Tuesday 19th November On a very cold night at St. Bede's, our girls' football team played 5 matches in a tournament against 8 other schools. Unfortunately, we didn't gain any wins but not through a lack of trying. Thanks to a team effort of Mrs Mears, Mr Clegg and Mrs Taylor. Thursday 21st November The girls' football team played their third week of matches at Soccerdome. They had 2 defeats but 1 win against St. Paul's (5-0). Only 2 more weeks to go until the end of the tourn

To develop the fundamental skills of throwing, some children from KS2 have been working on their throwing and agility skills. They have combined the skills taught and applied them during a game of dodgeball. #Sports #KS2

Today two Avondale football teams took part in the EFL Kids Cup heats. Both teams did superb to come through the group stages making the semi finals with some great goals scored along the way. Avondale Red team made it through to the final beating The Redeemer 2-0. The team work and passion oozed out of all players and they did Avondale proud. #Sports #Clubs

The Boccia club which runs each Tuesday lunchtime with Mrs McFarlane have been out to 2 events playing in the NRG Boccia tournament. All children have played well showing great determination and sportsmanship and have had fantastic days out representing Avondale. Thanks to Miss Halsall, Mrs Bagum, Mrs McFarlane, Mr Bullcock and Mrs Loftus. #Sports #KS2

On Monday 8 of our Year 3 and 4 pupils took part in a Change 4 Life Festival at Blackburn Rovers. They took part in several activities learning about how to lead an active lifestyle. #Year3 #Year4 #Sports

Last week the Year 5/6 football team completed the league at the Soccerdome. Overall, we won 10 out of 11 games and finished 2nd in the league. We showed great team work and played some great football - well done to all. #Year5 #Year6 #Sports

Chris Lowe from the FA came into school to do some training for the football club for girls. The girls gained some knowledge of how the game is played linked to our school values. Thanks to Chris for giving up his time. #Sports #Year4 #Year5

Absolutely fantastic football played last night. The team ‘smashed it’ against both St Edwards’ and St Joseph’s, with 15-2 and a 10-1 wins. Mr Clegg was super proud and said ‘This is the best I have seen them play so far this season and some of the goals were tremendous’. Well done to all team members. #Sports #Year5 #Year6

Some of our KS2 children have been taking part in motor skills sessions with Matt from BRFC. After 5 weeks of practising some essential PE skills, the children played a game of dodgeball and it was a massive success. Well done everyone. #PE #Sports #SEND

We were extremely fortunate to be able to take 10 Yr 5/6 pupils to the Blackburn match on Tuesday night. We took part in a CPR workshop, waved flags on the pitch and three of our lucky pupils even got to walk out onto the pitch holding one of the players hands. We all had a fantastic night and were superb role models for Avondale. #Sports #Year5

Two more games at the Soccer dome tonight. An opening 4-1 victory against St Barnabas, followed up by a very close, but unlucky 3-1 defeat to St Peters. #Sports

Well done to the children who have received awards this week for sports activities outside school. #Sports

Wednesday after school was the 1st training session for girls. The children were really enthusiastic and are ready to kick off the season under football managers: Mrs Mears, Mr Lowe and Mr Bulcock! #Sports

Some Avondale pupils had a superb day today at QEGS Sports Centre. At the Primary Outdoor Festival the children took part in a wide range of activities including wheelchair games, archery, soccer, hand ball and problem solving water activities. They also made their own omelettes on an outdoor fire. A great time was had by all. #Sports

Last night our cross country team competed in their final event of the year. It was a very hot afternoon and everyone performed brilliantly, showing determination to complete a difficult course in tough conditions. As this was the final event of the year there were awards for both individual and team positioning. Our Year 5/6 boys team came third overall, Year 3/4 boys came second and our Year 3/4 girls team won their competition! We also had an individual winner with Oliver

Today in glorious sunshine KS2 held their annual sports day. Well done to everyone who competed. The winning team were Red with 540 points followed closely by Blue in 2nd with 520 and Green & Yellow ending in a draw for 3rd place with 510 points each. #PE #Sports

The Year 5/6 Tennis pupils enjoyed their training session on the courts at Darwen Tennis Club on a very sunny Wednesday evening. The improvement in skills was great to see. #Year5 #Sports

10 Year 4 children went to St Bede's to take part in a Tri Golf tournament. The children played well and had a fun time. For most of them, it was the first time they had ever played and they really give it their best effort. We finished in 5th place. #Year4 #PE #Sports

Mr Clegg, Mr Cooper and Mr Frankish also joined in the fun at Ewood Park in the teacher's match last night. Safe to say there has been some limping and sore bodies hobbling around school today!!!! #Staff #Sports

Friday saw the Yr 6 classes compete in an inter-house rounders tournament. Everyone played two games and we saw some big hitting and fantastic fielding from all the players. This time Yellow house came out on top, but will they be able to keep their crown as the term continues? #Year6 #Sports #PE