League Competitions and Friendlies
St Chris proudly participates in the North Herts District League for most sports, engaging in competitive fixtures against schools from the local district. Our dedication also extends to friendly matches against both local state and independent schools, creating opportunities for diverse competition and collaboration. Coached by our specialist sports team, pupils enjoy spending time with their teammates on and off the pitch.
District Champions and Big Wins
St Chris is synonymous with success in sports. Our teams compete at a high level, achieving notable victories and earning recognition as district champions in Cricket, Netball and Basketball. There have also been some individual performances that have resulted in district champions in athletics. Our sporting culture has dedication, teamwork, and sportsmanship deeply embedded within it. We also have had big wins against larger schools in football and rugby.
Values that Define Us: Sportsmanship and Wellness
In the Senior School at St Chris, values matter. Our commitment to sportsmanship is ingrained in every aspect of our Senior School PE Curriculum. We believe in instilling not only the skills needed for sports success but also the values of respect, teamwork, and fair play. Our approach goes beyond the physical, nurturing the physical wellness in school that is a cornerstone of our ethos.
Our PE & Games Curriculum
Across the Senior School years, our PE and Games curriculum encourages participation, teamwork and a lifelong appreciation for physical activity. We focus on skill development, understanding the value of health and fitness, and nurturing each student’s confidence and enjoyment in sport.
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Students in Year 7 experience a wide range of sports and activities through a modular programme designed to develop confidence and coordination. During the Autumn and Spring Terms, lessons include trampolining, football, netball, volleyball, health-related fitness, gymnastics, rugby and badminton. Students also take part in school-wide events such as the Inter-House Cross Country and our much-loved Inter-House Sports Day. In the Summer Term, the focus moves to athletics, striking and fielding games, and tennis. Throughout the year, we encourage students to build transferable skills, understand the importance of physical fitness, and develop a positive, sporting attitude rooted in personal excellence and enjoyment. |
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In Year 8, students continue to build on the core skills established in earlier years, applying them in more open and challenging performance situations. The Autumn and Spring Terms feature activities such as badminton, netball, basketball, health-related fitness, rugby, football, gymnastics and hockey. Inter-House events continue to provide opportunities for friendly competition and teamwork. The Summer Term brings athletics, striking and fielding games, and tennis. Our emphasis remains on personal progress, resilience and the understanding that physical activity plays a vital role in both current wellbeing and lifelong health. |
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Year 9 students broaden their sporting experiences and develop greater independence in their approach to physical education. During the Autumn and Spring Terms, activities include swimming, trampolining, health-related fitness, handball, touch ball, spike ball, and gymnastics, alongside sports education modules in football and netball. In the Summer Term, students take part in athletics, striking and fielding games, and tennis — continuing to refine their skills and deepen their appreciation for active, healthy living. |
