08
MAR
2019

City of M’cr Gymnastics host Primary Key Steps

Mcr Primary Key Steps Gymnastics saw a group of active, happy students showing amazing displays & real talent. Many thanks for the invaluable support & expertise from City of Mcr Gymnastics Club, who hosted at their world class club and officiated with experienced an...
08
MAR
2019

Primary Sports Leaders Academy a big hit

MHA and Whalley Range HS hosted a Primary Sports Leaders Academy managed in partnership with Man Utd Foundation. Students from 21 schools took part in the training earlier this year, returning this week to share ideas of how they’ve led sessions and increased physical...
08
MAR
2019

Primary Gala FINALS goes swimmingly well!

An exciting Primary Swimming Gala FINALS was held this week at the Mcr Aquatics Centre. There have been over 50 schools competing for a place in today’s finals. The heats were held at Abraham Moss, Northcity, Wythenshawe Forum and Wright Robison College. Beaver Rd won the...
08
MAR
2019

Volleyball – Clean sweep for Our Lady’s

Our Lady’s won all four events at the Mcr U13 & U15 girls & boys volleyball competition showing some outstanding play. Well done to Whalley Range girls for a strong performance @YourSchoolGames #GMSchoolGames @OlhsTweets @wrhs1118
10
DEC
2018

Vital role of schools – 60 minutes of activity – Active Lives Survey shows worrying results

The new Active Lives Survey’s initial results show worrying trend, with activity levels for 2.3 million children and young people (32.9%) doing less than 30 minutes of physical activity a day. The results show stark inequalities – 39% of children in the least affluent...
10
DEC
2018

Big entry at Under 15 Table Tennis Champs

Fantastic talent at the Manchester Schools’ Under 15 Table Tennis Championships. Results are as follows:- Boys MGS boys were 1st, 2nd & 3rd Girls Parrs Wood girls in 1st & 3rd, King David in 2nd.
27
NOV
2018

Are your students active for 60 minutes every day?

Health Foundation research says “people in most deprived areas of England develop multiple health conditions 10 years earlier than those in least deprived.” Schools have a Crucial role to play in giving all students at least 30 minutes of physical activity every day...
23
NOV
2018

St Peter’s are Manchester Y8/9 Indoor Athletics Boys & Girls CHAMPIONS

It’s so close at the top! Congratulations to St Peter’s for winning the Boys and the Girls finals at a tremendously competitive Manchester Y8/9 Indoor Athletics Championships. It was close for St Matthew’s girls and Wright Robinson boys who were only 7 and 3...
21
NOV
2018

Withington win Mcr Pop Lacrosse Competition

Fantastic Manchester Pop Lacrosse comp yesterday at Whalley Range High School with great play, great fun & great leaders from Withington High. Results were 1st & 2nd Withington, 3rd Heald Place 4th St Catherines.    
12
NOV
2018

Claremont Primary School crowned winner for their Contribution to Sport & Physical Activity in Education Award

The Contribution to Sport & Physical Activity in Education Award for 2018 goes to …… Claremont Primary School at the Manchester Sports Awards. Congratulations to all staff and students. This award rewards all of your dedication, determination and effort over the...