The Leeds South Sports Partnership “Key Step” gymnastics event took place at Bruntcliffe on 1^st March.

The event couldn’t have taken place without the generous help of many volunteers and specialist gymnastics judges who gave up their time to help.

In the Year 1 and 2 competition Blackgates team 1 won the event with Blackgates (2) and Drighlington (1) coming in second and third respectively.

The Year 3 and 4 Foundation event was decided by a close winning margin. The winning team had 104 points whilst 2^nd place had 102 points. The winning team was Blackgates (4) and Rothwell Victoria came second, Drighlington (6) came third.

Sophie Hobbah of Drighlington won the Year 3 and 4 Advanced competition. In second was Ella Runton and third was Noah Cage. All three were from Drighlington (7).

In the Foundation event for the year 5 and 6 competitors was just as close as the earlier years, with less than 2 points separating winners Blackgates (6) from second place Rothwell Victoria. Drighlington (8) had to settle for third.

Sophie Pearce won the year 5 and 6 advanced, with Anna Crossland finishing in second. Both Girls were from Drighlington (10)

The 2009 Leeds South Sports Partnership under-14 and under-16 table tennis was held at Bruntcliffe School on December 3^rd.

4 teams battled it out for the under-14 title, Cockburn’s “A” team emerged as winners, having been undefeated. Morley came a close second, followed by Cockburn “B” and Rodillian.

The under-16 competition had 6 teams. This time Morley did one better and won, without losing a game. Woodkirk came second, losing only once (to Morley), South Leeds Academy were third. Cockburn, Rodillian and Bruntcliffe completed the running.

The Cockburn Family Football Tournament was held for Yr 5 & 6 mix gender pupils. 

There were 4 schools (Cottingley Primary, Middleton Primary, Beeston St Anthony’s and Hugh Gaitskell) who all competed in a very successful tournament. 

The final, which was Cottingley Primary B Team against Hugh Gaitskell, was a close game with Hugh Gaitskell finally winning 3-1. 

Middleton Primary finished 3^rd after beating Cottingley A Team in the 3^rd/4^th Place Play-Off. 

Some Yr11 students from Cockburn helped make the event a great success.  There were approximately 70 pupils participating who all seemed to enjoy the event.  Thanks to staff who brought the their pupils and the people at Cockburn who helped make the event a success. 

Finally, well done Hugh Gaitskell!

Cockburn family Sportshall Athletics come and try event- Pupils from Westwood, Middleton St Mary’s and Middleton St Phillips attended a ‘Come and Try’ event. 

We had a number of Young Sports Leaders from Cockburn run the event and helped make it a great success.  Everyone did really well in their first taste of sportshall athletics and everyone left with a smile on their face.  Middleton St Mary’s have entered the sportshall athletics competition held at Cockburn in November so good luck!

Cockburn family Orienteering! 

Great event held at Westwood Primary on 7^th Oct.  Westwood Primary won the event but all the kids really enjoyed the competition and those who were new to the sport (Middleton Primary) took to it really well.

Alex Cooper from Royds has been selected to compete in this years UK School Games in Gymnastics.

The partnership are very pleased to have such a talented young man achieving this kind of sporting success.

We would like to congratulate Alex on his fantastic achievement.

Cockburn College of Arts held their first KS2 dance festival last month. Dance teachers from the school delivered sessions in 5 of their feeder primaries, and created material to be performed in the show.

The aim of the festival was to introduce students to choreography, different dance style and performance. The whole of Beeston Primaries year 6 cohort were involved and spilt into male and female dance groups. The boys dance focused on breaking down the barriers and stigma often attached to boys and dance. Their ‘Matrix’ themed dance contained break dance, contemporary dance and gymnastics. The festival acted as a celebration of dance and showcased many gifted and talented dancers. It is hoped that when they participate in dance classes in year 7, they will have a positive and enthusiastic approach to the lessons. 

KS3,4, and 5 dancers performed pieces during the show, to highlight to progression that can be made in dance throughout a child education. These included BTEC yr 10  students , yr 11 male duets and past pupils from Cockburn, who are now studying at Park Lane College, who performed A level dance work.

‘ It was the best day of my life….’ (year 6 male pupils Beeston primary)

Just to say a very big thank you for all the hard work you put in over many weeks to prepare for yesterday. It was a fantastic experience that the kids will always remember. (A.Giff Beeston primary staff)

The primary schools who qualified for the plate competition in the indoor athletics competed at South Leeds.

East Ardsley cames runners up and Rothwell Victoria were the winners of the Plate Indoor Athletics.

Well done to all pupils who took part.

Tuesday 2^nd December

Held at Royds High School

On a cold wintery day our Orienteering went very well. This was the culmination of the family competitions that had already taken place with the winners representing their family of schools.

The pupils had a great time and competed to a high standard.

The adults who accompanied them though got very cold, but this did not dampen their spirits and they encouraged their pupils very positively.

The event would not have been as successful had it not been for the valued help of the Royds Sports Leaders – Thank you very much!

Congratulations to all the pupils who worked extremely well.

Well done to Rothwell C of E winners of the Year 5 Competition (Again!)

Well done also to Oulton winners of the Year 6 Competition

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