30 January 2020

As part of his role at Sporting Influence, Mr Atkinson has the duty of supervising and developing student placements. As part of this role Mr Atkinson has been working closely with Leeds Trinity University to give young and enthusiastic students, brilliant experience of our profession, teaching and sport! Mr Atkinson has already been to Leeds Trinity, alongside Mr Moss, to deliver a lecture to students about exactly what we do and what is needed to step into the world of teaching. Both Mr Moss & Mr Atkinson have numerous years of secondary school PE teaching and they wanted to pass on some tips for making sure you are prepared for the big bad world on education! Mr Atkinson has today (Friday 31st Jan) also been to Leeds Trinity University to attend a networking careers fair. Students can approach professionals and dig a little more into their experiences to give themselves the best start! We look forward to continuing this bright and effective partnership with Leeds Trinity University.

23 January 2020

Another show of brilliant skill, behaviour and attitude on Wednesday Evening as five schools took to our Tchoukball Competition. A short technical at the beginning of the session, looking at shooting from an angle and how that can aid the attacking team, soon turned into competitive matches. The passing, switch play and communication was brilliant from all teams. The deciding factor between winning and losing was generally understand where the ball was going to rebound, after hitting the net. The children are getting better week by week. We can't wait for next week! Well done to all.

23 January 2020

Katie White, one of Sporting Influence's ambassadors, has been working alongside Sir David Attenborough to produce a new film - A Life On Our Planet. Katie, Executive Director of the World Wildlife Fund, has co-produced this film looking into the differences that people can make to their lives, that will have a greater impact in the years to come. Sir David Attenborough has visited every continent on the globe, exploring the wild places of our planet and documenting the living world in all its variety and wonder. Now, for the first time he reflects upon both the defining moments of his lifetime as a naturalist and the devastating changes he has seen. Produced by WWF and award-winning wildlife film-makers Silverback Films, David Attenborough: A Life On Our Planet is a first-hand account of humanity’s impact on nature and a message of hope for future generations. Take a look at the trailer below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbUNXyOQr40

22 January 2020

On Monday we hosted a KS1 Multi-Skills Festival at Great Ouseburn Village hall. Over 130 children took part from Boroughbridge, Great Ouseburn, Nun Monkton, Kirk hammerton and Staveley Primary Schools. It was the first time we had used the venue and it was a fantastic space for us and the children to use. Children took part in 13 different activity stations from Target Throw to Speed Bounce, and Agility Ladders to the Bucket Challenge. Teams competed against each other by scoring points at each station, with results shared at the end. There was great use of Sporting Influence's 5 social skills throughout, with those children using them, consistently rewarded with a wristband at the end of the festival.  We look forward to hosting our next festival, KS1 and KS2 Dance, at Great Ouseburn Village hall.

16 January 2020

We have finally made the big screen!!! Unfortunately not Hollywood, but as you enter camp keep your eyes peeled for our new information TV. This TV will offer information about who is working that day, what has happened that day and other information that could be appropriate for your day at camp! Hopefully, this screen will allow us and our communication with parents to be even better than it currently is. If you have any suggestions of what you would like to see on the screen, please feel free to speak to the Camp Leader at the check in desk at camp.

16 January 2020

Tchoukball has returned to our Wednesday Evening Comps. The first competition was Wednesday 15th and the standard did not disappoint. With four schools attending, it was the perfect opportunity to incorporate a small teaching element to the session and ensure the children were sure of the rules and skills involved. The sessions ended with two tchoukball matches where the children explored the way the game is played and all the different tactics that can be used. By the end of the competition there were lots of smiles, sweat and out of breath children. We cannot wait for future weeks!!!

16 January 2020

As we get back into the groove after Christmas we are pleased to announce the introduction of our work into new schools. Some of these schools are new to Sporting Influence, others have used Sporting Influence before and are returning for more fantastic teaching and learning. The schools we have on board this half term are: Oatlands Infants - Sports NumeracyGrewelthorpe - CPD & PPACarnagill - CPD & PPASt Roberts - CPDBirchfield - Sports Numeracy We can't wait to really get going in all our new schools as well as all the schools we will be continuing from Term 1.

