In The Loop 25
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psspadmin@sirjohnhunt.plymouth.sch.uk
PRIMARY
Please find attached information regarding free coaching and opportunities offered by the new partnership book now to avoid disappointment. Menu of Opportunities
Tennis Opportunities- Year 3/4 Tennis festival on Thursday 17th May, 9.00AM - 1.00PM @ the Devonshire.
Tag Rugby Warm up Events warm up your team for the Marjons Tournament!; 2 trail tournaments have been arranged; book on the website for either; Tues 1st May 12.00 to 15.00 or / both Thurs 3rd May 15.30 to 18.30
Year 3/4 Tennis competition linked to the Summer school games has been postponed. Please get your teams fired up for the summer competition so we can send a full compliment to the County Competition in July.
Does your school do key steps gymnastics? Are you interested in entering a competition that leads onto the summer games in Exeter? If so please can we have your details and we will set up a local competition for you.
Please email us on psspadmin@sirjohnhunt.plymouth.sch.uk with any interest by 17:00PM of 1st June. Please note you would need a squad of 6 (4/2 boy girl split) from Years 5 and 6.
Additional SEN / Special School Events
Tues 1st May – Secondary SEN Football (Behavioural/LD)
Wed 2nd May – Primary SEN Football + PD Football (2 Categories - Behavioural/LD and PD/LD KS3/4)
Wednesday 16th May - South West Regional Disability Athletics Championships (all abilities) EXE
Fri 18th May – Secondary SEN Basketball at Mount Tamar (Behavioural/LD)
Tues 22nd May – Secondary SEN Rowing Competition (all abilities)
Wed 23rd May - Primary Ability Games (all abilities) MARJONS
Secondary event at the Life Centre 1pm – 2:30pm Table Tennis, W/C Rugby and Boccia
Tues 29th May – Primary SEN Rowing Competition (all abilities)
Wed 13th June - Special Schools and Mainstream SEN Rowing Competition (Primary and Secondary)
Tues 19th June – Secondary SEN Football (Behavioural/LD)
Wed 20th June Primary event at the Life Centre 1pm – 2:30pm Table Tennis, W/C Rugby and Boccia
Wed 27th June - Plymouth Ability Games MARJONS
All of the above events are for SEN pupils
(Primary – KS2)
(Secondary – KS3 and 4 groups)
PD – Physically disabled LD – Learning difficulties
These events are not appropriate for good sports people with School Action or School Action Plus.
They are appropriate for those with physical, learning, social, co-ordination and/or communication difficulties.
For more details on any of the above events please contact
Katy Wedgwood on kwedge@live.com or ring 07875407601
Helen Smith on hawksbill@talktalk.net or ring 07984362063
PLEASE SEE THE FOLLOWING LINK FOR THE SPEACIAL SCHOOLS CALENDER; Special Schools Calendar
Other Opportunities
Great Reviews heard about the following opportunities. Key Stage 1,2,3 & 4 JingaStreet Courses and Workshops. PLEASE see the following links for more information;
'We loved the multi-cultural aspect and the teamwork; it also engaged children of a wide range of age and gender. Boys particularly enjoyed this form of dance much giving more children a new opportunity to succeed in PE.’Headteacher Ann Force, Kennall Vale School, Ponsanooth, Cornwall.
‘The use of music, movement and non contact martial arts engaged all the children. Everybody, staff and children, enjoyed the multi cultural experience which provided a superb natural link with our topic on the rainforest.’Headteacher Pat Fewings, South Molton Infant School, North Devon
ENGLAND NETBALL OPPURTUNTIIES- Please see below details of Level 1 courses coming up in Devon and Cornwall, the booking form can be found at http://www.englandnetball.co.uk/get-involved/coaching/UKCC_Level_1_Courses , once you have booked your space if you are interested in a bursary and Live and Coach in Devon let me know.Closing Date 20th April. For any other information, or if you have any questions contact Jenny Kelly on 07540126598 or via email on Jennifer.Kelly@englandnetball.co.uk
Armada Athletics Network are hosting a Open Sportshall competition on Saturday 28th April from 1 - 4pm at the Life Centre in Plymouth- Entry is £2 per individual and is open to club members and school pupils and it will also be the official trial for the Plymouth Athletics squad for the Devon games to Inspire on Saturday 30th June.Please following the following link for the booking form; Armada Event
A RESOURCE PACK FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN SOUTH WEST ENGLAND- Gives all the information you will need to know about how to inspire the Paralympics and Olympics values and activities within your school. Please follow the following link for your resource-OGOV Resource Pack
Plymouth Marjon Sports Club Opportunities- For children aged between 4-8 Years. High Quality Multi Sports for Children, Developing your Child’s Physical Ability & Confidence for only £4 a session. For further information and the booking form please see the following link; PMSC Minis Booking Form
STAFF Vacancies
Plymouth City Council
We currently have a vacancy within our Sports Development Unit for the role of Sports Development Coordinator. Please could you help publicise this exciting opportunity out through your networks and if possible advertise on your website.
Closing date is Wednesday 9th May, I anticipate that interviews will be week commencing 21st May.Web link: https://plymouthcitycouncil.engageats.co.uk/Login.aspx
If you have any questions regarding this position please contact Martin Lees on martin.lees@plymouth.gov.uk or Louise Kelley on 01752 307008.
Date: 20th May 2013
Time: 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Date: 21st May 2013
Time: 16:00 PM - 18:00 PM
Date: 21st May 2013
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Summer Sports Festival is kicking off on May 25th at 11am down at the Mountbatten Centre. The event will consist of a variety of activities both off and on the water for anyone to come along and try.
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