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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
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!
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.
2023-24 Sports News
Mon 17th Jun - Y5 Netball
The Y5 netball team played St Nicholas'. With a few crisp passes, we were able to score one goal from Esme and later on Daisy scored another great goal. Slowly, Esme scored once again which led us to a 3-0 headstart for the second quarter. St Nicholas' gave us a hard challenge, but Eva managed to score another goal for Great Crosby. Shortly agter the next quarter, greyer and Matilda scored to make our total 6-0. Momemnts later, Greyer managed to score another whopping goal to make the final score 7-0. We would like to thank our coaches Leah, Zara and Grace, and everyone who came to watch the netball match. Well done to both teams for a good game.
Wed 5th Jun - Jack Riding Football Tournament
Wow! What an afternoon we had for our Jack Riding Football Tournament.
Thank you to all the schools who took part; the staff at Great Crosby who helped make the event a success; our past pupils and Sacred Heart pupils who volunteered to referee; the hundreds of spectators who cheered all the teams on; and of course, the teams themselves. Congratulations to Great Crosby (green team!) who won the final against Valewood. The trophy returns to Great Crosby for the first time since 2019.
Mon 13th May - Southport Waterloo One Mile Races
Well done to our Year 5 and 6 girls and boys teams who took part in the Southport Waterloo One Mile Races in Victorai Park Southport. We even won the Y5 girls race!
Thu 25th Apr - Year 6 Netball
Well done to our Year 6 netball team who played their first match, showing resilience to come back from 3-0 down to draw 3-3 with St Edmund’s and St Thomas’.
Thu 21st Mar - Merseyside Gymnastics Competition
Congratulations to the Year 4 gymnastics team who represented Sefton today at the Merseyside Youth Games in Birkenhead. All the children performed superbly and demonstrated their excellent gymnastics skills, to the best of their ability. The team won the 'Spirit of the Games' award for their group routine doing themselves and Great Crosby proud.
Mon 11th Mar - Cross Country
Well done to our cross-country teams who cmpeted at Hillside. Click/tap the green button to see this season's cross-country photos.
Fri 1st Mar - Year 3 Dodgeball
Some of our children took part in the Year 3 dodgeball festival at St Michael's. They loved it, we didn't win, but they had fun! Click/tap the green button to see the photos.
Wed 28th Feb - Year 4 Sefton Gymnastics Competition
Huge congratulations to Joshua, Sophie, Henry, Niamh and Kendal for winning at the Year 4 Sefton Gymnastics Competition. They will be representing Central Sefton in the Merseyside Games in the future. Massive congratulations to Daniel, Aoife, Patrick, Myla and Jessic who came 2nd. Mrs Lloyd is so proud of the bravery, determination and dedication of the entire team. Welld one Year 4! You were out of this world.
Tue 27th Feb - Cross Country Races
Our Year 5 and Year 6 cross-country teams competed at the third Sefton Schools Cross Country races at Litherland Sports Park.
Mon 26th Feb - Netball Practice
Netball practice has begun on Mondays after school with Miss Milward. Click the green button to see some photos.
Thu 22nd Feb - Year 6 Boys v St Nicholas' - Griffiths Cup
The Year 6 boys cup team played in the first round of the Griffiths cup against St. Nicholas'. After a team talk and some organisation, we were ready to play. The game kicked off and we immediately made an impact, with harry playing a great pass to Joe, then taking it past their keeper, and slotting it in the net. We brought our lead up to 2-0 with Oliver getting a head on it during a challenge, which could have been a penalty call.
Just before half time, St. Nick's made an attack and brought the score to 2-1. The second half kicked off after a short break and we made an immediate impact with Joe getting his second of the game. Some excellent defending and incredible keeping kept the score in our favour and Max managed to bring the score to 4-1 in the last few minutes of the game. We would like to thank Mr Critchley for managing the team and everyone who came to watch. We look forward to progressing even further in the competition. GO GREAT CROSBY!
Thu 22nd Feb - Year 6 Girls Football v St Nicholas'
The Year 6 Girls footbal team played a league game away against St Nicholas'. The game started and we were in the lead as Emily scored a great goal. 1-0. Then St Nick's went down the other end and scored. 1-1. After that Emily crossed the ball into the box and St Nick's scored an own goal. 2-1. St Nick's then went down the other end and equalised again. It was 2-2 at half time.
