November 7, 2007
Local Netball Satellite Centres
Two new netball coaching centres are now running within Gateshead. They are being set up as part of a joint venture between Gateshead Council, Northumbria University and the School Sport Partnership.
The aim of the centres is to provide children within the local area, with additional opportunities to become involved within the sport of netball and develop their skills.
Sessions are aimed at boys and girls aged 10-12. There is no need for participants to pre-book, just turn up on the night and play!
To find out more, including when are where the centres are, please click on the 'continue reading link' below.
Click on the links below to download session information and location details. If you have any queries regarding these sessions then please contact Gateshead Councils Sport & Physical Activity Development Team on: (0191) 433 6945
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September 21, 2007
Dreams & Teams Sponsored Row
Both Staff and Pupils from Whickham School & Sports College recently took part in a 'Sponsored Rowing Event' in order to raise money for the Dreams & Teams International Leadership Project.
All funds raised will go towards sustaining the Leadership links developed between the pupils involved from Whickham and visting pupils from Breda (Holland).
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Gateshead's Young Ambassadors 2007
Having been nominated by their PE Department, Michael Bracchi and Jamie Leech (pictured above)
from Whickham School & Sports College have been selected to be Gateshead's 'Head' Young Ambassadors for Sport.
Being awarded this title is a great honour for both Michael & Jamie, and is also testament to the great work and support offered by the PE Department at Whickham School & Sports College. As Young Ambassadors, Michael & Jamie will be:
* Supporting the Olympic Ideals of striving for excellence and doing one's best.
* Promoting Physical Activity & Sport.
* Encouraging a positive contribution to Local Community through voluntary leadership.
For further information, please click the 'continue reading' link below:
MIchael & Jamie will be working as part of a Gateshead wide team of Young Ambassadors (with 2 being appointed from each SSCo Cluster within Gateshead).
In addition to this, a further 2 Young Ambassadors have also been appointed from The Cedars School & Sports College (Jessica Moat & Scott Iley). Jessica and Scott will be working alongside Michael & Jamie, looking to develop several new and fully inclusive initiatives across the Borough.
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June 8, 2007
ASSESSMENT
Jo Suddes Head of Physical Education
Whickham Sports College
Yvonne Hoyland
GAteshead RAS
School SPorts Partnership, PDM
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UK School Games
Geoff Hagen,
Cultural Services Manager
Gateshead Council Cultural Services Events Unit
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EVALUATION and PLENARY The Way Forward
Alun Davies
Gateshead RAS
Physical Education & Sport Adviser
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NATIONAL CURRICULUM Key Stage 3/4 Review
Alun Davies Gateshead RAS
Physical Education & Sports Adviser
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June 7, 2007
Netball drama
WHat a drama
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GIFTED AND TALENTED
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14 - 19 CURRICULUM
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OSHL
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LEADERSHIP AND VOLUNTEERING
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NETWORKING AND SHARING GOOD PRACTICE
What are you doing in your school that you want to tell others about?
Are you developing a new area of the curriculum that other schools would benefit from?
Is there any information you might need that another school may well be using?
If the answer to any of these questions is yes then use the comments facility to identify your need or provide information to others.
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10 Quality Outcomes
As Helen suggested we should keep these quality outcomes in the forefront of our thinking
1 are committed to PE and sport and
make them a central part of their lives –
both in and out of school
2 know and understand what they are
trying to achieve and how to go
about doing it
3 understand that PE and sport are an
important part of a healthy, active
lifestyle4 have the confidence to get involved in
PE and sport
5 have the skills and control that they
need to take part in PE and sport
6 willingly take part in a range of
competitive, creative and challenge-type
activities, both as individuals and as
part of a team or group
7 think about what they are doing and
make appropriate decisions for
themselves
8 show a desire to improve and achieve
in relation to their own abilities
9 have the stamina, suppleness and
strength to keep going
10 enjoy PE, school and community sport.
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April 20, 2007
PLAYGROUND BUDDIES PROGRAMME LAUNCH
The Gateshead/Whickham School Sport Partnership recently launched the Playground Buddies Initiative, which encourages KS2 Children to lead activities for KS1 Children at break and lunchtimes. The programme launch took place at Greenside Primary School (in the Ryton Cluster). A comprehensive resource pack was produced for all 50 Schools taking part in the scheme and all 'Buddies' have been provided with red & blue caps, to make them easily identifiable in the playground.
MANY THANKS TO ALL THOSE INVOLVED WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROGRAMME, AND TO GREENSIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL STAFF AND PUPILS FOR ASSISTING WITH THE LAUNCH DAY!
