On Monday Nick Gillard, our local school games organiser visited the school to assess our school games progress. Following our application we have been awarded the Gold Mark which is fantastic news. The only mark higher is the platinum and that is awarded for a minimum of x4 gold marks in a row.
The School Games Mark is a government-led award scheme. It celebrates schools’ commitment to developing competitive sport within their school and community. It allows schools to assess their PE provision and create an action plan for improvement.
- Some of the key success criteria that enabled us to get the gold include the following:
- Organise competitions that provide positive experiences tailored to students’ motivation, confidence, and abilities
- Focus on key transition points, such as Year 3 and Year 6/7, and how secondary schools take part in the School Games
- Support the personal development of targeted students through youth engagement and leadership
- Engage key stakeholders to promote the value of the School Games and enhance local provision
- Provide equal opportunities for all young people, regardless of gender
- Understand and develop their approach to physical literacy.
We are very pleased and proud to have been awarded this accolade and hope that it inspires us to further develop our school sport and PE.