PE COACHING AND INSET

As you may know, every primary school in the country has been provided with sports funding to be used to raise the standard of PE in primary schools.
At Blandford St Mary, we have decided to use this funding to provide the children with new opportunities and specialist coaching. We are also using the money to up skill our teaching staff, to ensure that we maintain high standards of PE teaching and learning in school.
So far this year, we have employed the services of a tennis coach and a rugby specialist to coach the children, whilst the teaching staff use the opportunity to  observe, and develop their skills.

We have now kick started December with a gymnastics focus. We have been fortunate enough to employ the services of Dave Eldridge and Rachel McKinney, lecturers in PE at Chichester University to support both staff and pupils, in what proved to be a really productive day for all those involved.

ELITE TENNIS COACHING

Last week we were lucky enough to have Simon Kevern return to BSM to work with a select group of children.
Simon was very impressed with the level of ability shown by all the children, but particularly our year 6 students, particularly in comparison to other schools in our network. Testiment to the hardwork and effort of both staff and pupils.

NETBALL CHAMPIONS

Well done Molly F (Captain) Owain, Natasha, Adam, Kaylee, Phil, Molly C, and Millie T who have just won the Blandford pyramid netball tournament, with an impressive 5 out of 6 wins.Good luck next week at Gillingham,when you represent Blandford in the North Dorset competition.

So, Adam, who says you can't win a game when you're playing shooter! 

COUNTY CRICKET FINALISTS

A huge congratulations to the year 6 girls who took part in the North Dorset regional cricket competition on Wednesday and came second, putting them through to the county finals in 2 weeks time. Best of luck girls.

Amelia, Fran, Charlie, Megan, Georgie (Captain) Beth, Sophie, Chloe

Also, a big well done to the year 5 mixed cricket team, who came a very respectable 4th out of 12. They  displayed some really strong fielding, batting and bowling skills, with their captain Owain, leading by example. Great team work, well done.

ATHLETICS - FIELD & TRACK SCHOOL RECORDS

Sports day is just around the corner and you maybe interested in knowing the current track and field records. Lets hope that this year sees yet more records being broken.

 FIELD RECORDS. - Shot put, Javelin & long jump.

TRACK RECORDS - Sprint, middle distance, cross country & relays.

CHEERLEADING CLUB

CLIMBING CLUB

This summer term has seen the start of some new clubs, as well as the regular ones. Both cheerleading and climbing are being tried out, taking place at lunchtimes. Here's some climbers in action.