To view further pictures of the programme in action at Greenside and acknowledgements, please click the 'continue reading' link below:
We would like to thank the following people for their contributions to the development of this programme:
Alun Davies (Physical Education Advisor)
Yvonne Hoyland (Partnership Development Manager)
Keith Walker (Assistant Partnership Development Manager)
Kevin Hay (School-Club Links Officer)
Anna Foster (Early Years Physical Development Officer)
Steve Davidson (School Sport Co-Ordinator)
Sarah Needham (School Sport Co-Ordinator)
Carole Robson (Healthy Schools Co-Ordinator)
And a special thank you to Alex Perkins (Gateshead/Whickham School Sport Partnership) for the production of all the resources.
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April 18, 2007
Town Team Represent In Jersey
The Felling Gateshead East Primary Town football squad has just returned from playing in the English Schools FA festival at Jersey.
Six matches were played over a six day period with two other days being used for travelling. The results were as follows:
8/4/07 – Felling Gateshead East 1 Barking 1
Scorer- Connor Halpin
9/4/07 – Jersey 2 Felling Gateshead East 2
Scorers- Connor Halpin (pen) & Greg Olley
10/4/07 – Felling Gateshead East 6 Mondeville Normandy 1
Scorers- Connor Halpin 2, Michael McGill 2 & Adam Ingram 2
11/4/07 -Felling Gateshead East 2 Sutton Coldfield 2
Scorers- Mitchell Galloway & Luke Day
12/4/07 – Thurrock 1 Felling Gateshead East 0
13/4/07 – Felling Gateshead East 3 Newbury 0
Scorers- Mitchell Galloway, Michael McGill & Connor Halpin.
THe results at the halfway stage meant that we won our group after the first stage.
Our squad was made up from children from the following schools - Lingey House (3 players), Bill Quay (2 players), Brighton Avenue, St. Peters, Kells Lane, Roman Road, Windy Nook, Oakfield & South Street.
All the squads were based in the same St. Helier hotel which enabled lots of contacts and friendships to be made. The squad shared a corridor with Bishop Auckland (who also play in the Durham County league) and each group supported each other in their matches.
When not playing, the squad took part in various leisure activities. One of these involved us travelling in twenty four degree heat to a very up market minature golf course called Living Legends. Players from Gloucester PSFA and ours were sorted into teams and played out competitions. When the overall totals were released, Gloucester were the winners. On returning to the hotel, both squads escaped into the indoor pool for a water polo match.
Further details can be found on Gloucester's website - www.gpsfa.com or our website www.fellingschoolsfa.co.uk
The squad really enjoyed themselves and didn't want to come back. Hopefully next years Primary squad will have an even better time.
The Association continues to go from stength to strength in its two main areas - school football and Town Team football. Various different events are coming up including a couple of days away at Gloucester.
New teachers to work within the Town Team setup are desperately needed. This does not need to be for a weekly commitment. Coaching, fundraising, event organisation, press are all areas where help is needed. Anyone who is interested, should contact me at Roman Road Primary School.
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February 9, 2007
Sporting Champions Visit
The Gateshead Primary Schools Sportshall Athletics Finals (01/03/07 @ Gateshead International Stadium 9:30-12:30pm) is due to host a very special guest - Allison Curbishley!
The visit has been arranged as part of the 'Sporting Champions' initiative which is funded by Sport England through the National Lottery. For further details of the visit please click the link below:
Allison will be present for the whole event, leading a warm-up, interacting with the young people during the events and will be presenting medals/certificates.
Students may like to take a look at the website, www.sportingchampions.org.uk, where they can e-mail their favourite Sporting Champion a question or provide feedback on the event!
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January 12, 2007
PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SCHOOL SPORT
PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SCHOOL SPORT
SPRING TERM UPDATE
JANUARY 2007
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December 9, 2006
Step Into Sport Conference
On the 17th November 2006 Benfield School & Sports College hosted this year's Step Into Sport Conference. A total of 49 Young Sports Leaders from 4 secondary schools (Whickham School & Sports College, Joseph Swan, Lord Lawson and Hookergate) and Gateshead College participated in a range of leadership and fitness related workshops.
Many thanks go to Benfield School & Sports College for their hospitatilty. All who attended would be in agreement that the day was a success, with many ideas shared and new techniques learned.
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November 30, 2006
Sportsmark and Activemark Awards 2005-06
The following files detail the recently relaunched Sportsmark and Activemark Awards. 51 Gateshead Schools were awarded this mark following the National School Sport Survey results. Individual schools should receive a letter to inform them of their acheivement.
Activemark and Sportsmark Overview and criteria
Activemark and Sportsmark Results 2005-06
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November 10, 2006
School Sports Survey
The Department for Education and Skills (DfES) commissioned TNS, an independent research company, to conduct the third annual survey of school sport in England covering the academic year 2005/06. In total, 16,882 schools within School Sport Partnerships took part in the survey between May 2006 and July 2006. The survey reports on what over 5 million school children are doing and is the largest survey of its kind in Europe.
