This term has been another fantastic one for Sport at Ladybridge High School, with learners demonstrating outstanding commitment, resilience and teamwork across a wide range of sporting activities. From competitive fixtures and athletics success to cricket, rounders and leadership opportunities, our learners have continued to showcase our WISDOM qualities and represent the school with pride.
Our Sports Leaders have continued to demonstrate excellent leadership skills throughout the term. They have supported the delivery of extra-curricular clubs, helped organise sporting events and played an important role in creating positive experiences for other learners. Their confidence, communication and willingness to support others has been fantastic to see. They have been excellent role models, demonstrating teamwork, commitment and kindness while helping to promote a positive sporting culture across the school.
We are extremely proud of the impact our Sports Leaders have had this year and the contribution they have made to Sport and Health at Ladybridge.
Our teams and individual athletes have represented Ladybridge High School brilliantly this term, competing across a range of sports including athletics, cricket and rounders.
Congratulations to all learners who have taken part in fixtures and competitions. Their effort, teamwork and commitment have been outstanding, and we are incredibly proud of the way they have represented the school.
Our learners achieved some incredible results at the Bolton Town Athletics Championships this term, with several outstanding individual and team performances. Our Year 8 Boys came a brilliant 2nd Overall in the Athletics Championships, with some incredible stand out performances – including a new Town Record for 100m, previously held as 11.75 seconds for the last 14 years!
| Position | Event | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 100m – New Town Record (11.61 seconds) | Muiz S |
| 1st | Y7 & 8 Long Jump | Muiz S |
| 1st | Y9 & 10 Long Jump | Zain I |
| 1st | 300m | Anas S |
| 1st | Y8 Boys Relay Team | Muiz S, Anas S, Adams O, George O |
| 2nd | 200m | Adams O |
| 2nd | Shot Put | Adams O |
| 2nd | 1500m | Matthew W |
| 3rd | 100m | Layla P |
A huge congratulations to all athletes involved. Your dedication, training and determination have been fantastic to see with many learners now attending Bolton Harriers Athletics Club on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school.
It has been fantastic to see so many learners representing Ladybridge in cricket and rounders fixtures this term.
Our cricket teams have shown excellent Teamwork, Resilience and sportsmanship, developing their skills and confidence throughout competitive matches. Learners have demonstrated the importance of communication, tactical awareness and supporting teammates. Our KS3 and KS4 rounders teams have also competed brilliantly this term, showing great teamwork and commitment. Learners have developed their batting, bowling and fielding skills while demonstrating the WISDOM qualities of Teamwork, Respect and Rresilience. We also have some exciting cricket news coming very soon, watch this space!
Well done to everyone who has represented the school this term.
This term saw the completion of our Year 8 Blue Zones Project, exploring the question: ‘Can Bolton become a Blue Zone?‘
As part of the project, learners explored the key factors that contribute to healthier communities, including physical activity, nutrition and social connection.
The project concluded with a visit to Bolton Arena for a bespoke Fitness Testing Day, where learners completed professional-standard physical assessments and developed a greater understanding of their own health and fitness.
Each learner also created a personal health pledge, committing to one positive lifestyle change. Our pledge plaque is now proudly displayed in our Quad wellbeing space, providing a daily reminder of the connection between setting goals and taking action.
To learn more about our real-world learning project, please click on the link below:
Year 8 PE & Science project – ‘Can Bolton become a Blue Zone?’
We would also like to take this opportunity to thank Miss Battersby and Mrs O’Connor for their fantastic contribution to Sport and Health this year. We wish them both our very best wishes as they begin their maternity leave next academic year and look forward to welcoming them back in the future.
We are also delighted to welcome Miss Fletcher and Miss Pratten to the team and wish them every success as they join Ladybridge and continue to support our learners.
We would also like to say a special thank you to Mrs Alder, who leaves us this summer after many years of dedicated service as our Swimming Instructor. Mrs Allen has already started her role as Swimming Instructor during this summer term working with our local primary schools.
Thank you for your continued support in encouraging learners to participate, represent the school and achieve their best. We regularly share updates, photographs and achievements through the school website and social media, so please continue to follow our sporting journey.
Wishing all our families a restful and enjoyable Summer break.
Mr Ellis and the PE Team