Annual Report Academic Year 2016 -17
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Contents Manager’s Report
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About Active Schools
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Operating Environment and Structure
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National Outcomes for Active Schools
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National Priorities for Active Schools
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2016-17 in numbers
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Learning Community Reports
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Active Schools West Dunbartonshire Annual Report 2016-17
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Manager’s Report Welcome to the Active Schools annual report for the 2016-17 academic year. I am very pleased to say it has been another very successful year for the service in getting more young people, more active. This year again saw the Active Schools Coordinators recruiting and supporting a large number of volunteers - some 330 of them - who deliver sport and physical activity sessions before school, at lunchtimes and/or after school. This include teachers and other school staff, parents, senior secondary pupils, college & university student, sports club coaches and members of the general public. I would like to take this opportunity to extend my thanks to each and every one of these volunteers, who make such a vital contribution in the health and wellbeing of the children and young people across the region. The commitment and enthusiasm of the volunteers contributed again to a significant rise [13%] in the number of extra-curricular sessions provided for school pupils, to almost 6,000. It is worth noting that 66% (3,595) of these sessions were delivered purely by volunteers. The value of this cannot be underestimate, particularly in a time of austerity. The cost to run the equivalent number of sessions delivered by a paid sports coach would be approximately £47,000.
The profile of Active Schools, both locally and nationally, continues to be a vital part of our work and this year has seen the service have a high profile in local press and a strong and growing social media presence with over 1000 Facebook likes and over 630 Twitter followers. High profile projects such as WD School Games continued to make a significant contribution and we plan to develop our digital communications further to promote opportunities and raise awareness and understanding of Active Schools. Collaboration continued to be a key element in our day to day work. Our partnerships with senior management in schools have again been very positive and beneficial. I’ve also been very pleased to see our strong partnership with West College Scotland continue to grow and develop—with their sports coaching students once again making a big impact on provision of opportunities and participation. Our links and partnerships with local sports clubs has continued to be strong and grow this year, with 32 local sports clubs being linked to schools. The delivery of taster sessions in schools being the norm and several of them being involved in our WD School Games festivals and competitions. I hope you find this summary of 2016-17 academic year both informative and interesting.
This very positive increase in provision led to a similarly positive increase of 14% in participation (over 12,000 more attendances) to a record high total of 100,591. Coming on the back of a 10% Andrew McKay, increase in 2015-16, participation has Active Schools Manager grown by over 25% in the past two years, West Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust which is excellent to see. I would like to thank my small team of Active Schools Coordinators who have worked hard to deliver these results. Active Schools West Dunbartonshire Annual Report 2016-17
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About Active Schools The Active Schools Network consists of over 400 managers and coordinators across Scotland dedicated to developing and supporting the delivery of quality sporting opportunities for children and young people. Active Schools aims to provide more and higher quality opportunities to take part in sport and physical activity before school, during lunchtime and after school, and to develop effective pathways between schools and sports clubs in the local community. Active Schools Coordinators work with primary, secondary and additional support needs schools to increase the number and diversity of children and young people participating in Active Schools activities. Coordinators also have a key role in developing a network of volunteers to deliver activity sessions. These volunteers include teachers, parents, school staff, students, sports coaches and senior pupils who are central to the success of Active Schools.
Operating Environment & Structure The Active Schools service is part of West Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust and operates mainly within the Education environment, working closely with senior management in schools, particularly Head Teachers and Deputy Head Teachers in primary schools and Principle Teachers of PE in secondary schools. We take the lead in the planning, organisation, establishment and growth of sport and physical activity opportunities in schools and where appropriate, in local communities. The work of Active Schools contributes significantly to the Physical Education, Physical Activity and Sport experiences and outcomes under Health and Wellbeing of Curriculum for Excellence. The Active Schools team in West Dunbartonshire is made up of an Active Schools Manager and seven Active Schools Coordinators (ASCs). The team work with all the primary and secondary schools across the region. Each Co-ordinator is responsible for a group of schools, either within one or across two school Learning Communities (LC), where these are large. Five of the team work with both primary and secondary schools, one works purely with primary schools and one works with primary schools and Kilpatrick school for pupils with additional support needs. Active Schools Manager Andrew McKay
ASC David Molloy Clydebank LC & St Peter the Apostle LC
ASC Lynne Stewart Stewart& Becky Bisland Clydebank LC Clydebank LC
ASC Louise Morrison Clydebank LC & St Peter the Apostle LC
ASC Laura Preston/Adam Preston Gibson St Peter the Apostle St Peter LC the Apostle & LC Vale of&Leven Vale of LCLeven
ASC Claire Gregory Dumbarton LC
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ASC Yvonne Macdonald/ Macdonald Emma Our Lady & St McCluskey Patrick’s LC Our Lady & St Patrick’s LC
ASC Craig Thompson Vale of Leven LC
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National Outcomes for Active Schools Active Schools is embedded in all 32 local authorities in Scotland and as a national initiative, we all work to achieve two national outcomes: 1. Increased number of children and young people participating in school & community sport.
