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◆ ◆ SCHOOLSSCHOOLS RUGBYRUGBY LEAGUELEAGUE newsletter DEC 2013 | ISSUE 1 2013 UPDATE FROM THE RFL EDUCATION TEAM As we approach Christmas I am reflecting what has been a approach to the introduction of Rugby League. For more very busy and productive year for the RFL Education team. My information on the Rugby League offer please visit: team was appointed in April of this year, part way through the www.primaryrugbyleague.co.uk/schools 2012/13 programme which although had it’s challenges we have found it to be a very rewarding year. As we approach the midpoint of the 2013/14 programme, the Education Officers have been working I fondley recall the Champion Schools finals which took place with regional schools competition leads to ensure that the in London at Richmond Athletic Association on the last Friday in competition stays on track and games are progressing. The year August. The sun was shinning and the Rugby League on show 10 and 11 boys National Round one competitions will occur from all the finalists was outstanding. Following finals day in prior to the Christmas break and I am sure there will be some Richmond, the annual year 7 final curtain raiser took place on fantastic competitive matches on display. Good luck to all teams the hallowed turf of Wembley. An amazing experience for all involved in this year’s competition. the players and staff involved and one memory which I’m sure will stay with them for life. On behalf of the current ESRL Board I would like to welcome Lee Holmes to the ESRL Board. Lee will join the board in 2014 and In March of this year the Government announced a two year I am sure he will, along with the other members, help to shape £300 (£150 million per annum) investment into primary school and develop policy and offer support and advice to the Rugby sport – termed the sport premium. Last week it was annouced Football League National Education Team. that the “sport premium” funding will be extended for an aditional year – which is fantastic news for the sector. Last but certainly not least, a big thank you to all the teachers who support and put a tremendous amount of work into Schools In partnership with Youth Sport Trust (YST), the RFL has Rugby League across the country. developed a programme in line with the Key Stage 1, Lower Key Stage 2 and Upper Key Stage 2 physical literacy Merry Christmas and we forward to working with you in framework. A set of new resources have been created to help the New Year. teachers and coaches in primary schools support the physical development of young people and provide an innovative Ebony Giblin CHAMPION SCHOOLS BOYS NATIONAL ROUND ONE

As we approach the Chrismas break the National Champion Stretford High School, Manchester, 17 December Schools National Round One comes into focus with the (Year10) 19 December (Year 11) Regional Stages of the competition drawing to a conclusion Game 1: 1 vs North West 4, 10.00am kick off and the line-up for the National Rounds starting to take shape. Game 2: vs , 11.20am kick off This season, the Boys National Round One for Years 10 Game 3: vs , 12.40pm kick off and 11 will be played at two central venues of Stretford Game 4: Midlands 1 vs , 2.00pm kick off High School, Manchester and Maidenhead RFC, Berkshire. Game 5: vs Cumbria 2, 3.20pm kick off This move should eliminate the external factors of bad Game 6: Cumbria 1 vs , 4.40pm kick off weather and bad light, to ensure this round of games takes place. Additionally these events will be an opportunity for Maidenhead RFC, Berkshire, 17 December Professional clubs to view talented young players in action for Game 1: Year 10 London 1 vs South West 1, 11.00am kick off their schools. Game 2: Year 11 London 1 vs South West 1, 12.20pm kick off The National entrants are still to be confirmed but the fixtures Game 3: Year 10 Wales 1 vs London 2, 1.40pm kick off will take place as follows: Game 4: Year 10 Wales 1 vs London 2, 3.00pm kick off

◆ ◆ u u CHAMPION SCHOOLS DESIGN YOUR FINALS 2013 OWN BOOTS WITH The finals got off to a cracking start with a terrific Girls Year 7 XBLADES contest between Sirius from Hull and St Peters High School of Manchester. St Peter’s Mariajacky Mirembe who was named Player of the Match, completed a memorable -trick, contributing to a 32-18 victory for the Manchester side. The Year 8 Girls final was up next which saw ’s Academy pitted against Deanery High School from Wigan. Deanery established a 12-0 lead and despite a late rally from Ossett they were always in control, eventually winning 30-12. Leah Foster of Deanery was the second hat-trick The RFL and Champion Schools have linked up with their hero of the day, also winning the Player of the Match award. official boot partner X blades to run a unique competition. The first boys contest of the day was the Year 8 final between Students have the opportunity to design their own Rugby Honley High School from Kirklees and St Cuthbert’s Community Boot with the winning entrant receiving one pair of the College from St Helens. St Cuthbert’s opened the scoring boots they designed, made especially by Xblades UK. after five minutes with a try from half back Lewis Martin, a fine individual effort which he converted himself but from then The winner, along with three friends or family members will on the game was dominated by the Honley full-back Jordan be invited to the Challenge Cup Finals where they will be Williams. Williams contributed the third hat-trick of the day with presented with their unique pair of Xblades boots. Honley winning 24-6. Needless to say Williams picked up the Details of how to enter will be released in the New Year! Player of the Match award.

