King Arthur’s takes part in National School Sports Week
July 8th, 2010 |
King Arthur’s School participated in The Lloyds TSB National School Sport Week from the 28th June to 2nd July. The national event was a week-long sporting celebration for primary and secondary schools. |
| On Monday and Tuesday, 28th and 29th June, Years 7,8,9 pupils came off timetable to opt into the 10 different sports available: Spinning, Aerobics, Karate, Cheerleading, Athletics, Rock-it-ball, Golf, Archery, Futsal and Rugby. The aim of the two days was to raise the profile of sport among students at KA. In addition KA wanted to promote new sports whilst reinforcing and developing new club links. Wincanton Golf Club, Wincanton Sports Centre and Yeovil Olympiads were among a few clubs that provided coaches for the two days. |
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| King Arthur’s students then enjoyed two more days of sunshine and sport competing in their annual sports days against each other across a vast range of sports. The Olympic Values of respect, fair play and excellence were encouraged throughout the week. |
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| The week of sport closed with the Top Link Festival for King Arthur’s School partner feeder schools. KA student Sports Leaders pledged and ran a successful athletics and rounders festival for 150 Key Stage 2 pupils. The team of 20 leaders was managed by 5 of the best leaders from Year 10. Amy Chick, Matt Viola, Kerry Stone, Michael Brook and John O’Rourke. |
| Despite a wet morning, where the leaders had to adapt their plans to accommodate the athletics inside, all students and staff had enjoyed a splendid and well managed morning. At 12.30pm the whole country participated in 3 minutes of sporting activity, Matt Viola managed to lead over 150 pupils, leaders and teachers skipping for 3 minutes in the sports hall. The day brightened up and the Rounders Tournament was able to run outside in the afternoon. Close matches were fought for both Years 3/4 and 5/6 age groups, however Horsington proved victors on the day! |