2. Increased capacity through the recruitment, retention and development of a network of volunteers to deliver sport in schools and the wider community.
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National Priorities for Active Schools People
Grow and develop a network of people to deliver opportunities within schools ensuring they have the confidence, skills and knowledge to deliver quality sporting opportunities.
Recruit, retain and develop volunteers to deliver opportunities in schools.
Provide support and leadership opportunities in a range of roles including: deliverers, coaches, event competition organisers, technical officials, decision makers and ambassadors.
Profile
Share and promote opportunities to participate, lead and volunteer in sport.
Raise awareness and understanding of Active Schools and impact amongst key stakeholders and the wider community.
Participation
Increase the number and diversity of children and young people participating in Active Schools activities.
Provide more and higher quality opportunities to participate in sport in schools (before school, during lunchtime and after school).
Engage with children and young people who may experience barriers to participation to support their inclusion in activity.
Support and develop effective pathways between schools and clubs to improve the transition of children and young people from schools to clubs.
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2016-17 in numbers
100,591 attendances ‘Participant sessions’ meaning visits by children/young people to sessions. 14% increase from 2015-16 [88,104]. Includes multi-school programmes.
44% female Attendances rate of girls and young women.
5,992 activity sessions Before school, at lunchtimes & after school. 13% increase from 2015-16 [5,304].
66% purely voluntary 3,595 sessions led purely by volunteers.
329 volunteers Different people delivering sport/activity sessions in schools & communities.
48 sports leaders Secondary school pupils involved in the delivery of activity sessions.
Figures above relate to extra-curricular provision only and does not reflect all extra-curricular activities in schools.
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2016-17 in numbers
5,724 distinct participants Different children/young people participating. 2.5% increase on 2015-16 [5,587]. 46% of school population, a 1% increase on 2015-16 [45%].
35 different activities/sports Provided in schools and community settings. 4 more than in 2015-16.
219 school to club links Local sports club links with schools, targeting various age groups.
40 schools linked to clubs 100% of schools with at least one link to a local sports club.
32 local sports clubs linked Connected to schools via curriculum blocks, taster sessions and/or promotion. 3% increase on 2015-16 [31], 1 more club.
Figures above relate to extra-curricular provision only and does not reflect all extra-curricular activities in schools.
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Rugby at Clydebank Rugby Club
Clydebank Learning Community Report
Clydebank High School (CHS) Carleith Primary School Clydemuir Primary School Cunard Primary School Edinbarnet Primary School Goldenhill Primary School Gavinburn Primary School Kilbowie Primary School Linnvale Primary School Whitecrook Primary School Kilpatrick Primary & Secondary Schools
The Clydebank Learning Community had a triumphant year of sporting achievements in 2016/17. Over the course of the year primary school children from P2-7 took part in festivals and competitions as part of the WD School Games; which included golf, tennis, basketball, rugby and dance - to name but a few.
An exciting development is that Clydebank High will become a School of Basketball as a result of the excellent partnership we have established with Glasgow Fever Basketball Club.
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Across the primary schools there Volunteer deliverers. was a huge increase in extraAll schools attended the majority of curricular participation this year 1,671 competitions and had some outstanding up by 2,569 attendances this year. performances. Linnvale were triumphant in the Clydebank Netball A League and were runners up at the WD School Games Netball Final. The Gavinburn netball team also had a good year, finishing 2nd in the A league and 3rd in the WDSG Final. Goldenhill, Gavinburn and Edinbarnet all qualified for the Sportshall Athletics final after finishing 1st and 2nd in their heats. Carleith performed exceptionally at Rugby, winning their qualifying heat and followed that by winning School Games P6 Rugby Final. Goldenhill were consistently strong through out the year but were ultimately just pipped to the post in the large school category - Knoxland winning on countback. There was however a winning school from learning community for the 16/17 Schools Games. Following stand out performances in the P5 Golf where they won their qualifying heat and the final, coming first in the Clydebank P5 Basketball Competition and attending every festival and competition through out the year - Edinbarnet Primary were crowned School Games Champions in the Medium School Category. Secondary pupils from Clydebank High enjoyed participating in the festivals aimed at high schools, which were a great success.
