GreenacreSSP

DANCE CAREER'S EVENT
An opportunity for dance students and enthusiasts to gain information, advice and practical taster's to enter further and higher dance education and pursing a dance career.

Date: Friday, 22 October
Time: 12-5pm
Venue: Mid Kent College, Medway Campus, Medway Road, Gillingham, ME7 1FN

12-5pm Market Place (Stalls of information exchange from various professional dance organisations and Universities)
12.45-3pm Taster of practical dance class at different entry levels (Audition, A'Level, Degree) Book in Advance
1.30-2.30pm 1-2-1 Advisory Sessions (Dancer's Career Development, Loop Dance Company, LABAN) Book in Advance
3-4pm Professional Panel of Guest Speakers Q&A
4-5pm Dance Performances

To book in advance or further information please contact the Arts Team on 01634 338319.

PRO SOCCER FA have launched a brand new Football academy in Medway for boys in school years 1 – 11. Sessions will be held at Greenacre School on the state of the art 3G pitch on Friday evenings.

Primary aim of the academy will be the development of young players throughout Medway providing them with real opportunities to progress into Professional football. Our weekly training sessions will mirror academy training programmes with players taking part in high tempo drills, reaction games as well playing small-sided games each week.

Players who impress will be given the opportunity to join the PRO SOCCER FA academy, providing them with the chance to play in friendly fixtures against other academies and professional sides such as Arsenal FC.

Our experience team of coaches have all played either professional or semi professional football at teams such as Arsenal, Watford, Mansfield, Barnet andknow what it takes to progress through the academy system. All coaches are FA qualified, CRB approved, first aid trained and hold child protection certificates.

ACADEMY TRIAL DATES AND TIMES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

TUESDAY OCTOBER 26th

9.00am-11.00amYears 1 & 2 11.00am-1.00pm Years 3 & 4
1.00pm-3.00pm Years 5 & 6

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 27TH

9.00am-11.00amYears 7 & 8 11.00am-1.00pmYears 9 & 10
1.00pm – 3.00pm Year 11


If you would like to take part please click here Pupils_Trial_Letter.docx

Children in Need is coming up next month. In co-operation with Medway Council and both the Howard and Greenacre School Sports Partnerships Shi Kon Martial Arts can put on a very simple but effective event for you.

This requires minimal organization from the school, and no cost:

The children wishing to be involved will need to pick up a sponsorship form from the school office.

We will send in an instructor to your school at your convenience to run a “300 Kung Fu Moves” event, for example as part of an assembly.

When the children have collected their sponsorship money, and given it in to the office Shi Kon will pick it up.

Simples!

We will email the sponsorship forms, promotional posters etc.

For more details and to book (there is no charge) a Shi Kon instructor for the Children in Need event please return email your contact details or call Jez on 01634 581092.

Medway Dragons RLFC are keen to provide coaching support for Schools in Medway and Kent who are participating in:

RFL Carnegie Rugby League Champion Schools programme
Medway Mini Youth games – TAG Rugby
Medway Festival of Sport in Jul 11 – Boys contact, Girls TAG

Medway Dragons will provide coaches with the appropriate RFL UKCC qualifications and a CRB Disclosure.

Our view is that we assist and support the schools’ teachers to deliver. To enable us to do that, in partnership with the RFL, we will be delivering a series of Coaching for Teachers Courses. This lasts for 3 hours and includes a resource pack, CD etc, and a certificate of training. The course costs £ 20 per candidate and a course can accommodate 10 people. The course is a mix of theory and practical sessions – see attached

The first course is on Wed 27 Oct 10 from 1800-2100 hrs @ Medway Dragons.

The Garrison Stadium
Sally Port Gardens
GILLINGHAM
ME7 5BU

The course will be filled on a first come first served basis.

Do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions

Regards

Martin




Martin Coyd
Director of Rugby League
07766 441974
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
http://www.medwaydragons.com

Tom Dallas the Chatham hevyweight is likely to be one of the special guests attending the Medway BBC Children in Need event on 19th November to support the programme and welcome groups and individuals who have spent time raising funds for this worthwhile charity event.many young people

The Chatham heavyweight recently scored an impressive points win over an awkward opponent Daniil Peretyatko in an entertaining six-round contest.

