and we want to bridge that and hope this will keep going for generations to come."

A new pavilion, which had been fundraised and built by staff and parents at the school, was also unveiled at the tournament.

Mr Gibson added: "It is a lovely tribute to Koreen and I think it just attests to the amazing support we have from our parents here at the school.

"They were out here in the wind and rain putting this pavilion up and they're out here today providing refreshments, so without them none of this could be possible.

"I'm extremely lucky as a headteacher to have such fantastic support from staff and parents."