and Wider Opportunities
In addition to our standard sport curriculum, we offer specialist coaching and some wider opportunities for Key Stage 2 pupils. This year these include:
- Year 5 - weekly swimming lessons Autumn Term
- Year 4 - weekly swimming lessons Spring Term
- Year 3 - weekly swimming lessons Summer Term
- Years 5 & 6 Sporting opportunities at Finborough Sports Hall
- Kayaking for Years 4 and 5
- Sailing for Years 5 and 6
- KS2 children will also receive Gymnastics and Cricket Coaching later in the year
Some of last year’s opportunities are shown below:
Year 6 Coast 2 Coast Cycle Challenge - May/June 2016
Over the May half term a number of Year 6 pupils participated in the Coast 2 Coast Cycle Challenge. The Coast 2 Coast Cycle route is 135 miles long and runs from Whitehaven on the west coast to Roker Pier (Sunderland) on the East Coast. It follows the Sustrans cycle route and included cycle paths, old railway routes and quiet roads.
The children who participated found this experience challenging at times but incredibly rewarding and they all completed the route successfully, what a fantastic achievement, really well done everyone!
Blue Class Dance Day - May 2016
Blue class spent the day learning some fantastic dance moves and sequences in the run up to the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.
Gifted & Talented Event January 2016
4 of our Year 6 pupils attended a Gifted & Talented workshop at Stowmarket Leisure Centre. They particularly enjoyed the trampolining session.
The HAKA Dance Day (Silver Class) Oct 2015
Our Silver Class pupils enjoyed a day of learning, and performing, the HAKA to celebrate the Rugby World Cup.
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The HAKA Dance Day (Silver Class) Oct 2015
Our Silver Class pupils enjoyed a day of learning, and performing, the HAKA to celebrate the Rugby World Cup.
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Royal Yachting Association- Start Sailing Success! (Autumn 2015)
Following a 6 week sailing course at Alton Water on Tuesday evenings, 11 of our Year 6 pupils successfully passed their RYA Level 1 Youth Sailing qualification. Congratulations to you all!
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British Canoe Union- Paddle Power Success! (Autumn 2015)
Following a 6 week canoe and kayaking course at Xplore in Great Finborough, 11 of our Year 5 pupils successfully passed their BCU Paddle Power Level 1 qualification. Congratulations!
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