School Games Mark

We have done it, again! A big thank you to all staff for providing wonderful sporting activities each week that children thoroughly enjoy. At St John's, we give children every opportunity to succeed in school sports - whether that be taking part in our Fit4Learning each morning or Karate in our 'clubs' time. This year, children have taken part in a variety of school games and excelled in Futsal, Football, Gymnastics, Basketball and Hockey. Without our wonderful children and brilliant staff, this wouldn't have been possible. Well done, St John's! A very proud Mr Bower.

Rounders!!!

Well done to both rounders teams who competed at PGS earlier this term. Sorry for the late post!!!

Schools Yorkshire Tour

Wow! What a day it's been. Today, PSJP got the opportunity to take part in the Schools Yorkshire Tour, inspired by the Tour de Yorkshire, on the Trans Pennine Trail - travelling from Penistone to Thurgoland and returning, covering a total of 7.2 miles. The event was held as a Yorkshire initiative to raise activity levels and promote cycling. A baton travelled across Yorkshire where we got chosen to host the Barnsley leg before it finishes in Leeds on the 27th June. Thank you to the Barnsley Council for providing our children with such a memorable experience. They love their goody bags - not forgetting, their lovely drinks and cookies from Cafe Generation. Well done to all who took part.

Y3/4 Hockey Winners

Today, at Netherwood ALC, the year 3/4 hockey team went on to win the Barnsley Finals. This is the first hockey tournament we have entered and the team worked incredibly hard to achieve first place. The team have now qualified for the South Yorkshire finals held in July later this year. Well done, superstars!!! Finally, a big thank you to Miss Kennedy for all her hard work and commitment to running training sessions leading up to the successful day.

Y5/6 Tag Rugby Finalists

An absolutely freezing cold evening up at Penistone Grammar School, which made for fitting conditions in an exciting Tag Rugby tournament. The Y5/6 team won 2 games, drew 1 and lost 2 to finish third in their league. Working together to show determination, courage and teamwork payed off as they scored some wonderful tries. A very brave team who fought in the harsh elements to secure a place in the Barnsley finals held on the 29th of March. Well done, team!!!

EFL North East National Finals

A day to remember. A truly spectacular performance from our 6 a side team from PSJP,  who represented Barnsley FC, in the EFL kids cup final at Oakwell. The boys made an incredible start, working as a unit to win against Blackburn Rovers, 1-0. In the second game, against Burton Albion, we were in full control of the game but luck wasn't on our side when we drew 1-1. Going forward, we played Leeds United to dominate yet another game to be rewarded with a 0-0 draw. The next game was played with great importance, where the boys found brilliant shape and played some extremely good football, comfortably. Unfortunately, to the teams disappointment, we faced a loss in the game to Derby County, 1-0. In the last game we grinded out a draw to local rivals Huddersfield Town. Finishing second in the table, we were unable to progress in the competition. However, the boys have exceeded all expectation and shown great courage, heart and determination to get as far as they did. You have made history once again at the school and should be so proud of your achievement. Well done, team!

Future teachers?

A big thanks to Max and Jacob for helping referee the football tonight at Sports Academy. You did a great job, boys. Future teachers? I think so!