2021 - 2022

Autumn Term

Accrington Stanley Shirt Giveaway - 12th October 2021

Our Year 3 pupils had a fantastic visit to Accrington Stanley for their yearly shirt giveaway. The children enjoyed collecting their new shirts & showing them off in school to all their peers.

Spring Term

Dodgeball - 11th Feb & 4th March 2022

Our Year 5/6 and then 3/4 pupils attended two separate Dodgeball events at Oakhill School. The children all worked well together and both teams earned medals for their teamwork & honesty during the event.

Summer Term

Swimming Gala - 8th June 2022

6 pupils were selected to take part in the Panathon Swimming Gala @ Accrington Academy. The pupils participated in multiple races and challenges including 10m, 25m, relay, scavenger hunt & a rafting challenge. Overall White Ash came 5th!!

Football Tournament - 10th June 2022

The Boys and girls in Year 5/6 took part in a football competition against other GLD schools. They enjoyed playing matches against different teams and working together.

Hothersall Lodge - 14th June 2022

Year 3 & 4 pupils took part in an outdoor adventure day at Hothersall lodge where they took part in activities such as; orienteering, climbing, caving & archery. The sun was out for most of the day and the children enjoyed working as a team, motivating each other and taking part in new skills and activities.

Paralympian - 15th June 2022

White Ash was lucky enough to be able to secure a visit from Paralympian Michael Churm through SportforSchools. During his visit, all classes took part in a HITT circuit on the playground before attending an assembly where Michael talked about his disability and overcame losses within the sport to finally win medals which he showed to the pupils. Pupils were then able to ask Michael questions which was lovely to see all the pupils engaged throughout the morning.

Special Olympics / MATP - 27th June 2022

The Special Olympics Motor Activity Training Program (MATP) is designed for athletes who are unable to participate in official Special Olympics sport competitions because of their skill and/or functional abilities. It is recognised nationwide and is building momentum each year.

White Ash School began their Special Olympics training in Autumn 2021. All pupils on the MOVE and PRE-Move program were invited to participate and trained hard each week in their classes, working on different skills from mobility, dexterity, striking and kicking. The pupils finally celebrated their progression of skills in a full Special Olympics day in June 2022 where pupils took part in various activities and games from basketball and races to penalty shoot outs.
Everyone had a wonderful time and lots of fun was had and we aim to continue it with our next event being held during Sports week in June 2023.

Whole School Sports Day - 28th June 2022

Today we enjoyed celebrating our whole school Sports Day. All children from school took part in a variety of athletics and sporting activities including; egg and spoon, obstacle course, curling, target practice, penalty shootout and much more! We had the pleasure of parents coming to watch the children and cheer from the sidelines.