School Sports Crew

Well done to our Y6 children who attended the basketball tournament today. They played brilliantly, worked very well as a team and demonstrated excellent sporting values. They finished in 3rd place so we are very proud of them.

Tonight was our B Team’s first tournament after the season break. We played three games, winning one and drawing two. We just missed out on a place in the final which was a huge shame as we played so well and were unlucky not to get a goal in the last match. Everyone gave it their all and we are …

Today, some of our Year 5 and 6 children represented our school in the Swimming Gala hosted by Easington Sports Partnership at Peterlee Leisure Centre. We had a fantastic morning competing in races using different swimming strokes. We won some of the heats and came 5th overall. Well done to all of the children that attended, they showed excellent sporting …

We are so proud of our Y5 and Y6 pupils who have represented our school at the sportshall athletics today. The children took part in track and field events and came 4th overall which is a fantastic achievement. Well done!   Here are some action shots caught on camera by Miss Scarr!

Today some of our children attended the Hi-5 netball festival. There were seven schools in total and the girls showed excellent communication and team-work on their way to a third place finish overall. Well done girls!

Both of our teams were playing in a league fixture tonight against Ryhope Juniors. The A-Team took an early lead but Ryhope quickly levelled the score and scored another to make the score 2-1 to them. In the second half, we didn’t give up and kept at them. There were goals galore in the second half and the score finished …

Our B Team played their first tournament of the season tonight. They were absolutely fantastic! We had three matches to play and were on amazing form. The first game was played against Westlea and our boys won. Dominic scored a cracking goal from outside the box! Finley and Dominic worked really well upfront with some excellent passing and striking. The …

Please see the football fixtures for the A and B team for this half of the season.  After the October half term, matches are not played as it is too dark after school. The second half of the season begins after February half term. These fixtures will be made at a later date.

Our A Team were in action tonight for the first time this season. They played brilliantly and showed excellent sportsmanship and sporting values at all times. Excellent skill and teamwork saw them reach the final of the 7-A-Side Tournament. They were very worthy runners up but each received a well deserved medal and a fantastic trophy, hopefully the first of …

Year 5 were all absolutely amazing this week. Happy smiles all round and, despite some nerves, it was so wonderful to see friends back together, being active, being creative, chatting and settling into their new class and school year. A wonderful start to our new sketchbooks as well so we had to share these pictures! And as you can see… …

Y5 enjoyed learning some basic Judo moves this morning. All classes have taken part over the past 2 days so a huge thanks to the club. If anyone is interested in joining, your child will have brought a flier home. A free introductory session is available – contact 0121 728 6987. Classes in Seaham are at All Saints church hall …

Year 5 and 6 multi sports club are having a great time with John doing some Box Fit tonight!

Year 5 are working hard on their paired routines in gymnastics this week.  

A huge well done to Roman in Year 3, who came 1st in a dancing competition. Roman came 1st in singles dance, pairs dance and group dance when he went to a dance competition at Butlins during the half term holidays. He has obviously worked very hard. Congratulations Roman from your St. Cuthbert’s friends.

On Tuesday we went to a netball competition in peterlee at Dene School.  We played Easington Colliery and Ribbon School who were all very good.  We played as a team really well and won with an overall score of 15 points.  We had to keep swapping positions so we could all have a game without anyone being left out. Every …

Gail from skipping school came in as part of our active week this week. She worked with all classes and trained some of our KS2 children to be playground leaders. Our skills are absolutely amazing!

Year 5/6 Dance Club took part in the Dance Showcase this year.  They did so well representing our school.  Well done Dance Club, we are so proud of you all. Miss Armes and Mrs Strong

Isaac and Sam enjoyed a night at the Sports Partnership Sport Awards. They even met a real Olympian, Chris Heap. Our school was awarded the Gold award for Leadership.

We are delighted to announce that on Friday night we were presented with an award from County Durham Sport for Primary School Contribution to Sport and Physical Activity as part of their ‘Active Durham Sport & Physical Activity’ awards. We were nominated for the award by Mrs Hall (our link teacher and adviser from the Sports Partnership we belong to …