After that May saved a cracking shot keeping it level. Next Carys dribbled past 3 players and shot into the right corner. 3-2. Unfortunately St Nick's scored two more goals, making it it 4-3 to them. All the girls p[layed amazingly and thank Mrs Richards for coming and supporting them.
Wed 21st Feb - Year 5 and Year 6 Multi-Sports Festival
Our Year 5 and Year 6 children showed great teamwork in supporting each other in the Chesterfield High School Multi-Sports Festival. They enjoyed bean bag in to the basket; long jump & high jump; mini hurdles; giant bal volleyball; curling and archery.
Fri 1st Dec - Year 3 Multi-Sports Festival
Well done to our Year 3 children who took part so well in the Multi-Sports Festival at Chesterfield High School.
Fr 24th Nov - Year 4 Multi-Sports Festival
Our children represented our school very well at the Year 4 Multi-Sports Festival at Chesterfield High School.
Fri 10th Nov - Central Sefton Sport Partnership Swimming Gala
Congratulations to our Year 6 swimming team who won the Central Sefton Sport Partnership Swimming Gala, with excellent individual and relay performances. They have belatedly been presented with their medals.
Fri 3rd Nov - Chesterfield Sports Partnership Y5 Girls Football Festival
Two teams of Great Crosby girls played in the Chesterfield Sports Partnership Y5 Girls Football Festival. Both teams played sportingly, representing our school very well. For one team it was their first experience of playing in a tournament and they did win a game. Our more experienced team won their group. Well played everyone!
Tue 10th Oct - Sefton Cross Country League
Once again, well done and thank you to all the children who represented the school so well at the Sefton Cross Country League Race 2 at Merchant Taylors.
Mon 25th Sep - Sefton Cross Country League
Well done and thank you to all the children who represented the school so well at the Sefton Cross Country League Race 1 at The Northern Club
Fri 22nd Sep - Chesterfield Sports Partnership Y6 Boys Football Festival
We sent two teams to the Chesterfield Sports Partnership Y6 Football Festival. Both teams represented our school very well. Congratulations to the 'A' team who won the tournament.
Sat 25th Nov - Merseyside County Primary Schools Cross-Country Championships
Very well done to all our cross-country runners who represented Sefton in the Merseyside County Primary Schools Cross-Country Championships in Sefton Park, helping Sefton to win bronze.
Swimming
Jack Riding Trophy 2023
Jack Riding was and always will be a member of our Great Crosby family. He was an excellent
ambassador, hard worker, and a brilliant footballer with a smashing left foot. But the greatest
quality that Jack possessed was as a friend to ALL. He never judged or left anyone out, everyone was welcome to join in Jack's football match.
Each year, we celebrate Jack's legacy by awarding The Jack Riding Trophy. It is awarded to a pupil
who has demonstrated excellent sportsmanship, not only the pitch when playing but in the way that
they are always ready to offer support and encourage others - just like Jack did.
Throughout the year, he has represented our school in many different sporting events always
with a quiet determination and a smile on his face. On and off the sports arena, the new recipient
of this award has displayed many of Jack's qualities. He is focused, driven and tenacious - never
giving up and never allowing others to either. He is a role model, he lives out our school mission
statement he truly does have life and has it to the full. As a skilled and talented player, who is always
ready to put the team first, always willing to play any positions to an exceptional standard and
always the first to congratulate others.
His ability to read the game of football is second to none, he has a clear vision seeing what is
needed - this is true on and off the pitch. As a player he can spot a pass, as a friend he can spot
the person in need, he knows what people need, sometimes it is a kind word, sometimes it is just
that smile. He is are always there. A safe place where everyone can be themselves.
Just as importantly though is this recipient’s positive attitude. His kindness has been observed on
many occasions it shines out from within, lighting up our school since Reception. He understands
how to best support friends in the most difficult times. He encourages others to reach their goals -
willing them to be successful. He makes good choices even when they are not the easiest of
choices. He always stands up for what he believes to be right even if it means he is standing
alone. He is loyal and true.
Our award winner can lead from the front and equally be a loyal and cooperative member of a team
⁃ giving others a chance to lead - always caring about how he can make others feel valued and
good about themselves.
He is a brave box to box midfielder whose skill and courage has enabled others to shine. He doesn’t seek success and praise, instead he shows an integrity beyond his years. This award came as a surprise to him, as he probably felt others deserved it more.
But we can honestly say there is no one more deserving.
This year's Jack Riding Trophy was awarded to Archie McLean.
On the day of the presentation, we held a non-uniform day where children brought in donations to the South Sefton Foodbank.