MORE than 30 schools across Northwich and Winsford have been awarded a coveted School Games Mark for their commitment to physical education, school sport and physical activity.

The successful schools demonstrated that they provide ways for young people to stay active throughout the school day; that children can attend events which are matched to their motivation, confidence and ability; that they use sport to support transitions between the phases of education; that they offer volunteering opportunities to their children; and that they seek to engage parents and other stakeholders to enhance their offer.

A further requirement of the 2021/22 School Games Mark was that schools sought to use the inspiration of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games to inspire their pupils to take part in more sport and physical activity.

Seven local schools that had demonstrated a significant impact over several years were given a platinum award this year.

Mark Joule, headteacher at Winsford High Street Community Primary School, said: “We are really proud to have achieved the Platinum Award.

“It recognises the continued hard work of the team at Winsford High Street in promoting the physical fitness of the children whilst also developing their wellbeing and confidence in sport. 

“The staff have provided a rich programme of additional activities after school and during lunch times in additional to quality PE lessons.”

Chris Story, partnership development manager of Vale Royal School Sport Partnership, said: “This year saw very good uptake of sporting opportunities from schools in our area, despite the well known challenges the pandemic continued to create.

“We can’t wait to see children attending events this term as we know they’ll be buzzing following a brilliant summer of sport!”

 

THE AWARDS

Bronze - Davenham CofE Primary School, Greenbank School, Hartford Church of England High School, Moulton School, St. Chad's Church of England Primary and Nursery School, The Winsford Academy, Whitegate CofE Primary School

Silver - Great Budworth CofE Primary School, Hebden Green Community School, Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School

Gold - Antrobus St Mark's CofE Primary School, Comberbach Nursery and Primary School, Darnhall Primary School, Grange Community Nursery and Primary School, Hartford Manor Primary School & Nursery, Kingsmead Primary School, Leftwich Community Primary School, Little Leigh Primary School, Over Hall Community School, St Bede's Catholic Primary School, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, The Rudheath Senior Academy, Willow Wood Community Nursery & Primary School, Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School

Platinum - Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School, Charles Darwin Community Primary School, Cuddington Primary School, Hartford Primary School, St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, St Nicholas Catholic High School, Winsford High Street Community Primary School