Autumn Term

Target Sports

This half term, children in Year 3 and Year 4 have been enjoying participating in 'Target Sports' Club each week with Mush from the South Ribble Active Health Team. The children have been learning different skills to play a variety of different sports. 

Football Club

Children in Year 5 and Year 6 have worked with Mush, a coach from the South Ribble Active Health Team to participate in a Football after school club. The children have learnt the skills needed to play football in preparation for a competition later this half term. 

Boys Football competition

This half term children from Year 5 and Year 6 have attended a weekly football tournament ran by the South Ribble Active Health Team. The boys showed great teamwork skills and thoroughly enjoyed representing school even in the rainy and windy weather! A big well done to everyone who participated and a special thank you to all of the families who came to support them each week. 

Girls football competition

In October, children from Year 5 and Year 6 attended a Girls Football tournament at Withy Grove. Fifteen local schools participated so our team played in several matches each week. For some of the children who went along it was the first time that they have played football competitively. Throughout the tournament, the team displayed outstanding teamwork, determination, and sportsmanship. Each match was a testament to their hard work and passion for the game.

We are incredibly proud to celebrate the fantastic achievement of our girls football team, who secured 5th place out of 15 teams!

Target Sports

This half term children from Year 3 and Year 4 have participated in a 'Target Sports' after school club with Mush from the South Ribble Active Health Team. They have learnt different skills to play a variety of games and have enjoyed working together in teams. 

Spring Term 

Tennis festival

On Tuesday 10th February, a group of children from Year 3 and Year 4 attended a Tennis festival at the South Ribble Tennis Centre. The children learnt the rules of this sport as well as developing their hand-eye co-ordination. It was a lot of fun and the children all received a certificate for their participation. Well done everyone!

Cheerleading event

On Tuesday 17th March, a group of children from Key Stage Two were selected to attend a Cheerleading taster event at Infinity Cheer with the South Ribble Active Health Team. The children have learnt how to put together a Cheerleading routine to a piece of music. 

Summer Term

Football Club

Mrs McDougall and Mrs Turner have been leading a Football club after school for children in Key Stage this term. The children have learnt the skills needed to play football and have enjoyed playing competitive games against each other in small teams.

Bowling competition

On Tuesday 21st April, a group of children from Key Stage Two went to a Bowling competition at Farington St Paul's Bowling Club. The children had a fantastic time as the event provided a wonderful opportunity for the children to develop their bowling skills, demonstrate teamwork and enjoy some friendly competition with pupils from other schools. We are very proud to say that we came third place in the competition! 

Tag Rugby competition 

In May, several children from Years 5 and 6 participated in a Tag Rugby competition with other local schools. The event gave the children the opportunity to develop their rugby skills, work collaboratively as a team and compete against other local skills in a fun and supportive environment. 

Throughout the competition, our pupils demonstrated excellent teamwork, determination, resilience and respect for both their teammates and opponents. They represented our school with pride, showing great enthusiasm, positive attitudes and brilliant sportsmanship in every match! 

Multi-Games

Children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 have had a super time working alongside Andy, a coach from the South Ribble Active Health Team in 'Multi-Games' club. They have learnt and mastered fundamental movement skills through a variety of games. The children have been running, jumping, throwing and catching, as well as practising their balancing, co-ordination and agility. 

Zumba

This half term children in Key Stage Two have participated in a Zumba dance club with Jess from JLFitness. The children have joined in with warm up games, a fun variety of Zumba dances and cool down games. 

Tots on Tyres event

In May, four children from Reception and Year 1 attended a Tots on Tyres bike event at Lostock Hall Primary School which was led byt eh South Ribble Active Health Team. The session provided a fun and engaging opportunity for children to develop their balance, coordination, and confidence while riding balance bikes and learning important cycling skills in a safe environment. Throughout the event, the children showed great enthusiasm, perseverance, and determination as they practised their skills and encouraged one another. It was wonderful to see their confidence grow as they took on new challenges and celebrated their achievements.

Zumba

This half term children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 have participated in a Zumba dance club with Jess from JLFitness. The children have joined in with warm up games, a fun variety of Zumba dances and cool down games. 

Fun Fitness

Children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 have worked alongside coaches Mush from the South Ribble Active Health Team this half term. They have joined in with a variety of fun cardio sessions which have included dance, aerobics, skipping and circuits. 

Netball

This half term children from Years 5 and 6 have enjoyed participating in a Netball club with Mrs Leigh. The children have learnt different tactics including dodging and also different passes including chest pass and bounce pass. They have enjoyed playing competitive games against each other in small teams before attending a competition against other local schools.