--- title: "Gold School Games Mark Award" url: "https://www.mountcarmelhigh.co.uk/news/2026-07-06-gold-school-games-mark-award" school: "Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School" --- # Gold School Games Mark Award ![Image of Gold School Games Mark Award](https://files.schudio.com/mountcarmelhigh/images/news/IMG_0026(1).JPG) 6 July 2026 ![](https://www.mountcarmelhigh.co.uk/images/news/IMG_0035.JPG) 🏅 **We did it! GOLD achieved!** 🏅 We are incredibly proud to announce that we have been awarded the **School Games GOLD Mark Award** for the **2025/26 academic year**! 🌟 The School Games Mark is a national award, led by the Government and facilitated by the Youth Sport Trust, recognising schools that are committed to providing high-quality sporting opportunities and promoting competition both within school and across the wider community. This achievement is a reflection of the dedication, enthusiasm and teamwork shown by our amazing pupils throughout the year. From competing in inter-school events to volunteering as leaders and officials, every contribution has helped make this award possible. 💛💙 We are also proud to have met the award criteria across participation, competition, workforce and clubs, showcasing our commitment to inclusive and inspiring school sport. A huge thank you to our fantastic staff for their continued support and encouragement: 👏 Mrs Driffill 👏 Mrs Lowe 👏 Mr Hunter 👏 Mr Stobbs 👏 Mr Barrett 👏 Mr Hambley 👏 Mr Heavican And, of course, thank you to every pupil who represented our school with pride, determination and excellent sportsmanship. This GOLD award belongs to you all! 🥇 [extra-curricular](https://www.mountcarmelhigh.co.uk/news/tag/extra-curricular) [TeamMC](https://www.mountcarmelhigh.co.uk/news/tag/teammc) [P.E.](https://www.mountcarmelhigh.co.uk/news/tag/p-e) [community](https://www.mountcarmelhigh.co.uk/news/tag/community) [ Sports Day 2026](https://www.mountcarmelhigh.co.uk/news/2026-06-26-sports-day-2026) ['Frozen' performances ](https://www.mountcarmelhigh.co.uk/news/2026-07-10-frozen-performances) ### School Life - [Calendar](https://www.mountcarmelhigh.co.uk/calendar) - [Careers and Aspirations](https://mountcarmelhigh.co.uk/news/tag/raising-aspirations) - [Catholic Life of the school](https://mountcarmelhigh.co.uk/news/tag/catholic-life-of-the-school) - [Chaplaincy](https://www.mountcarmelhigh.co.uk/school-life/chaplaincy) - [Charity](https://mountcarmelhigh.co.uk/news/tag/charity) - [Community](https://mountcarmelhigh.co.uk/news/tag/community) - [ECO Activities](https://mountcarmelhigh.co.uk/news/tag/eco) - [Educational visits](https://mountcarmelhigh.co.uk/news/tag/educationalvisits) - [Extra curricular activities](https://mountcarmelhigh.co.uk/news/tag/extra-curricular) - [Lettings](https://www.mountcarmelhigh.co.uk/school-life/lettings) - [News](https://www.mountcarmelhigh.co.uk/news) - [Partnership activities & events](https://mountcarmelhigh.co.uk/news/tag/primarypartnerships) - [Pastoral Care](https://mountcarmelhigh.co.uk/news/tag/pastoral-care) - [Productions/shows](https://www.mountcarmelhigh.co.uk/productions-shows) - [Pupil Leadership](https://mountcarmelhigh.co.uk/news/tag/pupil-leadership) - [Rewards](https://mountcarmelhigh.co.uk/news/tag/rewards) - [TeamMC](https://mountcarmelhigh.co.uk/news/tag/teammc) ![Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School](https://files.schudio.com/mountcarmelhigh/images/logo/Mount-carmel-LOGO_(3).png) #### Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School Wordsworth Rd Accrington Lancashire BB5 0LU 01254 233458 #### Useful Links - [6 to 7 transition](https://www.mountcarmelhigh.co.uk/parent-pupils/6-to-7-transition) - [Admissions](https://www.mountcarmelhigh.co.uk/information/admissions) - [Contact us](https://www.mountcarmelhigh.co.uk/contact) - Department pages - [Diocese Inspections](https://www.mountcarmelhigh.co.uk/information/diocese-inspection-reports) - [Exam Information](https://www.mountcarmelhigh.co.uk/parent-pupils/exam-information) - [Facility lettings](https://www.mountcarmelhigh.co.uk/school-life/lettings) #### Useful links - [Letters home](https://mountcarmelhigh.co.uk/news/tag/letters-home) - [Ofsted Inspections](https://www.mountcarmelhigh.co.uk/information/inspection-reports) - [Safeguarding](https://www.mountcarmelhigh.co.uk/information/safeguarding) - [Staff](https://www.mountcarmelhigh.co.uk/about-us/staff) - [Statutory Information](https://www.mountcarmelhigh.co.uk/information) - [Term Dates](https://www.mountcarmelhigh.co.uk/termdates) - [Vacancies](https://www.mountcarmelhigh.co.uk/job-vacancies) #### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/MountCarmelHigh/) - [X](https://twitter.com/mountcarmelhigh?lang=en) © Copyright 2018–2026 Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.mountcarmelhigh.co.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)