Your sponsorship helps Caroline Newman conquers the Three Peaks

Thank you to everyone who sponsored me and sent Emails of support, during my 3 Peaks Challenge early July.

My team and I successfully completed the challenge in an AMAZING 21hrs:36mins, which I still can't believe! We were the first all-girl team back and are waiting to find out if we were fastest! We received a GOLD MEDAL.

The temperature on Ben Nevis was -25, the conditions were treacherous with snow. The full cloud cover was the worst in 10 years. Scar Fell was like walking up a slag heap. It's only the walking distance of from Warminster to Heytesbury but took the longest. In contrast, we all got sunburnt on Snowdonia.

We had an amazing time. It was a wonderful experience and I would encourage anyone to do it - but with a little more training than the 4 weeks preparation that I had.

Anyone still wishing to add their sponsorship can do so either by dropping their loose change (or sizeable cheques!) in the collection bucket located in the Partnership office at Kingdown or stop me if you see me. All the donations are going to the RUH Cancer Care unit and to Retired and Injured Fire Fighters.

Thanks for all your support

Caroline Newman
Dance Coach
Updated July 2008

West Wiltshire QuadKids

The West Wiltshire QuadKids event on the 9th of June was blessed with a very warm sunny day. 19 schools competed with Fitzmaurice school triumphing on the day scoring 1508 points. Second and third place were separated by just 1 point. (Princecroft 1482 and Sambourne 1481)

Updated June 2008

Gym Competition - 2008

20 gymnastics teams from schools all over the West Wilts Partnership took part in the annual gymnastics competition which was again superbly organised by Shane Kiely.

The teams all did floor routines and vaults. In between warm ups and competition they were supervised by young volunteers and coaches on the trampoline, the beam, mini trampoline and other gymnastic activities.

After their lunch they were able to watch the elite gymnasts in their competition before the final results were announced.

Updated May 2008

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West Wilts Tag Rugby Tournament 2008 Results
	Cup Competition Winners : Seend Runners-up : Paxcroft 3rd : Aloeric & 4th : Sambourn Shield Competition Winners : Grove Runners-up : Southwick Plate Competition Winners : Christchurch Runners-up : Forest & Sandridge Spoon Competition Winners : Winsley Runners-up : St. Johns
Above - Cup Winners : Seend (red) Runners up : Paxcroft (stripes)
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Download and print the full list of Tag Rugby results and scores. Staff will be able to download certificates from the secure staff area. Updated April 2008

West Wilts Hockey Tournament

On Monday 3rd March, 10 Primary Schools from all over West Wltshire took part in a hockey tournament on Kingdown School's astro turf.

Young volunteers from Kingdown and officials from West Wiltshire Hockey Club umpired all the matches. The teams were in 2 pools of 5 and then the 2 pool winners went on to the final. Most of the games were very close however there were 2 clear league winners.





The final was between Bowerhill Primary School from Melksham and Minster Primary School from Warminster. Bowerhill scored an early goal but just before the end of the match, after a period of prolonged pressure, Minster scored the equalising goal. The 2 teams shared the trophy and both will represent West Wiltshire at the County Finals on the 19th May.

Staff will be able to download certificates from the secure staff area

Updated March 2008

2008 Dance Festival was a sell-out

During two evenings in Februray, 600 parents, relatives and friends packed the West Wiltshire Music Centre to its limit to be entertained by 400 students of all age groups representing 30 schools throughout the region. This year's theme was "A night at the movies".

Creative choreography, polished performances and stunning costumes all culminated in two hours of thoroughly enjoyable and captivating entertainment.

The performances featured interpretations of British-made films as well as International productions from Hollywood to Bollywood taking in such classics as "Singing in the Rain", "Dirty Dancing" and "James Bond" to "Little Mermaid", "Harry Potter" and many more.

"This festival has grown in popularity over the past three years and is becoming a showpiece for the Partnership" said Chris Bell, Partnership Development Manager. "What's really important are the huge benefits this brings to the students and we're extremely grateful to everyone who contributes so much to this event."

