Sport

Active, confident, involved

Sport is an important part of life at St Christopher’s. Whether girls are learning a new skill, representing the school in competition or simply enjoying being active with friends, sport helps them build confidence, resilience, teamwork and a lifelong enjoyment of physical activity.

From the excitement of energetic games such as Hero Chicken in the Lower School to competitive fixtures in the Upper School, girls are encouraged to challenge themselves, support one another and celebrate both individual and team achievements.

PE lessons develop core skills including fitness, balance, coordination and agility. In games lessons, younger girls focus on fundamental movement skills, while older pupils build their understanding of team sports and prepare for fixtures and tournaments. Across the year, girls enjoy a wide range of activities including netball, football, hockey, gymnastics, cross-country, cricket and athletics. Swimming forms part of the curriculum in Year 3, and by Year 4 every girl represents the school as part of a team.

All sport is taught by specialist teachers who are passionate about making physical activity enjoyable, accessible and rewarding for every child. For girls who would like even more opportunities to be active, a wide range of clubs is available, including judo, dance, basketball and table tennis, alongside squad training sessions and additional coaching throughout the year.

At St Christopher’s, sport is about far more than winning. It is about developing healthy habits, discovering new strengths, building friendships and having fun.