School Sports Co-ordinator Programme (SSCO)
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News Update
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Summer 2004 articles:
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CPD
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Our team of PLT's have now undergone induction and 6 module
training session over the last 2 years. We have now 24
accredited curriculum leaders; no other subject can offer this
quality, national recognition, at primary level.
Hopefully, some of the work we have done alongside the SSCO's
can be used across all curriculum areas. The 2 modules
completed this term were, teaching and learning and assessment
and reporting. KS2 / 3 transition should really benefit
from developments from this training. SSCO's have their
own CPD programme which has involved "being an effective
SSCO" and OSHL.
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TOP LINK
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5 festivals were run this term, at the secondary schools.
400 primary children took part in Tennis at Kingsfield and
Filton, basketball at The Grange, athletics at King Edmunds and
hockey at Patchway. These festivals were run and organised
by 100 JSLA / CSLA students. They linked to the South
Gloucestershire Festival of Youth Sport, where the primary
pupils had 6 coaching sessions and the older students could work
alongside an experienced coach being mentored. The TOP
LINK festivals were used as a pre festival and therefore the
development work was that much more linked and
progressive. At the Grange two year 11 pupils achieved
level 2 basketball coaching awards and 5 primary pupils were
selected for the South Gloucestershire development squads.
As always, lessons will be learned for next year and we will
make more of the mentoring of our older pupils by the coaches
and work more in the primary schools before the festival, in
order to enhance the leadership opportunities.
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Patchway TOP Link Students
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Table Top Cricket
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On Tuesday May 4th Yate Leisure Centre was bustling with
activity. 65 pupils were involved in a Table Top Cricket
Festival. Seven schools across both Bristol and South
Gloucestershire participated:
- Kingsweston (13 pupils)
- New Siblands (6 pupils)
- Culverhill (14 pupils)
- Warmley Park (11 pupils)
- Briarfield (8 Pupils)
- Brimsham Green (2 pupils)
- Claremont (10 pupils)
- The Grange (4 JSLA students)
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Martin Mansell, the table top cricket co-ordinator for ECB and
YST, had kindly agreed to run a tournament in South
Gloucestershire to promote the game within this region.
The aim being that the game would become part of the school's
Summer Term PE curriculum and that next year a team from this
area would enter the Regional Finals and then represent South
Gloucestershire at the National Finals at Lords next year.
All schools played at least 4 games on the day and displayed
great skills of batting, bowling and fielding. The
standard was high considering this was the first time many
pupils had played.
The teams and games were organised by four students from the
Grange School: Sam Lambert, Dan Webb, Andy Saint and Jack
Hunt. The skills displayed by these pupils were
exceptional and without their support the day would not have run
so smoothly. Richard Sparling from Winterbourne Cricket
Club was also of invaluable support on the day, helping to score
and organise pupils into teams. It was great to make a
link with a local club.
The aim of the day was for pupils to learn a new game in a
friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
For future impact, I would like to organise, with the assistance
of Martin Mansell, staff training to clarify the rules and the
specification classes. I would also like to organise the
Regional Finals linking with Bristol or Gloucestershire Cricket
Club and for a team to represent South Gloucestershire at the
National Finals at Lords.
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A pupil from New Siblands concentrating on her shot!
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Tri Golf
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All 27 primary schools now have a bag of equipment, Schemes of
Work and at least one member of staff trained in delivery.
We have formed links with the Kendleshire, Chipping Sodbury and
Filton golf clubs. In the King Edmund family links with
family learning have been made and sessions run by the Golf Pro
in schools for parents and pupils, creating pathways to the
club. In the Grange and Kingsfield familes taster sessions
and awareness evening have been held in order for the schools to
be involved in the Young Masters programme. Attendance has
been huge and we are seeing a high interest in golf as a
result. Thanks especially to Mike Bessant for hosting
meetings at Kendleshire and Steve Scott-Bowen for his work with
the King Edmunds family. We look forward to next year when
we can sustain and strengthen the partnerships.
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NOF OSHL Dance Project
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This girls only club for years 6, 7 & 8 has been running in
the Filton family since Christmas. It culminated with a
show in June at Filton High School. Well done to Carol
Connolly, the Dance Teacher, and all the girls involved. The
schools, parents and girls should be proud of their efforts
(look out for a report in the next edition).
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ACTIVMARK
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Many congratulations to Deers Wood Primary who
achieved this award after external verification!
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The last date for application for the current award was 1st
July. A number of our schools have applied, so fingers
crossed! A new look ACTIVEMARK will be launched in 2005.
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FA Charter
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After meetings with Nick Baker from the Gloucester FA and Jay
Monks, approximately 20 of our primary and secondary schools are
applying for this award. Amongst other things they will be
able to apply for £350 towards the purchase of kit. Links
with other local clubs and trained staff (either TOPS or NGB
coaching award) are a pre-requisite for the application.
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What will we do without him?
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As from September Steve Revett will return to full time Head of
PE at King Edmunds Business and Enterprise and Sports
College. We will certainly miss his expertise, sense of
humour, level head and willingness to take things on.
Thanks for all your efforts Steve, not sure how you managed as
Head of PE and SSCO! Julia Watson will take on the 2 days.
Ruth Ruck has returned from maternity leave and is working with
Jesse Foyle as a SSCO at Patchway. Welcome back!
Jamie Yeap is also leaving Stoke Lodge and has worked hard to
take on the role of PLT in the year she has been in post.
She is moving to a school where she will have 10 in her class
... seems like no good luck required!!
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Dates
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Tuesday 21st September
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Inclusion Course - Yate Outdoor Sports Complex (YOSC) 9.00 -
4.00 pm
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Tuesday 19th October
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Top Gym - Courtney Primary School 8.45 - 12.45 pm
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November
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Top Dance - Courtney Primary School 8.45 - 12.45 pm
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