Blyth/Bedlington
PDM’s Review
Once again we come to the end of another very busy term of sporting activities and I find it hard to believe that the School Sport Partnership has now been established for two years.
Each year we aim to improve upon established events and add new activities to our programme. Year 2 has seen the introduction of Dance and Gymnastics festivals for all key stages and a greater range of competitions for key stage 3 children.
For key stage 1 children, multi-skills festivals have taken place and this will grow into a generic skills module to be rolled out from September and multi- sport/activity festivals throughout the year.
One of the highlights for October 2007 will be the 2 day visit of Val Sabin to the partnership to lead teacher’s courses on Key Stage 1 & 2 Gymnastics and Dance. Many of you will already be using the teaching manuals written and published by Val and this will be a fantastic opportunity for staff to work alongside this truly inspiring deliverer.
Also planned for October will be a ‘Yoga Dynamics’ workshop aimed at teachers/classroom assistants of all
key stages.
There has still been no official announcement regarding
the next 3 year funding cycle (2008-11), so it is crucial
that all schools make sure they include all of the good work they are doing in this years PESSCL survey.
Finally may I take this opportunity to thank everyone who has been involved in the events that have taken place this year and thank you all for your continued support.
Together we can make school sport an even more enjoyable experience for all children.
Have a wonderful summer holiday and we look forward to working with you again next year.
Paul Woodall
Partnership Development Manager
Contact Information
Partnership Development Manager
Paul Woodhall
Bedlingtonshire Community High School
01670 822625
Assistant PDM
Helen Goodrum
Bedlingtonshire Community High School
01670 822625
SSCO
Jane Errington
Bedlingtonshire Community High School
01670 822625
SSCO
Carol Ward
Blyth Community College
01670 798100
SSCO
Mike Jarvis
Choppington First School
01670 823197
SSCO
Angela Parsons
Wensleydale Middle School
01670 366817
SSCO
Lee Austin
Bedlingtonshire Community High School
01670 822625
SSCO
Kari Lowe
Tynedale Middle School
01670 352256
