Sports Visitors Archive

Total Gymnastics Open Morning

On Tuesday 6th of March 2018, 2 girls and boys from Year 2 had the opportunity to go to St John Fisher for an open morning with Beth Tweddle's Total Gymnastic Academy. As well as being given expert tips on balances, rolls and jumps children got to meet Olympic Medalist Beth Tweddle and ask her questions about her remarkable career.

Kelly Massey

On Monday 16th October 2017 we were very lucky to welcome Great British athlete Kelly Massey to Greenside. As a Olympic and Commonwealth medallist Kelly was the perfect person to give us a inspirational assembly, tell us all about an athlete's life and show us some of the equipment and souvenirs she's picked up along the way. Our sport council were lucky enough to meet and chat to her and even wear her Olympic medal.

Craig Heap.

On Wednesday 2nd November retired Commonwealth Games gold medal winning gymnast Craig Heap came to Greenside to lead an inspirational assembly. He spoke to the children about his early life and the dreams he has achieved throughout his career. The children were amazed at his talents when he showed some of his performances on the big screen. Thanks Craig. Great to have you here.

Stockport County

Stockport County have great links with Greenside. On Monday 9th October 2017 they came in to talk about healthy living and always trying to make the correct choice. Children also got to meet star player Sam Mannion and got the chance to attend a live game for free.

Manchester Giants Assembly

On Thursday 9th February, Aiden from Manchester Giants came into school. Aiden did an assembly to promote the sessions held by the Manchester Giants. Thanks for a great assembly Aiden.

Ama Agbeze.

On Wednesday 9th November 2016 Ama Agbeze came to visit Greenside. She is an English international netball player. She plays in the goal defence and goal keeper positions. Ama spoke to the children about her career and then answered some questions from the children. Thanks for visiting Greenside Ama.

You can read more about Ama's most recent achievement by clicking here.

Bounceback Parkour

On Tuesday 23rd and 30th January 2018 we had the exciting opportunity to welcome Bounceback Parkour to Greenside, who worked with the year 4's and 5's. Children practised lots of skills such as climbing, jumping, swinging and dodging with the excellent support of the trained professionals. The children loved the experience in all 4 classes and the leaders from Bounceback said "Greenside were the friendliest and most welcoming school we'd been too so far"!