Thirty Y3/4 St. Bede’s athletes had a wonderful time competing in the District Athletics Championships at Monkton Stadium. During the presentation, it was amazing to discover that not only had our B team finished 5^th, but our A team were crowned District Champions! They will now go on to represent South Tyneside in the County Finals on Tuesday 20^th June.

I was so proud to see our children achieve personal best performances; while they keenly supported each other throughout the day. It was also great to see so much support for St. Bede’s from our school community inside the stadium, which really helped inspire our teams.

It has been a great pleasure training our squad of 30 players this year, as their attitude in training has been brilliant. Meanwhile, their behaviour at the tournament was absolutely exemplary. Congratulations to our whole squad on a great day’s athletics, and good luck to our A team in the County Finals!

Today 5 squads consisting of 30 children from St. Bede’s enjoyed the South Tyneside Quicksticks tournament at Boldon School. It was great to see so many children take part in their first competitive event for St. Bede’s with so much enthusiasm!

All of the children dribbled and tackled their hearts out on a blustery and wet day. However, the weather didn’t dampen our spirits, as not just one but two of our teams finished top of their respective leagues on the day after playing some amazing hockey!

The Y3/4 children thoroughly deserved a great hockey day after the way they have keenly took part in practises over the winter months. Thank you also to the brilliant parent helpers who encouraged the children throughout the event.

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

St. Bede’s beat an excellent Cleadon side in a tense semi-final. We were forced to show our defensive resilience for long periods, but our team still had the quality to create and convert the only basket of the game.

The District final against Forest View was played in front of a huge crowd at half time in the Newcastle Eagles match. We got off to a flying start, as we sensationally scored two baskets in the opening minute! The players continued to play superbly throughout and added a third basket 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 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 event.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fours squads of St. Bede’s basketballers enjoyed the prestigious Hoops4Health Tournament at the home the Newcastle Eagles. In preparation, all of the children trained enthusiastically over the winter months. The children’s performances today really showed that hard work pays off; as all four of our teams reached the afternoon Play-Offs! Amazingly, one of our teams then went on to qualify for the District Grand Finals that take place next Friday (before & during the Eagles match against the London Lions).

Thank you to all of the children for your dedicated efforts in the build up to the event and the wonderful teamship on display, which carried us a long way on a wonderful day. I was extremely proud of you all!

We are delighted to announce that we have retained our School Games Platinum Mark status. Uniquely, we are still the only school in South Tyneside to hold this prestigious PE and Sport National award.  The School Games Committee has awarded St. Bede’s the accolade for “consistently high commitment to school sport and development of PE”.

Our school provides children with a wide range of sports provision in both curriculum time and after school. This includes taking part in large numbers at inter-school competitions, by entering multiple teams so children of all abilities can be involved.

Meanwhile, this term we look forward to children in the Juniors, Infants and Early Years attending local sport festivals. We are determined to keep striving to improve opportunities for everyone.

Thank you to everyone who has supported PE and school sport at St. Bede’s. Sport has the ability to enhance pupil’s discipline, character, communication, resilience and team work skills, which provide the tools to success in all subject areas and future life.

Everyone at St. Bede’s should be proud of this award, as everyone has played their part. Lunch time supervisors keenly encourage activity, while parents keep their children moving outside of school and get them involved in local community clubs. But most importantly, this award is recognition for our fantastic children who seek to lead healthy lives and enthusiastically get involved in school sport.