Dallas, 25, has previously won his last eight bouts inside two rounds found the six
round contest was a useful opportunity to test his stamina beyond earlier fights.
A local resident from Chatham, Tony learnt his skills at St Mary’s Boxing Club
under the direction of Andy Kidd, who still supports him in his professional career.
It is very likely that Tony will be fighting at Medway Park on 20th November
(the next night) so a great chance to meet a local successful athlete.

The programme for the evening is gradually growing and the complete detail will be provided by the beginning of November but continuous updates of programme progress will be found on the website
http://www.mixitonline.co.uk and page link http://www.medway.gov.uk/mixitindex/93922/93949/bbcchildreninneed.htm)

As the programme develops the website will provide immediate links to supporting groups and begin to tell the story about what is being planned before the evening, with special features on the unusual efforts being considered to raise funds for the Charity.

On Saturday 16th October between 1pm and 4pm Cliffe Youth Group are holding a Bric-a-Brac sale at the Memorial Hall, which will include homemade cakes (guess the weight of a cake) raffle, and many other novelty attractions. If you wish to donate something towards the raffle or have some ’bric-a-brac’ to pass on please contact Lindsay Hartney, the Detached Development Youth Worker on 0795236289 or 01634 338741 or E-mail:- .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) Better still take time out to visit Cliffe Memorial Hall and support young people’s efforts to raise funds for BBC Children in Need.

The Shi Kon Martial Arts International have already been working hard to promote the event on the 19th November and with help of the Medway Sports Partnerships based at The Howard and Greenacres schools are planning to visit schools throughout the coming weeks to offer an opportunity to raise funds and learn something about their sport.
For further details contact Jez Walters on 01634 581092 or e-mail .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or visit their website http://www.shikon.com

Badminton – Roller Skating – Synchronised Swimming – Drama Workshops – Music Workshops are just a few of the developing options that will be available on the night and further regular bulletins will keep you up to date with these and other developments

What are YOU or YOUR CLUB planning? – Could you feature in the local press or would it capture the imagination of the BBC Children in Need broadcasting team. Lets hear about your plans?

FOR GENERAL INFORMATION VISI THE BBC WEBSITE

http://www.bbc.co.uk/pudsey/

Callum Park are offering discounted horseriding opportunities for pupils within Medway. If you are interested please get in contact.

Thanks to Sport Funding we are delighted to continue our program of ‘Learn to Ride’ courses after school this Autumn.
And thanks to our INDOOR Complex you won’t even get wet!
The 2 great offers below represent fantastic value and are allowing hundreds of children to experience and enjoy the ‘Thrill of Riding’ at a fraction of the normal price.
These after school clubs are designed for Beginner riders only.
Parents can contact Callum Park directly to apply for spaces or Schools are welcome to book entire courses on behalf of their pupils but please hurry as spaces are strictly limited.

‘BEGINNER RIDING’ CLUB (age 9 and above)
1 Hour sessions after school
8 pupils per group for 8 weeks.
MUST be beginner riders.
Course Just £48 + VAT (£56 inclusive) each.

‘SADDLECLUB’ (age 7 to 9)
30 minute sessions after school
8 pupils per group for 6 weeks.
A parent/Guardian MUST be on hand to ‘Lead’ each child.
Course Just £48 + VAT (£56 inclusive) each.

HOW THE SCHEME’s WORK
1. Sessions are available after school from 3.30 pm to 7pm, Tuesday to Friday. Parents and schools should contact Callum Park to obtain further information, register interest and indicate their preferred group slots. Places will be allocated for commencement after the October 1/2 term break.
2. Schools may book an entire course or bulk of a course (min of 5 riders) by contacting callum Park. An invoice will be raised and the school then collects appropriate fees from parents. This promotes a school club atmosphere and can result in lower fees for pupils. Or alternatively;
3. Parents may book pupils independently with Callum Park by calling the number below. This will allow greater flexibility of booking for parents and reduces school administration time, but children will be mixed with those from other schools.
4. After booking by either of the above methods completed rider registration forms (issued at time of booking) MUST be returned for each pupil to Callum Park in advance of the first Session.
APPROVED CENTRE
Callum Park is fully Insured, Licensed and approved by the British Horse Society & Club mark accredited.
ALL Instructors/coaches are FULLY Qualified & Trainees/students are NEVER used to deliver Tuition.
Risk assessments are available for schools on request.
CANCELLATIONS / MISSED SESSIONS
Due to the high subsidy level involved it is not possible to reimburse or offset any missed lessons.
If after the first week someone drops out it may be possible to allow a substitute in week 2 so schools may want to keep a waiting list.
FOLLOW ON COURSES
Most pupils wish to continue Riding after their initial course and we have subsidised options available to allow this.
OTHER ACTIVITES
We have been teaching people to ride from as young as 3 yrs for the last 25 years. In addition we offer:
BTEC / BHS Vocational training for 14 to 19 year olds in partnership with schools and colleges.
School Trips and Reward sessions
Callum Park Riding Centre,
Basser Hill, Lower Halstow, Nr Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 7TY.
Tel 01795 844258 email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) http://www.callumpark.com

More children in Medway getting 3 hours per week of PE and sport!

