The power to inspire On Thursday March 3 PE teachers Jane Clarke, Jo Pattrick, Claire McDonnell and Executive Principal Stephen Munday attended the annual Youth Sport Trust conference. This is an incredible event where teachers attend to learn of the latest innovations and outstanding practice within PE. We were treated to some exceptional presentations and speeches from Baroness Greenfield, Dr Bird and Tim Shriver. Baroness Greenfield provided compelling arguments and evidence for the need to leave our digital screens at home and get outside into green open spaces, indeed our health and wellbeing depend on it. Dr Bird managed to ensure that everyone in the room felt very uncomfortable with the thought of sitting down as he confirmed the importance of being on our feet for our health and longevity rather than sitting
importance of the Special Olympics. In addition, the excellence of our PE department was highlighted by Jane Clarke leading a clinic for delegates on ‘The Future Proofing of PE’, highlighting how to make PE at the heart of the school, developing students’ health, well-being, life skills and character. Jo Pattrick led a session on a recent pilot scheme we have been running called ‘My PB’. This initiative explores the importance of PE in developing essential FLEXIBILITY skills such as empathy, resilience, motivation, LESSON: determination, aspiration among others. For Stephen The chair of the Youth Sport Trust is Baroness Sue Munday Campbell and she always delivers truly inspirational from Pussy workshops and speeches. Cat Doll She provided head teachers, senior leaders and PE Kimberley teachers with no other option than to fully appreciate Wyatt. the importance of PE in the whole education of students not least their health and future well-being. down for long periods of time, further supporting our However, perhaps most important were the tips Mr form time walk in the morning. Munday gained from Kimberley Wyatt, Youth Sport Finally Tim Shriver pulled on our emotions as he Trust ambassador, professional dancer and Pussy Cat eloquently explored the need for inclusive PE and the Doll on the importance of flexibility and suppleness.
Rowers reap rewards There was plenty of success for Comberton students at the annual School Games rowing competition at Cambourne Village College. Up against the hosts and Cottenham Village College, students had a mix of competitive and friendly rows, with all taking part in a timed individual row to see who could go furthest, followed by some mixed team friendly races. Students worked incredibly hard and showed fantastic team spirit, cheering and coaching each other. Sixth former Steven Levett, our resident rowing coach, ensured that students worked themselves to exhaustion! Oona Lonergan won the Year 7 girls’ competition with a distance of 451 metres in two minutes while Will Woodward came second in the equivalent boys’ event with 471 metres. In the Year 8 boys competition Lewis Hall won with 556 metres ahead of Tom Sharrock in third with 532 metres and Fox Pollock (fourth) with 493 metres. In the Year 11 competition Anne-Marie Verwoerd took top spot for the girls with 1300m and Paul Sayle also won (1457m), both in six minutes. All schools showed great sportsmanship and worked incredibly well together when performing in the mixed team competitions.
OLYMPIC PARK: Netballers on their way to the Copper Box in London.
International inspiration MAXIMUM EFFORT: At the interschools rowing competition at Cambourne Village College.
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A group of netballers from Comberton VC, Cambourne VC and Cambourne Netball Club all joined together to travel to the Cooper Box arena to watch England v Australia as part of the International series. The girls were treated to front row seats as they watched a competitive battle between the two teams. Despite some excellent play from the England squad, the Australian team were very strong and took a convincing lead from the third quarter. The girls soaked up the atmosphere and made the most of their excellent seats to get lots of autographs signed by the England players at the end of the match. Many of the girls were inspired by what they saw and, hopefully, will use the experience to help them in the netball season. If any pupils would like to play more club netball, Cambourne Netball Club are currently recruiting players in all years from 7-11. Training takes place on a Thursday evening at Cambourne Village college from 5.30-7.00pm. All new players are offered two free trial sessions. For further information please contact the club at cambournejuniornetball@outlook.com
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