‘More Children, More Active, More Often’

Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year!

ISSUE 10 ‘Tuilleadh chlann beothail’ December 2013 Nollaig Chridheil agus Bliadhna Mhath Ùr!

Active Schools welcomes Commonwealth Games Countdown... new staff member! 23rd July - 3rd August 2014

11 Days 17 Sports 6500 Athletes

1 Host City - GLASGOW! At the time of writing, the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games are only 30 weeks away and the Western Isles are getting ready to play their part! Eric ‘Strada’ Macleod joined On Tuesday 8th July the Queens Baton Relay will come to the Western Isles when the team in October and will local baton bearers and spectators alike will be part of a once in a lifetime experi- take over the reigns of the ence. Further information on the Baton Relay can be found on http:// Greater Broadbay Cluster. He www.glasgow2014.com/queens-baton-relay recently completed a BA ‘Game On ’ is Education Scotland’s Commonwealth Games online educa- Health Studies degree to com- tional resource for schools. Visit the website for further information: http:// pliment his existing qualifica- www.gameonscotland.org/ tions of an HND in Sports Active Schools look forward to supporting schools with Commonwealth Games based Coaching and Sports Develop- projects & activities. This presents another fantastic opportunity ment and his extensive coach- to inspire our young people & build on the Olympic Games legacy. ing experience. He also re- ceived the SALSC ‘Service to Kerry Targets Commonwealth Games Sport Award’ in November to recognise his commitment to A local South Uist girl is flying high following her two gold and two bronze medals in coaching over the past 20 Triathlon & Cycling representing the Western Isles at the International Island Games years. in Bermuda. Kerry MacPhee is currently being considered for both the Road Team AND the Mountain Bike Team for the Commonwealth Games. In between her busy “I am absolutely delighted to training schedule Kerry is involved with the ’Champions in Schools’ Programme & we be part of the Active Schools hope to arrange for Kerry to visit Western Isles Schools in the New Year. Further team here in the WIs and I am information on the programme can be found at http:// very much looking forward to www.championsinschools.com/champions/kerry-macphee/. Good luck Kerry! working with my schools and wider communities within the Active Schools Resources Greater Broadbay area. I feel very fortunate to have secured this position as it has been a lifelong ambition of mine to work with children at a career level. I look forward to the challenges ahead and making a positive contribution to the great work that Active Schools do here in the WIs. ”

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