History was made in the Girls Year 9 final when Leigh raced into a 12-0 lead and despite a late rally Academy from Dartford in Kent became the first girls team from the Wigan outfit, the Yorkshire girls made it to the final from the South to win a Champion Schools Final. Yet their whistle, winning 36-24. prospects looked far from bright when their opponents, The day ended with the Year 10 Boys final with Dowdales from Wakefield, got the first from Cumbria taking on side Bruntcliffe. The Cumbrians points on the board. dominated the first half, building a 22-6 lead; Bruntcliffe’s Despite this, the Leigh Academy girls showed great sole reply was a fine solo effort from skipper Judah Mazive strength and skill to dominate the rest of the game, winning but the Leeds team couldn’t add to their total. The Cumbrians comfortably 30-6. then increased their lead, taking the National title with a 34-6 victory. The Year 9 Boys Final between Saints Peter and Paul College from Widnes and St Edmund Arrowsmith High School of The Boys Year 7 Final at Wembley on Saturday August 24th Wigan proved to be the best match of the day. It was a proved to be another triumph for the South with RGS High pulsating contest which went down to the last kick of the Wycombe taking on . The game kicked game. off in torrential rain which made handling difficult but RGS soon got into the action, three tries gave them a 14-4 half time The lead changed hands several times throughout the game; lead but it was the second stanza of the match where High however it was St Edmund Arrowsmith who took the spoils, Wycombe would show their true ability. The Southern based Ben Fisher calmly slotting over a conversion to win the match side put Castleford Academy to the sword with several fine 24-22. It would have been little consolation to the Widnes scores, eventually taking the spoils, 44-4. RGS Captain Efan team that prop Liam Walsh was voted Player of the Match. Morris took the Player of the Match award with an all action The final girls contest of the day saw the Year 10 of Castleford display, capped by four great tries. Academy take on Abraham Guest Academy of Wigan. u u u u

ESRL CELEBRATION AWARDS 2013

The English Schools Rugby League Celebration Awards have recently been announced with many teachers and schools from around the country being nominated. This years awards include National Teacher of the Year, Outstanding Contribution to Schools Rugby League and National School of the Year categories. The prestigious awards will be presented to their respective winners by RFL President David Oxley CBE and the ESRL Chair David Gent. Congratulations to the 2012/13 Award Winners National Teacher of the Year - Lee Parkin, John Smeaton Community College, Leeds Outstanding Contribution to Schools Rugby League - Alison Balsamini, Brakenfield High School, Harrogate (Formerly Settle Middle School, ) National School of the Year - Honley High School, Kirklees Many thanks to all the teachers and volunteers across the country for putting in countless hours for the benefit of Schools Rugby League.

CONTACT US GETTING THE The RFL Education team constantly want to improve the MESSAGE RIGHT Schools Rugby League offer to make it easier and more enjoyable for Teachers, Students and Volunteers to engage The RFL team responsible for the Community Game is with our great sport. If you have any feedback or ideas keen to improve its communications with all participants please send them through to your Regional including parents, players, coaches, teachers, match Education Officer. officials and club volunteers. RFL Director of Participation and Strategic Partnerships Education Officer Yorkshire and Midlands David Gent says: “Our goal is to ensure everyone receives Tom Tsang the information they need in a format that suits them. With so much news to share from various areas of the RFL, and E: [email protected] T: 07595 520185 so many ways to communicate, it’s important that people don’t feel inundated with constant messages. We’re trying Education Officer North West, Cumbria and to get the balance right, so that the important information North East reaches people in a timely way that works for them.” Peter Brooke As part of this process, the team will be undertaking a E: [email protected] T: 07738 131790 short survey in December to establish the elements that currently work well and how things could be improved in Education Officer London and the South the future. Stephen Guan All those involved in the Community Game are invited to E: [email protected] T: 07891 311010 answer this online survey which should take no more than 5 minutes to complete. The results will be used to review National Education Manager the current situation and make recommendations for the future. Ebony Giblin To complete the survey please click here. E: [email protected] T: 07765 962 998 u u