Horsham District Latest News
School Streets
A School Street is a road outside a school with a temporary restriction on motorised traffic at school drop-off and pick-up times resulting in a safer, healthier and more pleasant environment for everyone.
Enhancing PE Provision and Improving Access to Extracurricular Sport in School
The Department of Education have released new non-statutory guidance for schools. ‘Enhancing PE provision and improving access to extracurricular sport in school’, provides school leaders with insight into the importance of being active for the education and development of young people.
Leechpool A Edge Out Shelley to Win Year 3 Football Tournament
The Year 3’s brought the latest instalment of the primary school football tournament series at Tanbridge tonight and it was Leechpool A who took the top prize with a victory against Shelley in the final, on penalties after the match ended scoreless at the end of normal time.
Heron Way Year 4’s Win Sports Hall Athletics Championships
This season’s third and final Horsham area primary schools sports hall athletics event, the year 4s, was won by Heron Way yesterday as they amassed 368 points, 16 ahead of nearest challengers Southwater Junior Academy and another 34 ahead of third placed Kingslea.
Southwater Untouchable in Year 4 Football Tournament
A tremendous night of year 4 football at the Tanbridge astroturf tonight and it was Southwater A being the most tremendous of the nine teams there, winning all eight of its encounters to win the event in style, six points ahead of nearest rivals Kingslea.
Shelley’s Late Charge Earns Div B Netball Glory
Shelley proved the surprise package at the last meeting of the Horsham Primary Schools Netball League Division B this season, coming through from mid-table to top spot as a result of four straight victories. Leaders at the start of the night added two wins to their first meeting total but suffered a critical 4-3 loss to Kingslea B in the night’s most exciting match.
Health Barriers for Girls and Women in Sport
UK women’s sport is experiencing a surge in media coverage and public interest. Breakthrough events such as the UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 football championships and the FIFA Women’s World Cup last year are translating into a sustained increase in the profile of women’s sport, not only in football, but across a range of sports, including cricket’s Ashes series and The Hundred and Six Nations rugby.
Making Live Sport Matter: UK Sport’s New Major Event Strategic Framework
UK Sport has published its new major event hosting target list for the coming decade. The list, which is accompanied by Making Live Sport Matter, a new major event strategic framework for the UK, targets 70 events in 32 sports and 18 World Championships.
Year 5 Football Glee for Southwater B
Southwater B are the year 5 football tournament winners after beating Heron Way A on penalties in a tight final. There were some classy passing football teams gracing the event – Southwater A, Heron Way A and Pulborough – but Southwater B showed that grit and determination can be just as important. Their ability to dig in and grind out results saw them nudge second place in the group stage and then tough out the play-offs stage with two scoreless draws followed by success with the spot kick deciders. There’s more than one way to be successful.