The partnership commissioned its own professionally produced video DVD. Anyone wishing to purchase a copy is asked to place their order and send it to the Partnerhsip Office. Available only whilst stocks last.

Updated February 2008

West Wiltshire Junior School Cross Country
The rescheduled races finally took place at Southwick Country Park Friday 29th February.
Team results were as follows.

GIRLS
1st Fitzmaurice
2nd Bowerhill
3rd Keevil

BOYS
1st Paxcroft
2nd Bowerhill
3rd Fitzmaurice

Staff may download individual student results from the secure staff area.

Updated March 2008

West Wilts SSP Football Finals - 2008

The winners of all the West Wilts football leagues met at Kingdown on Monday 4th February. They all played each other in a league. The event was organised and refereed by students from Kingdown School.

Aloeric School from Melksham were the clear winners, being undefeated in all their matches. The runners up spot was a very closely fought affair and not decided until the last round of matches when a win for Princecroft meant they took the runners up position.

Click here to see the Official Team photo's

Updated February 2008

It's the taking part that counts !

On 28th January we held a 6-a-side football festival at John of Gaunt for those students who don't normally make the school football teams.

Congratulations to everyone. It was a really great event.

Staff will be able to download certificates from the secure staff area.

How fit are you? Four of our schools get a special treat in January

The Freddy Fit roadshow visited the West Wiltshire Partnership. On the 29th January they were at Shaw Primary School, the 30th at Larkrise Special School and on the 31st at the village schools of Wingfield and Westwood.

Davi, the presenter, was a bundle of energy and really knew how to involve the children. His 'A Day in The Life' with its message of healthy eating and exercise might be a good way to launch 'Healthy School Week'.

Partnership Awards Announcement

We are very pleased to announce that after the annual PESCCL survey the Partnership has been awarded Partnership Mark.

Five of our seven secondary schools were awarded Sportsmark. Fifty three of our fifty five primary schools were awarded Active Mark.

In addition to this, our only special school, Larkrise, was awarded both Sportsmark and Activemark.

Updated December 2007

"Flash slideshow" Images from the Special Units Tag Tails

Special Units Tag Tails On Wednesday 28th November the Special Units held their annual Tag Tails Festival at the gymnasium in the army base at Warminster. Students from Kingdown School assisted in the running of the festival. Updated December 2007.

It's a first ! 6th Form 7-a-side Rugby Tournament

On Wednesday 21st November John of Gaunt School hosted the first 6th Form 7-a-side Rugby Tournament.

Sixth formers from all our secondary schools and Frome College took part. Referees from Trowbridge and Frome Rugby Clubs did all the officiating. 10 teams took part and they played in 2 pools of 5.

The eventual winners were Frome College with St. Laurence runners up and Clarendon A in 3rd place.

Updated December 2007.

West Wilts Schools Sport Partnership Orienteering Event
On Wednesday 26th September the West Wilts Sports Partnership held their annual Orienteering Event at Brokers Wood Country Park. About 160 children from 21 West Wiltshire Schools took part in the event. When the children arrived they received instruction about how to read the map and locate the control points where they had to punch their cards. After finishing the practice route they tackled the blue or the green course. When they had completed these initial courses they moved to another part of the wood for a more challenging course which was a timed event.

All the courses and the event was organised by Matt Andrews. Two Orienteerers from the Bath Orienteering Club were able to come and assist the school sport coordinators in the running of the day. Everyone who took part thoroughly enjoyed the day.

Partnership staff kicks into action

Approximately 80 teachers comprising of SSCo's and PLT's from all participating schools attended the annual PLT conference at Bradford on Avon on 12th September to review plans and strategies for the coming academic year. "It's great to get everyone together...." commented Chris Bell, Partnership Manager, "....Everyone is really geared up and ready to engage the students in a whole range of exciting activities."

Update posted Sept 2007

Chris Bell
Partnership Development Manager