Dear Colleagues
This is the final Update of the term - so Merry Christmas to all our readers!
As I trust you have noticed from your Passport Calendars, the next Networking Meeting for PE staff is due to take place on Friday 9th December, 1-4pm, and I am delighted to say that it will be held at Wellesley House Haddon Dene. Many thanks to Gail Crompton for arranging this. As always this is an ideal opportunity for PE staff to feel supported and keep up to date with the latest developments. Stephanie, our SGO, will be doing her usual briefing and we will finish with a brief tour of the facilities at Wellesley, followed by a practical coaching session in the gymnasium for all attendees on the delights of Rapid Fire Cricket, an introduction to the game for KS1 and early KS2 children. As if that was not enough, refreshments will be provided - maybe even a mince pie or two!
Please confirm your attendance by emailing me, garybcrees@gmail.com , as soon as possible and no later than Wednesday 7th December 2022. There is no limit on numbers from any school and don't forget that cover for your attendance counts as eligible expenditure from your School Sports Premium.
This event will take place at Dane Court on Thursday 12th January 2023, 3.45-5.30pm. Please note that this is a day earlier than on your calendars. There is no gender restriction with teams of 4 required. Due to the number of tables there are only 8 places available. If you wish to enter please return the attached entry form to garybcrees@gmail.com , but please note that entries will not be accepted until 7.30am on Thursday 1st December 2022. Places will then be allocated on a first come first served basis. The closing date for entries is midnight on Friday 9th December 2022. Parent spectators are not permitted at this event.
Attached is the entry form and details for the Year 5/6 Badminton Tournament at The Ursuline on Tuesday 17th January 2023, 4-5.30pm. There is a limit of 12 teams (max 2 per school) and places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Entries will not be accepted until 7.30am on Thursday 1st December 2022 and should be sent to Stephanie Selsby, sgo@ursuline.kent.sch.uk - NOT ME! Closing date for entries is midnight on Monday 9th January 2023. Parent spectators are not permitted at this event.
Attached is the flyer for the Year 2 Gymnastics Festival at Callis Grange on Wednesday 18th January 2023, 9.15-11.15am, Because of time and space entries are limited to 6 schools, which will be allocated on a first come first served basis from 7.30am on Thursday 1st December 2022. Please send your contact details to Jack Kirkby, jkirkby@callis-grange.kent.sch.uk - NOT ME! Entries close at midnight on Monday 12th December 2022. Parent spectators are not permitted at this event.
Also attached is the entry form and details for the Year 5/6 Handball Tournament at King Ethelbert’s on Friday 20th January 2023, 4-5.45pm. There is a limit of 12 schools and places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Entries should be sent to me, garybcrees@gmail.com , no earlier than 7.30am on Thursday 1st December 2022. Closing date for entries is Friday 9th December 2022. Parent spectators are not permitted at this event.
This event is due to take place at The Ursuline on Tuesday 24th January, 1.00-2.30pm. This is an indoor festival and an ideal chance for children (and staff) to learn the game ahead of the outdoor tournament at St George's in June. A maximum of 6 schools can enter and places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. A copy of the rules plus an entry form is attached, which should be returned to me, garybcrees@gmail.com, no earlier than 7.30am on Thursday 1st December 2022. Entries close at midnight on Monday 12th December 2022. Parent spectators are not permitted at this event.
The following offer from Molly Davies, the Kent Community Coach at Kent Cricket Club, may be of interest to you. If you are interested then please contact her directly.
Chance to Shine is a national charity that aims to give all children the opportunity to play, learn and develop through cricket. As well as the physical benefits of regular activity, we use cricket to teach children important key life skills that will help them beyond the playground. Due to the support we receive from Chance to Shine, this programme is free of charge. I have availability to deliver what we refer to as the ‘Whole School Programme’ – this would enable me to work with 4 classes, for six weeks as well as provide wider support to the school. The programme is broken down into these areas:
Inspire - This includes an inspirational assembly, focussing on ‘Respect’ and the Spirit of Cricket, as well as time for me to plan and tailor the programme with you
Play - The sessions ensure that children are achieving the skills they need, as set out in the national curriculum, like throwing, catching and ball-striking
Lead – to work with either/or: Staff, on a 1-to-1 basis, or at a staff meeting/twilight to provide them with informal training, or with Year 6 pupils as ‘Playground Leaders’
Pathway – This time is to help children connect with out-of-school opportunities or, to look at what extra-curricular options I can support the school to develop
Any questions please do get in touch.
Best Wishes,
Molly Davis
Kent Community Coach (Women’s & Girls’)
Kent U15 Girls Manager & Coach
Kent Cricket, The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence, Old Dover Road,
Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3NZ
Tel: 01227 456 886
Tel: 07947895644
Web: kentcricket.co.uk
I have also received the following from Callum Noble at Upton Junior School. Please contact him directly if you are interested or need more information - callum.noble@uptonjunior.com .
We are hosting a national biathlon qualifier on the 10th December 2022. The top 100 children in each age group (across the country) will be entered in the National event held in March. All children that fit the criteria below in years 3-6 can enter.
Children in years 3-4 must be able to swim 25m without stopping and run 400m
Children in years 5-6 must be able to swim 50m without stopping and run 400m
The event is £25 per child. This is for membership and entry fee which covers pool hire, medals, trophies etc.
Parents or school staff can sign children up on the following website https://pentathlongb.sport80.com/public/wizard/e/37771/home and then find Upton School biathlon.
The closing date is 2nd December 2022. If anyone has any questions, they are more than welcome to email me.
Callum Noble
Sports Coach and PE Lead
Upton Junior School | Edge End Road | Broadstairs | CT10 2AH
Tel: 01843 861393
Sadly we have had a number of schools entering events this year and then withdrawing, sometimes with very little notice. This causes a number of problems, especially if fixtures have already been sent out and medals ordered. Obviously last minute illness amongst staff or children cannot be foreseen, especially these days, although even then it doesn't hurt to think about a back-up plan if this were to happen. In order to help schools with this issue, Thanet Passport drew up a Pre-Entry Protocol document a number of years ago. This consists of a checklist of questions to go through before signing up for one of our events. I have attached a copy for your convenience, which can also be found under the Documents section on our website, www.thanetpassport.org.uk .
Best Wishes
Gary Rees
Chairman & Administrator
Thanet Primary Association for School Sport
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