Cyclo-X races: @ Bicton - 23.10.14

Yesterday, a keen team of eight cyclists from our school competed in the East Devon cyclo-x championships at Bicton College.

The Brixington Cyclo-x team!

First they completed a time trial, which was one fast lap around the hilly grass course. Then they each raced against 7 children from other schools in 4 to 6 lap races, depending on their time trial time.

Every child tried their absolute best and competed well against the other children and they all had a great afternoon of cycling!

...and they are off!

Tricky grass course

Cross Country Qualifiers

St. Peters, Lympstone hosted the East Devon Cross Country competition with 60 competitors in each race. Brixington entered four teams:

• Year 3 and 4 girls 
• Year 3 and 4 boys
• Year 5 and 6 girls
• Year 5 and 6 boys

In each race, we managed to get one or more competitors in the top 5 and 3 top 3 finishes. A fantastic achievement. Our students showed great determination to get through a tough race. We are now waiting to see if any of our teams are through to the Devon Cross Country Finals. 

Netball unbeaten run!

Brixington Netball grows from strength to strength. The 4th and final friendly tournament at Exmouth Community College saw the A and B team play a total of 6 games. With new additions to the squad, the quality of the team is truly growing from strength to strength. Both the A team and B team were undeated, winning 5 out of 6 games, scoring 17 goals and only conceding 2 between them. Superb team performances. 


Great preparation leading into the East Devon Netball Championships after half term.

Netball success at Exmouth Community College

The A team

The B team

Brixington Primary School have been competing at the friendly netball competition organised by Exmouth Community College on Tuesdays after school. We have entered two teams, competing against other Primary Schools across East Devon.  Both teams have enjoyed success, which bodes well for the East Devon Netball Championships taking place after half term.

The School Netball club (currently on Thursdays, but moving to Fridays after half term) continues to growing numbers allowing us to field an A, B, C and D team against Bassetts Farm Primary School after half term.

Cycling after school club: Autumn term

Cycling club takes place on a Monday after school and this half term it is for boys and girls in Year 5&6. Children develop their cycling skills such as cycling with one hand, track stands, negotiating tight turns, descending banks, starting quickly and racing! We are fortunate to have the help of Joel Smith, our local SUSTRANS officer and Mr Dave, so the children split into small groups and enjoy cycling in  traffic free environment around our great school grounds.

Karate after school club: Autumn term

Some boys and girls, of all ages, have taken up the opportunity to experience Karate. With a qualified instructor, who runs  local club, the children are learning lots of basic Karate skills.... and hopefully some will enjoy the sport so much they will continue out side of school time!

Multi-skills after school club: Autumn term

This term boys and girls in Year 1,2&3 have been enjoying a range of physical activities at Multi-skills club. The sessions are run by Danny Lewis and take place on a Friday after school, children develop their speed and agility, throwing and catching, as well as enjoy being active. For those children, it is the best way to end a busy week in school!

Tag-Rugby after school club: Autumn term

Year 5&6 Tag-Rugby club

This term boys and girls in Year 5&6 have been enjoying playing Tag-Rugby. At the hour long sessions, taking place on a Friday after school, children develop their speed and agility, throwing and catching, as well as learn more about the rules and tactics of the game. It is a great way to end a busy week in school!

Tag! Somebody has just been tagged!