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Please save this date – Tuesday 3rd March – and book today. Every school should have a member of staff attend. Event:               Manchester School Sport Inspire Day Date:                  3rd March 2020, 1-4pm (plus tour) Venue:               UA92 Cost:                   Included as part of your MPEA Membership   Audience: PE Subject leaders are encouraged to bring colleagues that have a keen interest and an influence in PE, School Sport & Physical Activity, such as,... Read More

Well done to all teams who took part at the Manchester Primary Schools Sportshall Athletics Finals & congratulations to St Francis who won the overall competition. Also a huge thank you goes to the fantastic leaders from Wright Robinson for leading all events superbly.  Read More

#DailyMileDestinations is a new, cross-curriculum programme helping schools across Greater Manchester promote physical activity whilst improving children’s health and wellbeing! Find out more about #GMDailyMile and sign up. http://greatersport.co.uk/dailymiledestinations Read More

Congratulations to all players on two well attended and very competitive events. The standard of play was excellent, with determination and good sportsmanship on show from all. Results are as follows:-   U13:-  37 entries, 9 schools U15:- 22 entries, 6 schools Girls 1.       King David 2.       King David 1.       King David 2.       King David 3.       Parrs Wood 4.       Parrs Wood 5.       TEMA 6.       TEMA 7.       Parrs Wood Boys 1.       Trinity 2.       MGS 3.       Trini... Read More

Earlier this year Favour (Year 9) represented Manchester in the Greater Manchester Indoor Rowing School Games competition becoming the fastest rower in Greater Manchester Schools. From this event, she qualified for the 2019 Mizuno British Indoor Rowing Championships at the Velopark – Lee Valley Olympic Park, London on Saturday 7th December. Favour had a fantastic event with a 2nd place in the 500m and a 3rd place in the 4 minute row!!! What a great achievement! Favour’s Rowing... Read More

Ofsted chief: pupils’ wellbeing at risk as sport is squeezed out of schools The Ofsted chief inspector has called on the government to do more to increase sport in schools amid growing concern that physical education is being squeezed out of the curriculum as a result of funding cuts and excessive focus on exam results. To find out more on this story click here:- https://www.theguardian.com/education/2019/jul/07/ofsted-boss-pupils-wellbeing-at-risk-as-sport-squeezed-out-of-schools Read More

Great news! School Games Mark is now Live! We want EVERY school to apply, so log on to www.yourschoolgames.com to submit your application (see attached information to guide you through the process). You’ll find all the information you need, guidance and criteria on our website here . The window closes on Friday 09 August 2019   Read More

The final game of the season was played yesterday between St. John’s RC and St. Catherine’s. The game lived up to all the expectations and was a real cracking example of school football, so congratualtions to both teams. St. John’s won 2-1 to become Manchester Champions for 2018-2019.   Read More

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 and  knowledgeable coaches. The event saw teams competing the Key Steps 1, 2 & 3, for students in years 1&2, 3&4, 5&6. Results:- Key Step 1 Key Step 2 Key Step 3 St Francis St John’s RC (Chorlton) Broad Oak... Read More

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 activity back in their school. The Sports Leaders have been challenged to lead an assembly, lead new sports coaching sessions and come up with ideas on how to make their school more active. In addition they are planning... Read More