Thursday 5 March 2015

Table Tennis Gold

Another fantastic evening of sport as we brought home two sets of gold and a silver in YEAR 7 BOYS YEAR 8 GIRLS YEAR 7 GIRLS Here is some pictures of the team in action!

BUSY WEEK AT TEAM PARKLANDS

Friday 6 February 2015

Young Rounders leader course a success!!


With so many talented leaders at our school we wanted to provide them with the opportunity to develop their skills and gain qualifications in the process!

21 pupils successfully gained their qualification in umpiring and coaching! 





Monday 2 February 2015

Junior Football Leader Award



This course provides a basic introduction to leadership skills required when involved in football. The course will primarily introduce 4 areas: Assisting Football Activity Sessions, An introduction to refereeing, helping with a Team & Different Football Events – in addition to these areas, Respect, Promoting the Game & Developing the game will be embedded during the Guided Learning Hours.
Course Aims & Objectives
To provide learners with an introduction to Leadership skills that may be used within the game and beyond. In the first instance the young leaders should be supported by more experienced qualified people within the game to support their development.
Course Content
  • Introduction to the Course (1 GLH)
    • Course content
    • How to get involved in Football
    • Getting involved & helping those involved to ‘get better’
  • Assisting Football Activity Sessions (2 GLH’s)
    • Creating a Safe Learning environment
    • Organizing games
    • Introduction to the basics of Fundamentals
  • An introduction to Refereeing (1 GLH)
    • Preparing to referee
    • Whistle techniques & and introduction to Ball In, Ball Out
    • Safety of the Players and Re-starts to the Game
  • Helping with a Team (1 GLH)
    • Preparing for the game
    • Warm-up prior to the game
    • Organizing and Managing players expectations
  • Different Football Events (1 GLH)
    • An introduction to three different formats of competition
    • Using these in a practical setting
Practical Involvement: Candidates will be encouraged to participate practically to maximize their opportunities for learning (however inability to participate will not prevent successful completion of the award).
If you are a primary sports leader, more able or gifted and talented pupil in PE and wish to do this award, see NG for a letter. Costs £30

Friday 30 January 2015

Year 7 Boys 5 A-Side Football House Comp


Friday the 30th January 2015 saw the second five a side house comp with the year 7 boys in five a side football. Here is some of the action.

Cheerleaders sell Valentines Gifts


The cheerleaders are fundraising again and this time selling
valentines gifts! There are 50p, £1, £1.50 and £7 options. These can
be bought and taken straight away or you can attach a message and we
can deliver them for you!

50p - haribo love hearts
£1.00 - swizzels love heart sweets
£1.00 - swizzels love heart sweets and haribo love hearts
£1.50 - mini rolos tube and swizzels love heart sweets
£7.00- 600g jar of quality street, mini rolos tube, love heart sweets
and haribo love hearts. Both sets of love heart sweets individually
wrapped inside.
Let us know if you would like to order any. A few pictures attached
and they are in the PE office if you want to see them!







Thursday 29 January 2015

Year 7 Netball

We want more members for Year 7 Netball the girls have regular matches against other schools around the district, come and give it a go on Thursdays after school!



YEAR 8 AND 9 CHEERLEADING

On a Thursday evening you can bet that the Parklands Gym is full of cheerleaders hard at work for their next competition. Here you can see some of the pupils trying out the stunts in their kit.




GREEN SCREEN COMING TO PE

Here in PE we are always trying to keep up with the innovative technologies that are on offer at Parklands. Coming soon will be a green screen to your PE department like the one Mrs Hamblett uses at the moment.

Here is Mr Higham just having a practise run....



PNE Coach at Parklands

The girls in year 9 and 11 have been really lucky to have Melissa Brown from Preston Football club deliver some sessions during their PE time table. 


The aim of this scheme is that more girls will get involved in football outside of school.






SPORTS HALL ATHLETICS SUCCESS

Well done to our Year 7 and 8 girls and boys who came 3rd place in the Chorley Sports Hall athletics, Some outstanding performances that we look forward to seeing again at the Athletics competition in the summer. 



GIRLS FOOTBALL THROUGH TO SEMI FINAL

The U14 Girls Football team have reached the semi finals of the Lancashire Cup having beat Our Lady's Preston 4-3 in a nail biter of a game, that saw the Parklands Girls come from behind.





PGL FOOTBALL


Pupils about to try trapeze at PGL


The pupils where coached by MUFC academy coaches.


Courtney received player of the weekend!

PRIMARY SPORTS LEADERS


Our Primary Sports Leaders have been umpiring and refereeing in primary school leagues ran by the Chorley Sports Partnership. Here are some of the leaders with their new pop up banner.