Before we even started today, I was very proud of our two teams to be in the County Finals alongside the best 20 teams from the 400 plus sides which had been involved in recent District Athletics competitions.

Our teams put in their usual determined performances and achieved so much, despite being one of the smallest schools to qualify for the finals.

Firstly, our Y3/4 team were in incredible from as they jumped, threw and sprinted their way to silver medals as they finished County Runners up 2025!

Meanwhile, the Year 5/6 put their heart and soul into their athletics and finished a highly creditable 6^th in the County; they should be very proud of themselves – especially after becoming District Champions only a few days ago.

We also collected individual accolades as Harvey & Ralph achieved joint silver in the Y3/4 boys competition, while Robyn was the highest scoring County girl – an outstanding achievement!

Today concluded an exciting and highly successful athletics summer season where a lot of children have grown and flourished.

It has been great to see the children developing their skills and teamship together and the whole school community coming together as one to support each other.

Thank you to everyone who supported our amazing children at Monkton Stadium today and to all of our brilliant athletes – I am so proud of you all!

Yesterday thirty Y5/6 athletes had a wonderful time competing in the District Athletics Championships at Monkton Stadium. All of our teams performed superbly; while our A team were overall District Champions- an outstanding achievement!

Our children had a great attitude in training and everyone strived for  personal best performances in the finals. Once again, the support throughout the squad for each other was so positive and up lifting- well done everyone!

The A team will now go on to represent South Tyneside in the County Finals on Friday 27^th June at Monkton Stadium. They will compete against the best athletes from Newcastle, North Tyneside, Sunderland and Gateshead.

It was great to see so much support for St. Bede’s children from our school community inside the stadium, which really helped inspire our teams!

Congratulations to our whole squad on a great day’s athletics and good luck to our A team in the County Finals!

Meanwhile, on a personal note I was very proud of how much the children have developed holistically as both athletes and people during their sporting journey over the last four years; in what for many was their last competitive event for St. Bede’s. They all were a credit to themselves, their family and our school.

 

 

 

 

 

Yesterday thirty four Y3/4 athletes had a wonderful time competing in the District Athletics Championships at Monkton Stadium. All of our teams performed superbly, with all of them finishing in the top 12 out of 35 teams, while our A team were overall District Champions- an outstanding achievement!

Our children had a great attitude in training and everyone aimed for  personal best performances in the finals. Once again, the support throughout the squad for each other was so positive and up lifting- well done everyone!

The A team will now go on to represent South Tyneside in the County Finals on Friday 27^th June at Monkton Stadium. They will compete against the best athletes from Newcastle, North Tyneside, Sunderland and Gateshead.

It was great to see so much support for St. Bede’s children from our school community inside the stadium, which really helped inspire our teams!

Congratulations to our whole squad on a great day’s athletics and good luck to our A team in the County Finals!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our Y3/4 gymnasts represented South Tyneside today at Royal Grammar School in Newcastle in the Gymnastics County Finals. They performed with great courage and incredible skill to present their polished routines to the judges. Amazingly, they were rewarded with a well deserved podium finish to clinch County bronze medals! Our gymnasts were in fantastic company on the podium – alongside previous winners King’s Priory and RGS.

The children also had a great time enjoying a variety of fun gymnastics and trampoline activities in a wonderful setting. I am so proud of your dedication throughout your journey this season and of course your superb performances today!

Both of our Y3/4 Gymnastics teams enjoyed a special day in the District Finals today; where our B team claimed a superb fourth place finish while our A side became South Tyneside Champions 2025!

 

Our children should be very proud of themselves for their performances and the dedication they showed in preparing for the event. It was wonderful to see the team spirit in our teams as they really supported each other throughout.

 

Meanwhile, all of our gymnasts had a great day exploring a variety of activities at the brilliant Urban factory.

 

The A team will now have the wonderful opportunity to represent South Tyneside in the County Finals at Royal Grammar School in Newcastle.

 

Thank you to our fantastic parent helpers who really encouraged our children at the Finals.

Our school enjoyed a wonderful Cricket day to start our term in partnership with Durham CC and South Shields CC. Laura Trotter who represents Durham Cricket Academy delivered an inspiring assembly, before providing coaching for all classes from Y1-Y6 throughout the day.

At the end of the day, Miss Trotter handed out flyers alongside South Shields chairman Patrick Powlett advertising fantastic cricket opportunities this summer at our local club. The children had a great day experiencing cricket in the sunshine; thank you to Laura and Patrick!

 

Well done to the children who launched themselves into a variety of sports and arts activities this week. They were all amazing and the images from the week  show their fantastic efforts! Enjoy the rest of the holidays and of course your well deserved Easter eggs!