School proud of sporting accolade

Pictured front, from left: Rachel Swift, Holly Mancini and Jessica Taylor. Back, from left, Georgia Tyndall, Nicole Clancy, Danielle Clancy, Alicia Leggat, Kirstie Corbett, Dylan Moth, Ellis Helire, Joe Lomas and John Kenny.

EVERYTHING from BMX biking and self-defence to cheerleading and fishing has earned South Chadderton School a top award.

It has achieved the national Sportsmark standard which recognises outstanding PE provision.

Head of PE Natalie Williams said: “Our aim is to offer a wide variety of activities to suit the needs of all pupils.

“Extra-curricular activities include netball, football, dance, cheerleading, table tennis, gymnastics, rounders, BMX biking, fishing, Wii club, rugby, cricket, boxing, martial arts, self defence and athletics.”