St George’s School is reports that cricket is now their fastest growing sport, with 150 girls taking part in its cricket clubs.

The news comes at the end of a week-long programme of sports, workshops and talks as part of the nationwide Women and Girls in Sport Week while the women’s world cup, currently taking place in the sub-continent, has given added profile to the bat and ball game.

The Sport Week is an annual event across Scotland to inspire young women and girls to participate in physical activity and sports.

St George’s has also reported that 67% of its pupils choose to take part in extra sports activities and play for clubs at a competitive level in addition to the PE sessions on the school’s curriculum. This is in marked contrast to the national level which sees many young girl

See Full Page