180 youngsters strutted their way

through a series of dance activities

guided by CSLA students. The afternoon

proved to be energetic and very noisy-

always a sign that children are enjoying

themselves! Friendship Award-Fellside

Great turn out for Year 1/2

Dance/Movement Festival—

January

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Whickham

Primary Schools

Sports Bulletin

Year 5/6 Basketball Competition—January

As always, the basketball competition was a big hit with

some great skills on show. Front Street were the

eventual winners beating Swalwell in a thrilling final.

Fair Play Award– Front Street

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Year 3/4

Hockey Festival—March 80 children took the opportunity to improve their hockey

skills on the Whickham astroturf and there was a lot

of talent on display. Well done to the students from

Front Street and Fellside for their effort and enthusi-

asm. CSLA leaders from Whickham did a great job of

organising and umpiring matches and got very excited

when supporting their teams!

Year 5/6 Football Festival -

April

Unfortunately, this event had to

be cancelled due to our awful

weather!

Its never too early to learn the im-

portance of fitness and it was great to

see 120 students taking part in a fit-

ness festival which left them worn out!

They took part in activities to raise

their heart rate, work on flexibility,

agility and speed.

Determination Award—Swalwell

Year 3/4 Fitness Festival - February

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Year 1/2

Athletics Festival—May

Year 3/4

Basketball Festival - April Over 100 budding basketball players worked their magic throughout this

festival to impress Billy and help their team to play the best games

possible.

Respect Award—Parochial

With an attendance in excess of 220 children, the Whickham astroturf

was alive with activity for this festival. The children took part in run-

ning, jumping and throwing activities trying to get further or go faster

with each attempt. The highlight of the day had to be the pole vault

station where many conquered fears and pushed themselves out of

their comfort zones. The facial expressions told various stories!

Courage Award—Gibside

Equality

Friendship

Courage

Excellence

Great

technique

Can I go again?

Watch out for the

crocodiles!!

Is it my turn now?

Year 1/2 Athletics Festival — May

Inspiration

Respect

Determination

I’m flying!

What’s

next?

How fast can you go?

Year 1/2 Athletics Festival — May

Year 5 Young Ambassadors—YA’s Whickham Silver Sports Ambassadors Katie and Riccardo

hosted a workshop for year 5 children who had been nominated

for the role of Bronze ambassadors in their own schools. There were

some very interesting ideas of what they might like to do to increase

participation and raise awareness of health and fitness. We look forward to hearing how they are getting on in their roles.

HSLA

students organised and

delivered Boccia Intra

School compe-

titions which

were well

received

Students from Gibside

School visited Whickham

School for five weeks of climbing

fun. They made great progress on

the climbing wall and were a

pleasure to work with.

Year 5/6 Basketball

Determination Award– Washingwell

Quadkids Athletics—fun in the sun!

There was a great turn out for this competition and all

events were keenly contested. Whickham leaders were deliberately given very little help with running the event and

coped admirably under pressure. They really brought out

the best in the students. All children took part in four

events: 400metres, 60 metres, standing long jump and the

mini howler throw with results being collated to give the

final scores.

Front street finished first with Fellside in second place, both

qualifying to represent the Whickham Cluster in the Gates-

head finals. Parochial, Clover Hill, Washingwell and Swalwell

schools also performed really well.

**** Front Street finished 2nd in the Gateshead Finals with

Fellside 6th. Well done to both schools *****

Determination Award– Clover Hill

Paralympic Event-Thank you Gibside School !

The Paralympic event was a great success thanks to

staff at Gibside School and the year 10 leaders from Whick-

ham School. All cluster schools attended and children were

given the opportunity to try out sports like goalball, boccia,

new age curling and seated volleyball. Everyone involved

had a great time.

Paralympic Event at Whickham School

****Mini Games 2 July at Whickham School****

Energy Clubs .

Please let us know if you require leaders for next year

to run energy clubs in your school.

cmorrell@whickhamschool.org

WHICKHAM

SCHOOL

Thank you for all your hard

work throughout the year.

Have a great summer !

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Community Sports Leaders Award:

If you would like any of our year 12 young sports

leaders to assist with sport related activities at your

school , either in lesson time or after school, please

contact Helen Cox at : coxhwst@whickhamschool.org

Please contact Cathy Morrell, SSCo, should you have

any queries relating to the Whickham Primary Schools

Cluster offer for next year, or if you need assistance or

advice on PE related matters:

Whickham School and Sports College,

Burnthouse Lane, Whickham

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE16 5AR

T: 0191 4960026 PE Office

cmorrell@whickhamschool.org

Higher Sports Leaders Award:

Our year 13 sports leaders are available to assist with

the organisation and running of Intra school sports

events next year. Please contact

mcconwaya@whickhamschool.org

if you are interested