Taking Cricket to Wallsend: Cricketqube at Carville Primary School
This term, Cricketqube had the pleasure of bringing the joy of cricket to Carville Primary School in Wallsend, as part of the Wallsend Active Schools Partnership (WASP) initiative. Over a fantastic half term, 11 unique children took part in our sessions, discovering cricket through games, laughter, and teamwork — and showing how sport can build both confidence and connection.
The WASP Collaboration
WASP is a partnership of local sports and community organisations — including Cricketqube, Wallsend Boys Club, Wallsend Rugby Club, Power Through Sport, and others — that work together to bring accessible and inclusive sport to schools across Wallsend.
The sessions at Carville perfectly embodied what WASP stands for - collaboration, inclusion, and the creation of active opportunities for every child. By pooling resources and expertise, WASP ensures that children across the area can enjoy a wide range of sports, regardless of background or experience.
Alosh K Jose, CEO of Cricketqube, said:
“WASP is built on the idea that when local organisations come together, we can achieve something far bigger than any one of us alone. These sessions at Carville show exactly what that looks like in action — fun, accessible, and community-driven sport that truly makes a difference. With cricket disappearing from many state schools, this model offers a way for children to learn and enjoy the game from an early age.”
Learning, Laughter, and Teamwork
Throughout the half term, pupils at Carville Primary developed key skills in throwing, catching, batting, and communication — but more importantly, they learned teamwork and confidence. Many of them had never played cricket before, yet by the final week, they were cheering for each other, playing matches, and demonstrating new skills with pride.
Ten-year-old Irina said, “Yeah, I enjoyed the sessions. It was fun. I enjoyed playing cricket. I enjoyed the batting best. I liked playing with my friends.”
James, 9, shared, “I enjoyed the session, it was fun,” while Lisa, 10, added, “It’s good. Yeah, I learnt new skills – fielding and catching.”
Teachers and Coaches Speak
The teachers were equally enthusiastic. Jill Laverick, a teacher at Carville Primary, said:
“They really enjoyed it and have learnt many new skills. They work together great as a team — it’s really helped their teamwork skills. They really look forward to it and definitely get a lot out of it!”
Millie Grey, one of Cricketqube’s coaches who led the sessions, added:
“The sessions made a definite difference in the kids' attitude and general team building! You could see the kids develop throughout the weeks and their drive to get better at the skills within the cricket sessions.”
Looking Ahead
With cricket gradually disappearing from many state schools, initiatives like WASP are showing what’s possible — reintroducing the game to children at a grassroots level and giving them the chance to develop a lifelong love of sport.
As Cricketqube continues its work with schools across Wallsend, we look forward to bringing more young people into the game, nurturing both sporting skills and community spirit along the way.