Teign School achieves the School Games Gold Mark Award
Kingsteignton school nationally recognised for outstanding practice by Youth Sport Trust.
Students and staff at Teign School in Kingsteignton, part of Education South West, are celebrating as the school has achieved the School Games Gold Mark Award.
The School Games Mark is a government-led award scheme which launched in 2012. It is facilitated by the Youth Sport Trust to reward schools for their commitment to the development of competition across their school and into the community.
At Teign School, the Sports Centre, modern and spacious, allows not only the delivery of the formal Physical Education curriculum but also a comprehensive provision of competitive sports to more recreational activities. Sporting achievements by students this year include:
- 675 students are attending extra-curricular sports clubs this year so far or are competing for school teams.
- 206 Year 7 students were introduced to life skills through PE lessons - making children think as well as play!
- 105 students are involved in the school’s sports leadership and volunteering clubs, events or qualifications.
- 65 students attended the new surf club and after school trips to Cornwall.
- 55 students engaged in the 'Active in Mind' wellbeing programme.
- 26 students attended inclusive mixed football events.
- 23 students attended the student-led multi-sports club to increase physical activity levels.
The school also want to give a special thanks to the following for all their support with their sports offer:
- Newton Abbot RFC
- Daniel Lugg (School Games Organiser)
- Chudleigh Bowls Club
- Newton Abbot Table Tennis Club
- Two Sisters Dance Co
- Sam Shaw (parent coach)
- Exeter Chiefs
- Teignbridge Titans Netball Club
The Youth Sport Trust equips educators and empowers young people with the vision of creating a future where every child enjoys the life-changing benefits of play and sport. The criteria of the School Games Mark aligns directly with the School Games outcomes.
Schools must demonstrate how they support the personal development of targeted young people through youth engagement and leadership and how they deliver and engage in competitions that have clear intent and create positive experiences based on the motivation, competence and confidence of young people that need support.
Lucie Wagner, Head of School at Teign Academy said:
“Everyone at Teign School is delighted to have been awarded the School Games Gold Mark. We are extremely proud of our pupils for their dedication to all aspects of school sport, including those young volunteers, leaders and officials who make our sporting competitions possible. A huge thank you also needs to go to our fantastic teachers from other curriculum areas who lead a number of extra curricular clubs and fixtures - we couldn't do it all without your support!”
Matthew Shanks, CEO of Education South West said:
“I want to say a massive congratulations to Teign School on this achievement. It’s brilliant that their hard work providing such a diverse and enriching range of sporting activities has been recognised. I also want to give thanks to all the community sports groups that work so closely with the school to enrich young people's lives, it really is much appreciated.