9 January 2020

Jan - Wednesday Evening Tchoukball Comps Y5/6 Feb - Wednesday Evening Dodgeball Comps Y5/6 & Feb Half Term Camp. March - Easter Holiday Camp April - Easter Holiday Camp & Wednesday Evening Dodgeball/Tchoukball Comps Y3/4 May - Wednesday Evening Dodgeball/Tchoukball Comps Y3/4 & May Half Term Camp. June - Wednesday Evening Cricket Comps Y5/6 July - Summer Holiday Activity Camps START!!! August - Summer Holiday Activity Camps continue!!! September - Summer Holiday Activity Camps Finish! 2020/21 School Year Starts. Keep an eye out in-between as we have some exciting opportunities on the boil at Sporting Influence HQ!

9 January 2020

To kick off the new year, Mr Crooks is starting his wellbeing programme with KS2 students at Bilton Grange. Mr Crooks will be exploring multiple topics including the importance of exercise, diet, hygiene, sleep and mental health. Over the duration of the programme, students will be taking part in fun and active practical sessions, alongside theory, to apply their knowledge and increase level of understanding. The aim is that by the end of the ten weeks, students will be able to explain wellbeing and be able to demonstrate what that looks like in their day to day lives.

9 January 2020

Research shows that healthier and happier children do better in school and that education is an important determinant of future health. But education is not just about lessons within the four walls of a classroom. The outdoor environment encourages skills such as problem solving and negotiating risk which are important for child development. But opportunities for children to access the natural environment are diminishing. Children are spending less time outside due to concerns over safety, traffic, crime and parental worries. Modern environments have reduced amounts of open green spaces too, while technology has increased children’s sedentary time. It is for these reasons and more that many think schools have arguably the greatest potential – and responsibility – to give children access to natural environments. This is not just about improving break times and PE lessons, however. Across the UK, teachers are getting children outdoors by delivering curriculum based lessons in school grounds or local areas. A variety of subjects, such as maths, art and science, are all being taken outside. So - our New Year's Resolution: We are going to ensure all children are outside as much as possible. To aid us with our resolution, please ensure your child is suitably dressed for PE outside and has a coat in school!

20 December 2019

On Wednesday 4th December we hosted a Tag Rugby Festival at Staveley Primary School. Luckily the weather held and we had a gloriously sunny morning for the event. Schools from Staveley, Boroughbridge, Kirk Hammerton, Nun Monkton and Great Ouseburn took part in the Y4, 5 and 6 festival. The festival was split into year groups, with each school competing in a round robin tournament. Children were rewarded for their use of social skills throughout, with a lot of encouragement and communication on display in particular. As well as this, the quality of rugby on a slippy surface, was fantastic, with some brilliant running with the ball and passing. Boroughbridge won on the year 4 pitch, Kirk Hammerton in the year 5 pitch and Great Ouseburn/Nun Monkton on the year 6 pitch.

12 December 2019

Merry Christmas to everyone, from Sporting Influence. Thank you to everyone who has worked with us, come to our camps, been in our lessons, driven children to our competitions... You're all amazing, have the a brilliant Christmas, we hope Santa brings you everything you have asked for, happiness and good health!!!

12 December 2019

Our resident girls football expert, social media goddess and all round legend Katie is leaving us. She has secured herself a role working for Her Majesty's Prison Service with the long term goal eventually joining the Police Force. We are so grateful for everything you have done over the last two years. Thank you from everyone at Sporting Influence, don't be a stranger and we look forward to hearing all about your new venture!

5 December 2019

Take a look at what has been going on in Mr Atkinson's Wellbeing after school club and how it has been a massive hit! The Year 5/6 Wellbeing Club has included all aspects of well being from diet and hygiene to; mindfulness and inclusive sports. Recently we have been participating in disability/inclusive sports, this week have we have played seated volleyball and blind folded dodgeball cricket. The club has been a success and each week the number of pupils has increased. I'm looking forward to delivering this to the Y3/4 after Christmas. 

4 December 2019

Have a look below to see how Mrs Wilcox and Hookstone are making the most of the new curriculum by teaching Mini Medics as part of our intervention work at Hookstone Chase Primary School. "As part of our work at Hookstone Chase, Horse Chestnut are completing a Mini Medics first aid course. So far we have learned how to respond to an emergency and what to do when we first find a casualty. We explored the different situations we might come across." Coming up in the few weeks they will look at dealing with wounds, shock and conditions like asthma. This meets the objectives of the new PHSCE curriculum as well as being a brilliant life skill.  Well done to everyone at Hookstone we can't wait to do more of this with you and prepare you to be a life saver!