School Clubs & Activities...
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The school has extensive sporting facilities. These consist of 4 netball courts, 3 soccer pitches, 4 floodlit tennis courts, a mini hockey pitch, an artificial cricket strip, a long jump pit, a gym and a large sports hall. The facilities are used by both the pupils and the local community. The Sports Hall is let out to Clubs and Societies for a wide variety of sports including aerobics and dance, gym, table tennis and soccer. St George’s Archery Club has use of the playing fields at weekends. Sport is a popular activity within the school and often both boys and girls go on to represent the area, county or even national teams in various sports. Ski trips are arranged and focus on a particular year group. Sports Tours for both netball and cultures. Click here for a full updated Weekly Timetable list April 2008 of clubs and activities. |
SPORTS
ATHLETICS
Both boys and girls have an enviable reputation in the Area Championships, which is often echoed in the North East of England Finals.
CROSS-COUNTRY
Boys and girls team regularly qualify for the Regional Finals and last year the girls went on to become National Champions.
SOCCER
Boys: there is regular success at Area and County level. The Under 16 Boys won the County Cup last year and 2 years ago the Under 18s were runners up in the National Finals.
Girls: regular success with pupils chosen to play at Area and County level. Under 13s were Area Cup winners.
NETBALL
Several girls represent the Area and have been selected at County level. Under 14s won Area Netball League and Under 13s ‘B’ also won their League.
TENNIS
The school has received a special award from the Tennis Association in recognition of its achievements. Once again great success with both boys and girls.
TABLE TENNIS
A very popular activity with growing numbers.
CRICKET
Teams are entered in North Yorkshire Competitions.
BASKETBALL
Again another sport gaining in popularity with participants across all the years for both boys and girls.
JUNIOR SPORTS LEADERSHIP AWARD
More than 60 pupils have gained this award in Year 11 and 15 students have taken the CSLA in Sixth Form.
RUGBY TEAMS
Under 16s won the plate competition. The Under 18s won 7-a-Side Competition.
GYMNASTICS
Outside coaches are brought in to provide an extra curricular opportunity for the pupils.
WEEKLY TIMETABLE April 2008
The Learning Centre Week 1 is open on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday Lunchtimes
Week 2 is open every lunchtime
You can come and use the ciomputer/play quiet games/get help with homework or coursework. There is always a member of staff on duty on the above days. All welcome.