At St Mary’s Academy, we believe PE is integral to the well-being and happiness of our pupils and it is our responsibility to introduce children to the importance of a healthy and active lifestyle. We pride ourselves on our inclusive curriculum where we offer a broad range of activities through high quality teaching. We encourage healthy competition, resilience and perseverance in our school through a range of inter and intra-school events. We promote our staff to be role models and encourage our positive ethos to PE in all of our teaching.
2024/2025 Sporting Events/Competitions
Sports Day – June 2025
KS1 and KS2 joined together for our annual sports day. Although a very hot day, it was full of fun and enthusiasm. The children gathered together in their four school houses across the school to compete against each other in a carousel of activities. The children gave so much effort and there was lots of cheering each other on, creating a fun atmosphere. Family and friends came along to support and we finished the afternoon with class races and with a parent’s race (we can certainly see where our children get their competitiveness from!). Harrisons ices were present all afternoon and lots of children were treated to tasty treats. At the end of the afternoon, all of the points were added to the house points collected over the year, the overall winners were; BOSCO! Well done to everyone.
EYFS Sports Day – June 2025
EYFS came together to take part in their annual sports day. They were cheered on by their parents and other friends from their teams whilst they took part in 4 different races. All of the children showed great resilience on such a hot day and ran their best. The children were separated into our 4 school house teams but all showed great sportsmanship towards each other. Sports day was concluded with an eagerly awaited parents race! Upon returning to class, the children and staff were treated to a well deserved ice lolly. You should be really proud of yourselves EYFS!
Y6 Rounders Festival – June 2025
Some of our year 5 and 6 children took part in a rounders festival at Toll Bar Academy. In this develop event the intent was to support fair competition and foster social connections. The focus was not solely on winning but to focus on the School Games Values.
Year 2 Quad Athletics – June 2025
Sixteen children were chosen to represent our school at this quad athletics festival. The event theme was to develop and compete with the intent to help support individual development within sport.
GTFC Football Tournament – June 2025
Our Year 5/6 football team took part in a local tournament against other GTF Priority schools. This event is to help develop our football team and engage them into playing competitively.
Year 1 Most Active Class for Lent 2 – May 2025
Year 1 were the most active class during Lent 2 which led to a prize of an afternoon of Dance. The Lincs Inspire Team came to provide a musical dance workshop to the children. The children (and the staff!) had so much fun. It was a great alternative way to promote being active and healthy. Having fun prizes, promotes the children to want to stay active during the week to win the weekly competition within school. Well done Year 1!
Year 5/6 Quad Athletics – May 2025
Sixteen children were chosen to represent our school at this quad athletics festival. The event theme was to develop and compete with the intent to help support individual development within sport.
Years 3/4 Quad Athletics – May 2025
Sixteen children were chosen to represent our school at this quad athletics festival. The event theme was to develop and compete with the intent to help support individual development within sport.
Years 3/4 Cricket – May 2025
Eight children from years 3 and 4 took part in this develop and engage event against other schools in the area. Working as part of a team, the intent of this event was to engage new audiences.
KS2 Cricket – April 2025
Six KS2 children took part in this develop and engage event against other schools in the area. Working as part of a team, the intent of this event was to engage new audiences.
Balance Bike Sessions for Reception – April 2025
Balance is for ages three to five and aims to develop co-ordination using a balance bike to encourage children to progress into riding a pedal bike. Coaches deliver the sessions in schools as part of a 6 week course that has proven to be effective in helping children to prepare for taking part in Bikeability training in Year 5. They deliver the sessions with their own bikes ensuring access for all.
Year 6, Most Active Class for Lent 1 – April 2025
Year 6 were the most active class during Lent 1 which led to a prize of an afternoon of glow dodgeball! What fun we had. The children wore white t shirts and put UV paint on themselves. The lights were then turned off which made the UV paint glow. The children had such good fun and even children who sometimes don’t like participating in PE, found the confidence to have fun and enjoy themselves
Grimsby Town, Football Friendly – April 2025
A friendly football match, took place with our school and another local school. The friendly match was arranged and supported by Grimsby Town Foundation. The match was a great chance for the children to put their football skills to the test and work with each other as a team. St. Mary’s shone through with their ability to continuously encourage each other and their fantastic sportsmanship manner towards the other school
Y3/4 Cheerleading Festival – March 2025
Twelve children were chosen to represent our school at this cheerleading festival. The event theme was to develop and engage with the intent to engage new audiences.
