Tremendous Tag Rugby Effort!
(Salma, Eleanor and Cara -Y6):
On Tuesday this week, 14 pupils from Bridge School went to Tag Rugby at the Canterbury Rugby Club to compete in a tournament. We split into 2 teams : 1 and 2. We led some warm-ups before our first games. Bridge 1 won most of their games, competing very well.…
Handball Happiness!
This week, 2 teams of children from Year 6 went to a Handball competition at Canterbury Academy. There were 3 ‘leagues’ with approximately 15 schools attending. Both of our teams played really well and improved their skills in each match. Here are some comments from the children:
“We saw lots…
Sports Crew Training
On Tuesday 27th September, some Year 5 children went to Canterbury Academy for training on how to be a member of Sports Crew. There were several schools there and the Crew were asked to think about what skills are needed for this and then they had to create a game (or games) that they could teach…
Swimming Success!
Elsa (Y4), has recently had success at a swimming gala. She is shown wearing her gold medal and has written a brief report:
“On Monday 4th July, I went to a gala. I was in ‘Sharks’ but there were also ‘Stingrays’ and ‘Dolphins’. I swam in 3 races; all freestyle. My first one, I came 4th - I was…
Kent Schools Golf Championship News
On 3rd May, Christina (Year6) competed in the Kent Schools Golf Championships. Oscar (School Council , Year 6) interviewed her and Georgia (Year 6) took notes:
O: How long did it take to get to the tournament?
C: 45 minutes.
O: What sort of tournament was it?
C: A tournament for…
Virtual Dance Competition
In March, some children from KS1 and KS2 entered a virtual dance competition. We have just received the results so this is 'hot off the press'; however, the medals and certificates have not arrived yet but will be given to the relevant children next term. The results are:
KS1 Novice Male - 1st…
Year 4 Quicksticks Tournament
12 children from Year 4 had a very exciting day yesterday (30th March) when they attended a Quicksticks (Primary Hockey) tournament. The children were in 2 teams of 6 and there were 25 teams from the Canterbury and Herne Bay districts taking part. Team 2 played very well and a special mention…
St Edmund’s Hockey Festival
On Monday 21st March, 10 children from Years 5 & 6, went to a sports festival held by St Edmund’s. The children benefited from taking part in lots of different hockey-related activities led by coaches from Canterbury Hockey Club and Sports Leaders from St Edmund’s school. They were treated to a…
A chance to try different sports - accessible to all
On Thursday 31st March, six children from Years 3,4,5 & 6 attended an enjoyable sports event at Canterbury Academy run by Blean School. The children took part in 5 different activities which were Boccia, Seated Volleyball, Goal Ball, Pickleball and Body Boards. The children had a great time and…
Sam at the Regional Hockey Finals
We're always keen to hear about and celebrate the children's sporting successes outside of school.
Sam played for Canterbury U10 boys earlier this month at the Regional Hockey Finals at Charterhouse School in Guildford. They were pleased to come away with a silver medal having competed against…
Judo Training (Commonwealth Games Initiative)
On Thursday 24th March, 30 children from Years 4,5 & 6 attended a training session to introduce them to Judo. Martin, from the Prince of Wales Club, and his 3 coaches put the children through their paces and showed them how to perform some holds and how to understand the Judo commands.
The…
Hockey Awards
Jess (Year 4) has received an accolade from her club (Canterbury HC) at the annual awards where she was presented with the Player of the Year award and a trophy. She is pictured here with her sister, Megan (Year 6), as they both also got medals on the same day for winning a club tournament (Polo…