Download Gateshead results (xls: 247KB)
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October 31, 2006
Young Ambassadors Initiative
Having been nominated by their PE Department, Victoria Holmes and Christopher Burn (pictured above)
from St Thomas More R.C. School in Blaydon have been selected to be Gateshead's Young Ambassadors for Sport.
Being awarded this title is a great honour for both Vicky & Chris, and is also testament to the great work and support offered by PE Department at St Thomas More School. As Young Ambassadors, Vicky & Chris will be:
* Supporting the Olympic Ideals of striving for excellence and doing one's best.
* Promoting Physical Activity & Sport.
* Encouraging a positive contribution to Local Community through voluntary leadership.
To view a statement written by both Vicky & Chris regarding their new role, please click the 'continue reading' link below:
The following is a statement from both Vicky & Chris:
We are year 12 students at St. Thomas More School and have been chosen to be Young Ambassadors. As Young Ambassadors we have been given a task to promote sport in the Gateshead area, leading up to the 2012 Olympic Games. We aim to increase participation and enthusiasm throughout the Gateshead Borough. We hope to help with primary school and district competitions, giving children the opportunity to take part in a wide range of sports and activities. We are based at St. Thomas More School and will be working in our free time to achieve our goal.
Vicky & Chris
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August 14, 2006
Gymnastic Festival 2006
Thursday 30th November
Gateshead Leisure Centre, Maple Hall
6.00 - 8.30pm approx.
Schools are invited to register their interest in taking part in this years festival.
Programme to include short displays 5 to 7 minutes covering:
- Floor Agility - indvidual, pair and group work
- Apparatus routines using benches, beams, box, buck, horse and trestle tops, trampette routines
- Sports acro
- Rhythmic gymnastics using hoop, ball, rope, ribbons
Further details and information will be sent to schools in October.
Registration by Monday 25th September 2006.
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June 2, 2006
Licensing Incidental Drivers of the School Minibus
The DfES statement, Licensing Incidental Drivers of the School Minibus, has been agreed by the DfES ministers and is uploaded at http://www.teachernet.gov.uk/wholeschool/healthandsafety/visits/
This is the latest information from DfES that clarifies the position of school staff in relation to driving a minibus. Also, that members should not forget that the employer may impose whatever additional requirements they wish (e.g. minimum 25 years of age to avoid young driver premiums etc).
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April 10, 2006
The National School Sport Strategy. Update
The strategy launched in 2003, has agreed funding for more than £1.5 Billion, in place until 2008.
The main aim is to increase the proportion of school age children (5 to 16 year olds) who spend at least two hours a week on high quality physical education.
The target for this year is that 75% of pupils achieve this, rising to 85% in 2008. By 2010, the aim is to offer all children at least 4 hours of sport, two hours within the curriculum and two hours beyond the school day.
At the heart of the strategy – is the School Sport Partnership – linking secondary and primary schools and the authorities Specialist Sports College. Each partnership receives around £270,000 a year to help spread good practice and physical education expertise round all partnership schools – which pays for staff and coaching time to increase the amount of extra – curricular sporting festivals, tournaments.
For further information contact:-
Yvonne Hoyland P.D.M – 0191 4338668/4960026
or Keith Walker Assistant P.D.M – 0191 4338669/4960026
or ring Dryden PDC 0191 4338500
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April 9, 2006
Dame Kelly Holmes - The New “National School Sport Champion�
Dame Kelly Holmes (the double Olympic Gold Champion 8oom, 1500m at the Athens Olympics in2004) has taken on the role of National School Sport Champion, in an attempt to get more children, young people involved in physical education and school sport.
Her work will be co-ordinated by the Youth Sport Trust, the Government funded body working to improve the quality and quantity of physical education and sport available to school age children inside and outside the curriculum.
She will also support the DfES/BSKYBs Living for Sport project, which targets teenagers dropping out of school and help in a campaign run by Norwich Union aimed at persuading more girls to take up and maintain sporting activity.
Kelly will visit schools across the country to give added momentum to the Government’s School Sport Strategy and in the lead up to the London Olympics in 2012.
For more information:-
www.teachernet.gov.uk/pe
www.youthsporttrust.org/page/pesscl
www.teachernet.gov.uk/teachingandlearning/subjects/pe/nationalstrategy
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July 11, 2005
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March 23, 2005
Whickham Partnership Newsletter
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February 9, 2005
Healthy Schools Weblog Launched
Take a gander at our sister website...Gateshead Healthy Schools
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