ACTIVE SCHOOLS 2016/17

ACTIVE SCHOOLS LOSSIEMOUTH

NEWSLETTER

ACTIVE SCHOOLS LOSSIEMOUTH ASG TERM 1

ACTIVE SCHOOLS by Carolynn Leslie

Active Schools is a section of sportscotland Lossiemouth, Moray which was designed to encourage “children Within Moray, Active Schools is split into eight and young people to get active and stay areas regarding associated school groups. active” (sportscotland, 2012). Therefore, Lossiemouth ASG is made up of four primary schools including; Burghead, To achieve this target the Active Schools Hopeman, Hythehill and St Gerardine programme aims to provide ‘higher quality Primary School. These costal primaries feed opportunities’ in sporting activities during into Lossiemouth High School making up the extracurricular sessions. Active Schools also fifth school within the Lossiemouth Active strives to enhance the transition between Schools remit. primary to secondary school and from sporting sessions at/after school to local clubs. The Team Active Schools Coordinator Within Lossiemouth we aim to increase The Moray team is made up of ten Active Carolynn Leslie, Lossiemouth ASG ‘participation’ and allow children to Schools Coordinators, one School Sport experience a range of sporting activities Competition Coordinator and the Active throughout their time at school. Therefore, Schools Manager. your child does not have to have taken part in any of the activites before coming to an Contact details for all team members can be after school club, nor do they need to bring found on the ‘Sport in Moray’ website or via equipment, making it the perfect The Moray Council website: opportunity for pupils to ‘try’ sports for the first time! sportinmoray.co.uk

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HEADING 4 STYLE 2015/16

Use the small tables provided in some of the Throughout 2015/16 Lossiemouth saw the articles to call out quick reference information appointment of a new Active Schools related to the article, such as contact information or event dates. Coordinator during Term 3. Therefore, towards the end of the year many sessions HEADING 5 were running in order to spark pupil’s interest Contact Info and promote the awareness of Active Schools.

The extracurricular timetable consisted of a number of different sports including; Orienteering, Dance and Movement, Tang Soo Do and Multi Sport Activities.

Kwick Cricket also proved to be a popular choice among pupils, with Hythehill Primary Hythehill Primary School Cricket Team School winning the Moray Finals with their trophy after an amazing Competition which boosted them to victory at the Moray Kwick Cricket compete at the National Finals during Term Finals. Great Job!! 4. Their fantastic performances were

matched with great sportsmanship from all festivals around Moray this year. participants. A well-deserved victory for not only the pupils but Mrs. Hemmings, who has Results and photographs of each coached the team to great success. festival can be found on the ‘Sport in Moray’ website: under ‘School Lossiemouth High School have also enjoyed Sport Competition’. a range of sports from Basketball, Netball, Football, Rugby and more. Congratulations to all who participated in regular sporting Many participants taking part in the activity throughout the year! extracurricular activities got the chance to represent their schools at regular sporting

2016/17

Work will continue to increase the amount of all information, booking details, forms and opportunities for pupils within Lossiemouth relevant information will be updated regularly ASG within 2016/17. It is hoped that sessions online to keep you up to date with sporting will be accessible to all therefore, activities opportunities within Lossiemouth ASG. will take place at schools as well as at centralized locations.

Work with Lossiemouth and Hopeman Digital Sports Hub will continue to bring further club Keep up to date with new sessions, reports, links to schools and make the transition success and all our Active Schools news by between school sessions and local sports liking us on Facebook and Twitter. clubs easier for participants. You will also have the opportunity to sign up Changes for group texts or emails to make sure you have all the latest information this term! Throughout the year promotion of Active Schools sessions will be more available online through the ‘Sport in Moray’ website therefore, children will only be issued a letter/consent form for activities if they have an interest, rather than receiving one per child. However, ACTIVE SCHOOLS | 2016/17 3

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Deliverers

Active Schools relies heavily on the FAST FACTS generosity of volunteers to delivery or assist Where? with sporting activities. We try our best to run sessions locally, whether at each individual school or in a centralized Throughout 2015/16 a total of 570 people location. 570 Volunteers volunteered at sessions to provide children with the opportunity to take part at How long? A total of 570 volunteers helping to deliver sessions extracurricular activities. That’s up to you. Sessions range from 30 minutes or more depending on the activity and Within 2015, approx. 85% of all sessions time of day that it’s run. You may choose to within Lossiemouth ASG were delivered by volunteer at one or a few sessions, while others 32% Qualified an enthusiastic group of volunteers. Without may support on a weekly basis. We appreciate these individuals, many sessions would have 183 of that total (32%) had a qualification related to the all our volunteers no matter how long or short activity or delivery of sporting sessions. been unable to go ahead. Therefore, on your time is with us! behalf of Active Schools I would like to thank each and every one of you for your time, How? whether at a single or multiple sessions. If you would like to volunteer at any of our 221 Parents activities or require help setting up your own We Need You!! session please do not hesitate to get in touch Our biggest volunteer group was parents (221) followed We are always looking for more volunteers and on the contact details by secondary pupils (63) and then club coaches (51). it is never too late to sign up. Whether you’re provided. from a sporting background or would like to

FOR MORE INFORMATION see more opportunities for your children, we Volunteers can also sign would like to hear from you. up by completing the Contact your local Active Schools volunteer section on Coordinator: Should I? Would I? Could I? consent forms and Carolynn Leslie, Lossiemouth ASG Many parents may be put off volunteering if returning to the school they are not interested in the sport or activity office. Telephone: 07817957109 being delivered however, it is often not necessary for you to deliver. We require the Why? Email: assistance of volunteers to make up the child to We can provide you with [email protected] adult ratio therefore, if you would be happier to many great training view from the side while offering enthusiasm opportunities and qualifications for example: and support to participants, we would be delighted to hear from you.  First Aid

 Safe Guarding and Protecting When? Active Schools deals with extracurricular Children activity therefore, sessions are run during  Sport Specific Qualifications school lunchtimes or after school.

 CPD Training

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CLUB LINKS

Thank you to everyone who has worked with Active Schools throughout the 2015/16 acadmic year. Due to the hard work of club coaches and volunteers more children are participating in sport, more often!

We hope to continue working with our amazing clubs in the future and link with many more to grow local clubs, while increasing participation rates.

Below is a list of a selection of clubs and organisations who have worked within Lossiemouth ASG this year.

Thank you!!

 Elgin Cricket Club  Hopeman Golf Club  Huntly Cricket Development  Lossie Ladies  Lossiemouth Sport & Community Centre  Lossiemouth Tennis Club  Marine Park  Moravian Orienteers  Moray Golf Club  Moray Rugby Development  New Wave Surf School  Tang Soo Do Lossiemouth  The Moray Council – Sports Coaches  The Moray Council – Sports Development Team  The Royal Air Force Lossiemouth  To all involved with Hopeman Sports Hub  To all involved with Lossiemouth Sports Hub

FOR INFORMATION ON SESSIONS AND AN EXTRACURRICULAR TIMETABLE FOR TERM 1 2016/17 PLEASE SEE: ‘SPORT IN MORAY – ACTIVE SCHOOLS TAB – LOSSIEMOUTH ASG’ *PRINTED COPIES WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE FROM SCHOOL