Amazingly we had two teams in two different sports competing in County Finals today! Our District Cricket Champions were playing at Mainsforth CC in Ferryhill, while the Y3 Tennis squad were at the Sunderland Tennis Centre.

Both teams had a fantastic time, supported their friends and gave a fantastic account of themselves. Indeed Miss Moffett and I were very proud of both teams, as they were very much the pride of South Tyneside – simultaneously at both Mainsforth and Sunderland.

Today our two cricket teams took part in the biggest competition in the region, with 40 teams involved. The B team went unbeaten all day, coming joint top of their group at a sunny South Shields Cricket Club.

The A team were also in top form, and in an exciting finale they managed a record run chase to become South Tyneside Champions. They will proudly go on to represent the borough in the County Finals in Durham.

The children were a credit to the school, as they displayed the true ‘spirit of cricket’ throughout.

The children in Y1-Y3 were given a given a ‘Chance2Shine’ by Durham CC today; with an invitation to get involved in All Stars Cricket this summer at South Shields Cricket Club. All of the children had a great time catching, throwing and hitting sixes!