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Keith Grammar School

Keith Grammar School. Working together. ACTIVE SCHOOLS NEWS. Young Leader Opportunity: 5 th – 9 th August 2019

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Keith Grammar School

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  1. Keith Grammar School Working together

  2. ACTIVE SCHOOLS NEWS • Young Leader Opportunity: 5th – 9th August 2019 • Places are available for two secondary school pupils from each school in Moray to take part in a week long Dance Leaders course this summer.   This is an exciting opportunity for a young person with dance experience to gain a Level 5 qualification in Dance Leadership and to gain points for your school in the attainment challenge.  Participants must be aged 13+.   Active Schools Keith is very pleased to let you know that local dance teacher Sharon Henderson will teach this course.  If you are interested and would like more information please contact amanda.walker@moray.gov.uk / 07817 955 335 or pop into the community centre and ask for Amanda.  Posters are available on the PE noticeboard. • Activities • Thanks to everyone who made suggestions for activities on the PE noticeboard.  Watch this space for updates on planned activities! • Volunteering opportunities • Active Schools can provide training and support for anyone with an interest in delivering activity sessions.  This opportunity is open to pupils and school staff.  If you have a specific sport in mind or would like to develop your leadership skills, we can help!  For more info please contact amanda.walker@moray.gov.uk , 07817 955 335, or pop into Keith community centre and ask for Amanda

  3. ACTIVE SCHOOLS NEWS • Events • The Moray Forest Runs are a series of 4 cross-country events held in local forest areas. They are a great way to challenge your stamina and cross-country skills.  Entry is on the day and the cost is £5 per event and the proceeds to go to local charities. Registration starts at 6.15pm.  Look out for a poster in PE with all the details. • Dates • 8th May: Monaughty, Torrieston Forest Picnic Site / 22nd May: Culbin, Wellhill Car Park Kintessack / 5th June: Quarrelwood, Spynie Hall / 19th June: RoseisleForres Picnic Site • Activities • Thanks to everyone who made suggestions for activities on the PE noticeboard.  Watch this space for updates on planned activities! • Volunteering opportunities • Active Schools can provide training and support for anyone with an interest in delivering activity sessions.  This opportunity is open to pupils and school staff.  If you have a specific sport in mind or would like to develop your leadership skills, we can help!  For more info please contact amanda.walker@moray.gov.uk , 07817 955 335, or pop into Keith community centre and ask for Amanda

  4. ACTIVE SCHOOLS NEWS • Events – the following events are open to school teams.  Please see PE for more information. • Moray Secondary Schools Tennis Competition: 20th May 2019: Gordonstoun • Moray Schools Cricket Competition: 28th May 2019: Cooper Park, Elgin • Moray Firth Triathlon: 8th September: Gordonstoun

  5. Saltire Awards - Volunteering • TSI Moray (https://www.tsimoray.org.uk/) will be visiting our school on Tuesday 30th April along with Lynn Geddes, our new Senior Youth Worker.   If you have done any volunteering at all, you should get recognition for this through a Saltire Award (excellent for C.Vs.)  Please drop into  Room 26 for signing up for this. (period 5 to end of period 6  - including lunchtime.) 

  6. Outward Bound Trust Course January 2020

  7. A great opportunity! • In 2017, 2018 and 2019 a selection of S3 and S2 pupils attended a week long Outward Bound Course. • Course was based at the Outward Bound Trust centre at Loch Eil, near Fort William. • Pupils took part in a wide variety of activities enhancing their leadership and team working skills.

  8. Quotes from pupils 2019 • ’It is really fun and it puts you out of your comfort zone’ • ‘I loved all of the activities especially the blindfolded trust test in the woods because it was hilarious and made everyone get closer and trust each other more’ • ‘I would go to outward bound because you learn lots and conquer fears and meet new friends’ • ‘I was quite nervous to come and then we arrived and met some new friends, the food was so good and I had an amazing time’ • ‘I enjoyed the view while we were hiking’ • ‘Fantastic food that keeps me going throughout the week’ • ‘I have learned to never give up and get out of my comfort zone more because some things you are scared of aren’t as bad as they look.’ • ‘Really good food and really interesting activities.’ • ‘Never to give up even in the hardest of times stay positive – REACH THE TOP’. • ‘Helps team working skills, really fun and boost confidence’. • ‘Being able to achieve things that I probably wouldn’t have thought of doing before, it was amazing!’ • ‘I thought it was very good, learned loads, would definitely come back’. • I enjoyed my stay , it was very challenging and will reveal skills you would never think you had’

  9. A great opportunity! • You are being offered the opportunity to take part in one of these courses. • Course will take place at Loch Eil, near Fort William. • Date: 20th – 24th of January 2020. • Cost: should be £455 but is being offered to you at a cost of £250. • This cost includes accommodation, food, all activities, specialist clothing and equipment that are required. • You have the opportunity to reduce this cost further through fundraising activities.

  10. A great opportunity! • Remember this is about you ! • Its not about your friends, or the person sitting beside you or the person behind you. • It is about you and developing your potential.

  11. A great opportunity! • There are 24 places available on this course. • Letters are available to download from show my homework and the school website. Paper copies also available. • Get your application in as soon as you can. • If you have any further questions please ask Dr Gray.

  12. KEITH FC U13s AND U15sSEASON 2019/20 TRIALS FORBOYS AND GIRLS WHO WERE BORN IN 2005, 2006, 2007 & 2008 • SATURDAY 25TH MAY 10 – 12 NOON • WEDNESDAY 29TH MAY 7 – 8.30PM • SATURDAY 1ST JUNE 10 – 12 NOON AT SIMPSON PARK FOR ANY QUERIES CONTACT LAURA SIMMERS ON 07900 364079

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