Plymouth SSP Parent Portal - In The Loop Secondary Edition

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ISSUE 027

PSSP Secondary Cross-Country at Eggbuckland

It was another great evening for the second of our Secondary Cross-Country Events kindly hosted by Eggbuckland and joined by, DHSB, Notre Dame and Tor Bridge. We had individual winners from the schools across the age groups; Year 7 Girl Edie (Eggbuckland), Year 7 Boy Sebby (DHSB), Year 8/9 Girl Abi (Notre Dame), Year 8/9 Boys Fin (Tor Bridge) Year 10/11 Girls Lilly (Notre Dame) Year 10 & 11 Boy Jayden (Eggbuckland).

In the team event, Eggbuckland won the Year 7 Girls and Boys Team Events with and Notre Dame winning the Year 8 & 9 Girls Event and DHSB winning the Year 8 & 9 Boys.

Well done to all those that have taken part over the past two weeks.

PSSP Year 9 End of Season Netball Tournament

This week we saw 8 teams from 7 schools come together for the Year 9 Netball Festival. DHSG, Notre Dame, PHSG, Plympton Academy, Plymstock, Stoke Damerel and Tor Bridge. There was a range of experience amongst the teams but all matches were highly competitive and played in a great spirit of respect, teamwork and challenge. Well done to DHSG Lightning who were unbeaten in the event, followed by DHSG Thunder and PHSG and Plympton Academy taking home the bronze medals.

Next week host the Year 8 Festival on Wednesday 19^th March at the Life Centre from 2.30-5.30pm.

CPD Asthma Workshop

Workshop Date: Wednesday, 19th March 2025.

Workshop Time: The event will take place between 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM.

Sign-up Closing Date/Time: Please complete this sign-up form by 12 midday Monday 17th March, to ensure you receive the Teams link ahead of the workshop.

Workshop Venue: Online via Teams link.

What to Expect from this Workshop:
In this session, we will cover the basics of asthma, including what you need to know about exercising with asthma. The session is designed to give you the confidence to support people with asthma in being physically active safely in your setting. No medical knowledge is needed for this session, and there will be plenty of time for questions. The course will focus on children with asthma.

Who is Delivering this Workshop?
Dr. Elinor Jones is an A&E doctor at Musgrove Park Hospital with an interest in Sports Medicine. She has worked in a number of specialties, including paediatrics and respiratory medicine, and is currently undertaking a Sport and Exercise Medicine master's degree.

Booking form link CPD Asthma Workshop

The FA KS4 Pilot - The Step into Coaching Programme

The new KS4 coaching programme will provide girls in your school with a high-quality introduction into the skills of coaching, build their confidence and inspire and prepare them to undertake their Introduction to Coaching Football Qualification should they wish to.

It will also equip them with the basic skills to facilitate fun and engaging football activity to their peers, or to younger year groups and encourage them to get involved in further delivery roles in their local community football clubs.

What does the pilot involve?

Here is some key information regarding what the commitment will look like from your recruited schools:

Schools that sign up to the pilot must be able to:

Attend ONE of the following 90-minute online training events to learn about the programme on either
- 18^th March @ 3.30pm – 5.00pm - Register HERE.
- 20^th March @3.30pm – 5.00pm - Register HERE.

Have a dedicated teacher to deliver the pilot programme in your school between March- June 2025. Teachers will have the choice to deliver the pilot in 1 of the following ways:

1 x Day long leadership programme

5 x 50 minute modules to be delivered across several weeks.

Facilitate a session visit at your school for an England Football or Youth Sport Trust member of staff to come and see your session in action.
Take part in a short survey and feedback session after your delivery is complete to share your experiences.

What will schools receive?

Schools choosing to take part in the programme will be provided with a fully funded kit and equipment pack, alongside all the resources needed to deliver the programme.

𝑁𝑜𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑟𝑒𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑔 𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑜𝑛 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐏𝐥𝐲𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝑡𝑜𝑑𝑎𝑦!

Do you know an incredible young person under 21 who has made a real difference in their community? Whether they've raised awareness for an important cause, overcome personal challenges, or simply go above and beyond to spread kindness and brighten other's days, they all deserve to be celebrated!💛

With 13 inspiring categories, the Plymouth Youth Awards honour these young people's achievements. Nominations are open until 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟑𝟎𝐭𝐡, with an exciting grand final in June 2025 at Crowne Plaza Plymouth, hosted by David FitzGerald.

Let’s come together and uplift the youth of #Plymouth!👏🫶

𝑨𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅 𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒈𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒐𝒓𝒔:

🏆Unsung Hero Award

🏆Sportsperson of the Year

🏆Inspirational Person of the Year

🏆Arts and Culture Award

🏆Young Employee Award

🏆Young Carer Award

🏆Fundraiser of the Year

🏆Young Environmentalist Award

🏆Outstanding Contribution to the Community Award

🏆Team Award

🏆Student of the Year

🏆Inclusivity Award

🏆Supported Internship Award

Nominate your young person here👇

https://www.ymcaplymouth.org.uk/plymouth-youth-awards/

Join the conversation about physical literacy

Are you passionate about helping young people find a love of moving more?

The Positive Experiences Collective brings together people who share a passion for helping children and young people build a meaningful relationship with movement and physical activity for life.

It’s free to access for partners from any sector and our next two-hour ‘listening circle’, focused on using youth voice as an enabler of physical literacy, is on 18 March at 10am.

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FREE resources to get your pupils ready for the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025

Kick off your class’s introduction to the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 with our free-to-download assembly presentations. Focused on the themes of belonging and career opportunities in sports, this resource offers fun facts and an engaging interactive quiz to help students learn about the tournament.

And don’t miss out—be sure to check your inbox on 6th May for even more Women’s EURO-themed resources, from PSHE lessons to fan zone and festival guides.

Secondary Resources

School Games Mark 2024/25 Guidance Available

The School Games Mark Guidance documents for both schools and special schools are now live. They are designed to help schools understand the criteria for the 2024/25 School Games Mark in more detail. Find both documents here.

14 Mar 2025

Tor Bridge Y1 Multi Skills

Thursday 13th March 2025 – Today our team of Sports Leaders from Tor Bridge High hosted 2 teams of children from Thornbury Primary for a friendly Multi Skills Festival.