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Calderdale Schools Cross Country
Friday 7th February 2025
The Autumn term is traditionally the time for school cross country and several events take place across the borough, culminating in the Calderdale Schools Cross Country Championships through which winners go on to compete in West Yorkshire finals at Temple Newsam in the spring.
Calderdale Healthy Schools Award
Friday 2nd August 2024
Diamond Award for New Road Primary
Thursday 18th January 2024
New Road Primary School in Sowerby Bridge has set an unprecedented standard for health and wellbeing, achieving the highest recognition in every category of the Calderdale Healthy Schools award program. Recognised for its exceptional efforts in mental and emotional wellbeing, physical activity, and food and nutrition, the school has become the first in Calderdale to secure Gold level awards in all three criteria.
Active Schools Series - Parkinson Lane Primary
Thursday 13th July 2023
Parkinson Lane Primary School is a large three-form entry school in Halifax, West Yorkshire. They were the first Calderdale School to become part of the Creating Active Schools programme in 2021 where staff immediately implemented the concept of active registers with pupils performing simple moves such as heel-raises or squats whilst waiting in line. This resulted in children becoming more aware of how small changes in activity can benefit them and contribute to a healthier lifestyle.
Active Schools Update - Spring 2023
Thursday 4th May 2023

Well done to all schools who showed how they support pupil fitness and care for the climate by signing up to the Sustrans annual Big Walk and Wheel challenge.
Active Schools Series - Ash Green Primary
Tuesday 4th April 2023