Tuesday 20 May 2014

Cricket coaching session at Belvoir Cricket Club with Paul Nixon

We were  invited to attend a cricket  coaching session at Belvoir Cricket Club with Paul Nixon ( ex England wicket keeper). 7 lucky children were able to attend this session and had a super afternoon being coached on batting, fielding and throwing skills .
                                            group learning how to hold bat and "rock it like a baby"
and catch


                                                            hit and hold the position
how to throw-arm position

how high will it bounce?

batting 1:1

 a mini game


in the nets


                                     and hit....good job the net held or a black eye for me taking the photo!
5 points for a catch

this is how...


                                                                  aim and hit the stumps
good power

 mid way through-Mrs Chadwick thought  a snack would be good

demonstrating how to throw long distance and still hit the wickets

just like that

take aim- 3 hits needed for this game

 who will hit the cone in the middle?




5 points for a catch, then throw at the wicket for 5 more points

 in the nets

good catching position

and catch





ready for any height catch

more 1:1 coaching tips

 excellent body position ready to hold on to the catch

another game

head still, watching the ball
Group Photo at end of the session.
Many thanks to Belvoir Cricket Club and to Mr Robinson who invited us to attend this session. A fantastic opportunity that was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone.

Thursday 8 May 2014

Netball League 2 Trophy

We played our last netball matches and points from our last set of matches were added today's  results-we came runners up in league 2 and were presented with our trophy.

All High 5 team members  after our final match proudly showing our latest trophy.
Celebrating the fantastic effort and team work that lead to us winning this trophy.
We lost to worthy winners Cliffdale who beat us 11-5.

Inspire+ visit to Ancaster School

Our Bronze Ambassadors visited Ancaster Primary School to pass the Legacy Baton and mascot-Clyde onto the next set of ambassadors.
Jess and Amy waiting with the baton and Clyde as Rob from Inspire + talks to the children from Ancaster.

Reading the Legacy Pledge to the whole school watching and listening!

All smiles-good job done.

The 2 sets of ambassadors.

Athletics

Children here are learning good running techniques.
Fall forward and use the arms...
listening hard

                                                                putting it into action...