Family Football Festival 25/09/07
- 13 teams from our family of schools took part in this outdoor 5-a-side Festival:
- 5 from Castlechurch
- 4 from St Lawrence
- 1 each from, Church Eaton, Doxey, Haughton St. Giles, Woodseaves
- In all 102 Year 5 & 6 children were involved
- 20 Year 10, 11 & 12 King Edward's students acted as managers, time Keepers & referees.
- The photos show a sunny afternoon on King Edward VI High School field with all involved enjoying the festival.
- Many Parents, friends and staff turned out to support the event.
- The emphasis of the festival was on fair play and sportsmanship.
- For some playing football is a regular, competitive activity. For many it was their 1st time playing against other teams.
- The feedback from those involved was very positive:
"I was quite nervous before the event, but as soon as I got with my team it was fine. My team behaved very well. I tried to encourage fair play and insisted they shook hands after the matches."
Bill Y10
"I think the football festival was fun for the kids. It looked like they was having fun and I think that we should do it again."
David Y10
"I enjoyed the event because the children were happy and friendly. They worked well as a team and enjoyed it a lot. To improve the event we could do things like penalty shoot outs"
Sophie Y10
"I think that the football festival was very good because it meant that the children were doing exercise for 2 hours or so. It also meant that they had a chance to meet new people from other schools, even new people from different years in their own school."
Sophie Y10
"The family football festival went very well, the children enjoyed this event as it was one of the first times they had played competitive football. In between every match I swapped a player, I did this as I had 6 players in my squad and it was only fair on the children, they agreed with me and accepted it fine. The children in my team were very happy & excited, as they couldn't wait to play".
Stevan Y10
The children at the 5-a-side played very well, they listened to their managers and referees and had a lot of encouragement from parents and spectators. I think the event ran very well and everyone enjoyed themselves".
Danielle Y11
Some comments from the teachers involved:
"Pass on my thanks to all of the sports leaders. Last night went really well. Thanks to you as well"
"Thank you, the girls really enjoyed it"
"It was a good idea to use Y10 & Y11 to act as team managers"
Tuesday 2nd October
Family Cheerleading Festival
- Over 80 Year 2, 3, 4 children from our family of schools participated in a cheerleading festival in the Sportshall at King Edward VI High School.
- Led by Miss Winkle both the Key Stage 3 & the Key Stage 4 cheerleading troupe performed a short display routine.
- All the children then did a warm up and a huge group cheer.
- The children then separated into their individual school groups and, working with one of the King Edward's girls developed a short routine. This was then performed to the watching audience of all the other children participants, their teachers and parents.
These are some of the leaderscomments:
"I feel that the event was a great idea and a complete success, the children were kind, willing, fun and great to work with! Before the event I was really nervous, but soon got use to it. The children did really well and looked very pleased with themselves. The event was good and should be done more often".
Loren Y8
"The kids seemed to really enjoy it (cheerleading) they were smiling and shouting (cheering) and all of them joined in. I was nervous at first but afterwards I enjoyed it once I got involved with the kids. I hope to do another one because so many people, parents, teachers and kids turned up to support it".
Beckie Y9
"I thought the cheerleading festival was a big success and I think the children liked it a lot. Before the festival I was nervous, but it soon went.
Deana Y9
"I think all the children enjoyed the event. At the end even shy children were joining in. they responded well and tried hard. They wanted to please you. They seemed excited and happy at being included and treated like us (they learnt our dance). Next time I would get the adults around the side involved in some way because they didn't join in"
Kirsty Y9
"The event went really well, the kids enjoyed it because they didn't stop smiling all the way through. I enjoyed it because it was fun watching the younger children learning. Before the event the children looked quite nervous but by the end they were laughing and having a good time".
Becky Y9
"I think that the cheerleading with the junior schools was really enjoyable. Both the children and the cheerleaders enjoyed doing it. First of all I was quite nervous but after it all it was really enjoyable".
Hannah Y8
Some comments from teachers involved:
"The children really enjoyed the event, they were really keen to share the routine they had learnt, with their classes when they got back to school"
"Thanks for organising the event. Most enjoyable"
"Thank you. It was a great experience for all involved"
Sportshall Athletics
10 Year 10's joined students from other partnership schools to be formally trained to act as leaders at the family Sportshall athletics festivals
Once trained, they then organise the family Sportshall Athletic event (other young leaders will also be involved), which take place after school on Tuesday 27th November. This involves up to 30 pupils from each of the primary schools participating in a variety of events.
The initial 10 will then have the opportunity to train to level 1 with the borough; they could then go on a young official's course, making them able to help at Rowley park. This will also count towards their 1st National qualification.
On Tuesday 27th November King Edward VI High School hosted a big family sportshall athletics event.
Up to 30 children from St Lawrence, Haughton St Giles, Church Eaton, Doxey, Castlechurch & The Grove participated in the activities in the Sportshall.
There were relay races, over hurdles and under tunnel races, obstacle races - all turning on reverser boards. The field events included Standing long, standing triple jump, chest push & vertical jump.
Without exception all of the children thoroughly enjoyed the activities -- this made approximately 150 Year 5 & Year 6 children all screaming in support of their team. It was extremely loud!!
None of the events could have taken place without the sports leaders from Y10 & Y12 officiating.
They did a brilliant job of organising, helping, timing, recording.
St Lawrence won the closely matched event. They went through to the partnership final on 12th December at Stafford Sports College against the winners from all the other family events.
Some comments from Sports Leaders about the Sportshall Athletics event
"It was good and all the children enjoyed it. The event couldn't be improved"
Will. Y10
"I think all of the events went well. All the children enjoyed it. They smiled and shouted a lot"
Jess Y10
"The children enjoyed the event. I helped with the triple jump. After the event all of the children said thank you and were happy"
Jess Y10
"The children seemed to be having a good time. The event went really well, everyone was cheering and supporting their school. During the event everyone was happy and the children behaved"
Kyra Y10
"I feel that the children enjoyed this event. They seemed happy and looked like they were having fun. They spoke to us during the event and enjoyed it"
Sophie Y10
… & from Visiting Staff
"Ear plugs next year please (for staff)!!
"Thank you for hosting an excellent event"
"The children thought the whole event was great"
Following the family event four Y10 students were selected to represent King Edward VI High School at the partnership sportshall athletics finals at Stafford Sports College as officials. They were Nicole Braybrook, Zoe Reid, Sophie Taylor and Stephie Wood.