Great Crosby Catholic Primary 01519248661 admin.greatcrosby@schools.sefton.gov.uk
The Northern Road, Crosby, Liverpool, L23 2RQ
Sport
Introduction
We are proud of our sporting tradition at Great Crosby. Our teams take part in local leagues and competitions with regular success.
During the year we train and have teams for football, swimming, cross-country, netball, athletics, rugby, rounders and cricket.
In lessons, the children also practise dance and gymnastics skills, hockey, basketball and lacrosse. Y3 have weekly swimming sessions.
The physical education policy at our school is to encourage children to enjoy all aspects of sport, whether it is competitive, creative and individual or team based.
Sport activities help pupils develop skills in physical activity and teamwork, build self- esteem and develop social skills.
As a school, we recognise the need to work towards an inclusive approach that allows as many pupils as possible to experience competitive sport and in some cases this will mean representing the school in competitions and inter-school events.
The full version of our Sport Philosophy can be downloaded below.
Sports News 2024-25
Tue 21st May - Y6 Girls Netball
The Year 6 girls netball team played fantasically against St William of York to win 12-2.
Tue 13th May - Year 3 at Finch Farm
Our Year 3 boys came third in the Everton in the Community tournament at Finch Farm, representing Sefton schools. They were defeated in an intense semi-final after having a goal disallowed. They all played really well and made the school proud.
Year 1 Football
Thank you to the Year 1 footballers who represented our school so well at the tournament at Chesterfield High. They won four games and drew one.
24th Apr - An Unexpected Match
Some of our girls had an unexpected match. Click/tap the button to watch their report.
28th Feb - Y6 Girls Football at Finch Farm
Our Y6 Girls football team represented us very well at the tournament at Finch Farm.
9th Dec - Swimming
Congratulations to Edie in Year 4 who represented Crosby Swimming Club in Wavertree at the weekend, winning five medals in a variety of events:
Gold- 200m individual medley; Silver - 100m breaststroke, 50m freestyle, 50m butterfly; Bronze - 50m backstroke
11th Oct - Y5 Girls Football Tournament at Chesterfield
Two teams represented Great Crosby tremendously well at Chesterfield High's Football Tournament. After a number a good performances, we came third overall.
24th Sep - Cross-Country Races at The Northern Club
Well done to all of our cross-country runners from Years 4, 5, 6 who took part in the Sefton Schools Cross-Country Races at The Northern Club on Tuesday evening.We had 67 runners in our squad!
Y6 Girls Football
Mon 19th May - Well played to our girls who beat St Nicholas's 2-0.
Thu 24th Apr - An Unexpected Match
Fri 28th Feb - Finch Farm Tournament
Jack Riding Trophy 2024
The Jack Riding Trophy is presented each year to our young sporting star. This does not necessarily mean the best, fastest most skilful sportsperson but someone who has shown excellent sportsmanship.
Jack was and will always be a member of our Great Crosby family. Yes, he was an amazing footballer but he was much more than that. He was a son, a brother, a nephew, a friend and a classmate. Although he wasn’t top of the class, he always tried really hard in everything he undertook. He followed rules and respected the talents of everyone in his team and that of those in the teams he played against. So it is right and fitting that we honour his memory with an award to an amazing sportsperson.
Mr Critchley's introduction to this year's winner:
This award was not an easy one to decide because it has been a privilege and honour to manage the football this year. Every member of each team has proved themselves worthy of this award, but I could only pick one. This person has been cool, calm and collected throughout every game and held his head high whether we have won or lost. He has a great ability to rally his teammates and make sure that everyone feels valued and respected. I have called this person my wall at the back on numerous occasions and he has made some vital blocks and interceptions over the years. He is a true inspiration and excellent ambassador for our school and more than deserving of the Jack Riding award, so please join me in congratulating, Joe Halligan
On the day of the presentation, we held a non-uniform day where children brought in donations to the South Sefton Foodbank.