Y4 Dance Festival – March 2025
Children from Year 4 were chosen to take part in this festival to engage new audiences. Children learnt dance routines and the importance of stretching before and after dancing. Four children were also awarded with medals for their motivation and enthusiasm throughout the morning.
Let Girls Play – March 2025
Ten girls were chosen to represent our school at a national football festival. The event theme was to engage new audiences and teaching those that took part basic skills needed to play football.
Year 3 Active Maths – March 2025
Children from Year 3 attended an active maths event where they learnt different ways to incorporate physical activity within their maths lessons.
Y5/6 Athletics Final – February 2025
The athletic team returned to the develop final competing against five other local schools. They took part in the same activities and came fifth overall. Amazing result to reach the final, well done!
Most Active Class (Advent 2); Year 5 – February 2025
n Advent 2, Y5 were the most active class in gaining steps. As a prize they were taken to Rock Up in Hull. This was a fantastic opportunity to not only reward being the most active but also promoting the importance of being active. It was a fantastic morning and it gave the students an opportunity to do something that they may not normally get to experience. It was enjoyed by all, well done Y5
Year 6 Get Glowing – February 2025
Twelve children were chosen to represent our school at this indoor Get Glowing festival. The event theme was to engage children’s interest in sport with the intent to increase motivation within young people to be physically active.
Year 2 Get Glowing – February 2025
Ten children were chosen to represent our school at this indoor Get Glowing festival. The event theme was to engage children’s interest in sport with the intent to increase motivation within young people to be physically active.
Years 5 & 6 Dodgeball – February 2025
Six children were chosen to represent our school at this indoor dodgeball festival. The event theme was to develop children’s skills and interest in the sport with the intent to help support fair competition and foster social connections.
KS2 Kurling – January 2025
Two children were chosen for a New Age Kurling compete event. This event is a pathway to the county final.
This was an event for our more competitive children and the boys did themselves proud achieving second place in their group.
Y5/Y6 Cheerleading Festival – January 2025
Twelve children were chosen to represent our school at this cheerleading festival. The event theme was to develop and engage with the intent to engage new audiences.
Y3/Y4 Indoor Athletics – January 2025
Eighteen children were chosen to represent our school at this indoor athletics festival. The event theme was to develop and compete with the intent to help support individual development within sport.
Panathlon – November 2024
Eight children were chosen to represent our school at this indoor Panathlon event. The event theme was to engage children’s interest in sport and focus on targeting young people who would benefit from becoming more physically active and to develop a focus on the School Games Values. The intent was to improve health and wellbeing, physical, social and emotional wellbeing. They achieved 5th place, well done!
Most Active Class (Advent 1); Year 2 – November 2024
Each day, two children from each class wear a Fitbit and steps are recorded daily. At the end of the week the most active class is presented with a certificate and trophy. Year two, were the most active class over Advent Term 1 and as a treat, had an afternoon of boxing. They all enjoyed themselves and it was a great way to have fun and keep fit
KS1 Dance Festival – November 2024
Children from Year 2 were chosen to take part in this festival to engage new audiences in this fun physical activity. Children learnt new dances and the importance of stretching before and after dancing. Two children from each school were awarded the most enthusiastic dancers.
KS2 Ten Pin Panathlon – November 2024
Children from KS2 were chosen to take part in this festival to engage new audiences increasing their physical activity. The intent was to improve the physical, social and emotional wellbeing of those taking part. Out of the 9 schools participating they came 2nd. An amazing result well done!
Years 5/6 Athletics – November 2024
Eighteen children were chosen to represent our school at this indoor athletics festival. The event theme was to develop and compete with the intent to help support individual development within sport. A fantastic result finishing second with individual race wins.
KS2 Boccia Event 2 – October 2024
Two KS2 children took part in this develop and engage event against other schools in the area. Working as part of a team, the intent of this event was to engage new audiences. They did extremely well coming second in their group.
Year 5/6 Basketball – October 2024
Ten children took part in this develop event against other schools in the area. Working as part of a team, the intent of this event was to support individual development within sport, and to promote teamwork.
KS2 Boccia – October 2024
Two KS2 children took part in this develop and engage event against other schools in the area. Working as part of a team, the intent of this event was to engage new audiences. This event was a pathway to the county finals., they did extremely well coming second in their group. Deservedly they won the School Games Value award for most enthusiastic players!
