Sports Leaders News

Mrs Allen (School Sports Co-ordinator)

Year 10-12 sports leaders

Mrs Allen will be arranging Zoom sessions for year 10-12 sports leaders over the next week to update students on the qualification requirements for 2021.

National Schools Boccia Challenge

This week all PE classes began the National BOCCIA challenges round 1. Students take part in Boccia, hopscotch, darts, alley and tripod in their PE lessons over the next two weeks. We have received some great results in and photos/video's as evidence (see two from year 8 students below).

Lilly (year 8)

Florence (year 8)

We will find out where we are on the national leader board after half term when we will get the round 2 activities. This is a brilliant all-inclusive activity for all our students and a chance to take part in some inter-school competition for the School Games.

National Health & Wellbeing Week for schools

This week has been the national health and wellbeing week for schools. The aim of the national initiative is to provide young people with the tools and knowledge to help manage their mental health.

Youth Sport Trust – Active in Mind

Wellbeing tips for parents/carers to use at home

Wellbeing is about feeling good and doing good. Research shows that children who are more fulfilled, learn better and achieve more. Please follow the link below for resources are to help families support their children’s wellbeing and build on the foundations that have been taught at school:

https://www.highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk/wpcontent/uploads/2021/02/Wellbeing_at_Secondary_school_Parent_Toolkit.pdf