National figures published on Friday show that 52% of young people from across the authority are now getting at least 3 hours of PE and sport per week. This is an increase from 26% in 2008-09. Medway’s two School Sport Partnerships lead by the two sports colleges in the area – Greenacre and Howard Schools, have worked with all Medway schools to raise sports participation over the past 5 years.

New activities, a range of coaches, access to more competitions and a chance to become a sports leader have all played their part last year for getting more young people in Medway schools involved in sport and physical education.

The Greenacre School Sports Partnership has 12 coaches, all linked to local club marked clubs, who have been able to go into the schools and lead sessions alongside teachers. After all this practicing teams were then able to take part in the Medway Games which consists of the Mini Youth Games for primary pupils and the Secondary School Games culminating in the Medway Festival of Sport week. Older students and sixth formers have been trained as sports leaders within their physical education lessons which has allowed for them to umpire and referee at the Medway Games series.
New activities for the schools in the Greenacre School Sports Partnership have included street surfing - also known as snakeboarding, rowers have been available for each of the secondary schools, urban rebounding – fitness with a small trampoline and wake up shake up – an aerobics idea for primary schools each morning have all helped to increase participation and ensure children are having fun while being active.

The Greenacre and Howard School Sports Partnership are working towards ‘The Physical Education and Sport Strategy’, originally set up in 2003 by the Government. To deliver this strategy School Sports Partnerships across the country are raising standards and participation in PE and school sport through; improving community and sports club links with schools, giving students opportunities to lead and volunteer in sport, raising quality and quantity of PE and after school provision, and ensuring ALL pupils have access to competitive opportunities. School Sport Partnerships provide a highly effective and efficient delivery mechanism for school sport. Partnerships are ‘families’ of schools working together. To find out more about what is going on in your school speak to your school sports co-ordinator in your secondary school or your primary link teacher in your primary school.

For further details or contacts please see below;
Kelly Harris – Greenacre School Sports Partnership
http://www.greenacressp.co.uk
01634 666337x253

Claire Moore – Howard School Sports Partnership
http://www.howardssp.org.uk
07725724393

Medway Youth Service have an excellent sports leadership programme running for 6th formers in Medway.

During this ten-month programme, volunteers complete a Sports Leaders UK Level 2 Award in Community Sports Leadership that includes a training course in emergency first aid, attend a selection of Sports Coach UK workshops and participate in regular activity sessions. Having completed their training, volunteers are given the chance to apply the knowledge and skills they have gained to benefit the local community and also take part in a six-day teambuilding course based in Dartmoor National Park. This residential experience is delivered by Spirit of Adventure, one of the leading providers of adventurous activities in southern England.

Volunteers who complete this challenging programme are awarded a coach development grant at their final team presentation. Exit pathways have also been established to help those volunteers who are interested in developing their skills further and identifying career opportunities in the local community.

If you would like more information, please contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) by the end of September

Course: FA Coaching Futsal: A Beginners Guide

Dates: 11 & 18 October 2010

Times: 4pm -7pm

Venue: Mascalls School, Paddock Wood

Cost: £20



To book click here http://eventspace.thefa.com/kentfa/participant/arrangement.aspx?id=23840

Is your school interesting in touch rugby? This competition is a pioneering event for England Touch and a great opportunity to establish Medway as a hub for youth development for touch in the UK.

Entry details and forms can be downloaded by going to http://www.englandtouch.org.uk/Default.aspx?ContentID=192

As we are running Under 9, 11 and 13 competitions this covers both primary and secondary schools. Female players will attract bonus points for teams.

Trevor Jeffries is prepared to hold a touch coach development day/evening for any teachers or schools interested.

Qualified touch referees will be provided for the event.

The entry fee is just £25 per school (regardless of the number of teams) or just £20 for schools within the Greenacre SSP.

For more details contact Trevor Jeffries on .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)