Last night, our Y5 basketballers showed amazing skill and character to become District Champions at the Vertu Motors Arena in Newcastle.

 

Firstly, St. Bede’s beat St. Oswald’s 18-0 in the semi-final, as we displayed some excellent passing and shooting.

 

The District final was played in front of a huge crowd at half time in the Eagles match. We got off to a flying start in the final, as we scored a basket in the opening minute after an excellent long shot from Ralph. We continued to take the game to a strong Stanhope side and added a second after a quick burst from Harvey. The players continued to play well passing the ball around confidently as a team. Captain Sophie added a brilliant third basket from a tight angle. Meanwhile, the defence was well organised by Poppy, as we didn’t concede a single basket on the night.  St. Bede’s went on to claim the title with an impressive 6-0 win.

 

I couldn’t have been prouder of the children for how they showed their wonderful ability and team play on a big stage. They were cheered on by brilliant family, staff and school community support in Newcastle on a special night.

 

The children will return to the Vertu Motors Arena later in the year, when we will represent South Tyneside in the Champion of Champions Regional Final.

Our young Infant Gymnastics squad had a great day competing in the District Finals at the Urban Factory today. The A team were crowned South Tyneside Champions, while our fantastic B team also claimed brilliant bronze medals and a place on the podium!

I was very proud of the children who trained superbly for the event and then showed great courage and composure to perform so well in front of the four judges.

It was wonderful to see the team spirit among our children as they really supported each other. Meanwhile, all of our gymnasts enjoyed exploring a variety of activities at the brilliant Urban factory.

Our A team will now go on to represent South Tyneside in the County Finals at Royal Grammar School in Newcastle on Friday 12^th June.

Thank you very much to our fantastic parent helpers who encouraged our children throughout the event. Thank you also to the parents who practised the routine with their children at home – they all did us so proud today!

 

Today our basketball squad enjoyed the prestigious Hoops4Health Tournament at the Vertu Motors Arena, the home of the Newcastle Eagles. Amazingly, three of our teams reached the semi-finals! One of our teams qualified for the District Grand Finals event ( Friday 13th March) which will take place on the same night as an Eagles match with a capacity crowd watching on as St. Bede’s take to the court!

 

I was very proud of the determination, skills and teamship the children displayed, which took them all deep into the competition. It was wonderful watching all the teams cheering for each other as they supported each other on the different pitches.

 

In preparation, all of the children had trained enthusiastically over the winter months at lunchtimes. The children’s training efforts really showed today as they performed superbly at a great venue alongside their friends.

 

Meanwhile, throughout the day it was lovely to see our teams display good sportsmanship by shaking hands with their opponents after games.

 

Thank you to our brilliant parent helpers who enabled us to have so many teams involved in the event. Finally, thank you to all of the children for your positive attitude and relentless efforts today, which carried you all a long way.

 

Meanwhile, our Basketball journey will continue together as we begin to prepare for the Grand Finals night- Let’s Go St Bede’s Let’s Go!