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 successfully qualified for the District Grand Finals event ( date TBC) 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 of our teams cheering for one another on the different pitches.

In preparation, all of the children had trained keenly 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!