South Shields pupils show support for a SEND cricket competition
South Shields pupils show their support to a SEND softball cricket event.
Young leaders from St. Wilfrid’s RC College volunteered their time to support the Lord’s Taverners SEND Softball Cricket Regional competition.
Hosted by the Durham Cricket Foundation, the event welcomed 100 SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) pupils from eight North East schools.
Pupils from St. Wilfrid’s RC College, on Temple Park Road, in South Shields, were on hand throughout the day to help run activities, officiate games and support participants.
Helen Nutall, PE Teacher at St. Wilfrid’s, has highlighted that the event benefited and developed skills for all the young people taking part.
She said: “By delivering cricket coaching sessions to younger pupils within the wider community, student sports leaders demonstrated strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
“This enrichment activity not only enhanced participants’ cricket skills but also supported the personal development of the leaders themselves.
“Their commitment, professionalism, and positive attitude reflected great credit on both the students and the school, strengthening links with the local community.”