Extra-curricular sessions* Senior pupils from Clydebank High and Kilpatrick School took part in the Sports Leader programme gaining qualifications in Netball, Basketball, Badminton. Following Distinct participants* their training Clydebank pupils visited (895 males, 732 females) various primary schools to deliver extracurricular activities and they will continue to do so in 2017-18. Attendances ‘participant sessions’ Across the primary schools there was a huge (visits)* increase in extra-curricular participation this year - up by 2,569 attendances this year. This is a fantastic increase of 16%. Clydebank High School’s participation of pupils participating in figures were hugely impacted due to the Active Schools activities* strikes last year, but this year we have seen a huge increase of 155% (an impressive gain of 3,145 attendances to just over 5,000)
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24,210 51%
Goldenhill Primary School also received the sportscotland Gold School Sport Award which is a fantastic achievement.
Figures relate to extra-curricular Active Schools provision only and may not reflect all school sport. * Figures exclude multi -school activities (community sessions)
LOOKING AHEAD Recruitment of parent/community volunteers will be a priority to compliment the teacher and school staff volunteers. Work with PE staff to support and develop more opportunities for senior pupils via Sports Leadership schemes. Increase participation at Clydebank High School. Continue to promote and encourage the schools to take part in the WD School Games competitions and festivals.
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St Peter the Apostle Learning Community Report
St Peter the Apostle High (SPTA) Our Holy Redeemer Primary School (OHR) Our Lady of Loretto Primary School (OLL) St Mary’s Primary School (Duntocher) St Eunan’s Primary School St. Joseph’s Primary School St Stephen’s Primary School
The learning community had a mixed year in terms of extra-curricular participation, however in terms of WD School Games results, it was yet another successful year. All primary schools attended the majority of competitions that were on offer, which contributed to their School Games points.
Overall, the learning community had a small increase in participation at extra-curricular sessions. Most notably St Peter the Apostle High, with a 26% increase - which was somewhat inevitable due to the industrial action the year before - but still positive. Our Volunteers deliverers. Holy Redeemer also had a fantastic 30% St Mary’s were joint first in the large school increase in their attendances for extracategory - just narrowly missing out to curricular sport. Knoxland on a count back. St Stephen’s finished third in the medium school league. St Stephen’s Primary school increased their Extra-curricular sessions* They couldn’t quite manage victory in the distinct participants by 10% which is another Medium school this year, however their 3rd place finish is a huge achievement and good achievement. Distinct participants* shows great consistency. (696 males, 497 females) ‘Our Holy Redeemer also had a Our Holy Redeemer had an excellent result fantastic 30% increase in their at the P4 tennis competition becoming the P4 Tennis Champions and convincingly attendances for extra-curricular winning the final at Kirktonhill Tennis Club, sport.’ Attendances ‘participant sessions’ (visits)* the school then went onto represent West Dunbartonshire at the West Regional Final.
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1,198 1,193
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St Stephen's primary school, qualified and applied for the gold sportscotland School Sport Award. The school worked tirelessly on their application, creating new sports councils and collecting evidence and eagerly await the result from sportscotland.
St Joseph's increased their activity sessions by 10% - a good achievement considering of pupils participating in Active they had already improved in the previous Schools activities* year.
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Overall it has been a good year within the Figures relate to extra-curricular Active Schools only and may not reflect all school learning community, there have been provision sport. positive improvements in all the schools and * Figures exclude multi -school activities 6 pupils from St Peter the Apostle attended we look forward to further developments in (community sessions) the Active Schools Sports Leadership 2017-18. training in June and are now qualified in sport specific coaching awards (Netball & Basketball) along with receiving training in LOOKING AHEAD Disability and Safeguarding courses. The idea is for these pupils to use these skills to Recruitment of more volunteers will be a priority in order to support all elements of the school provision. support deliver in the high school as well as the rest of the learning community. Supporting schools in the School Sport Awards applications process. Increase participation at SPTA and younger year groups in primary schools. Support all schools to participate fully in the WD School Games. Active Schools West Dunbartonshire Annual Report 2016-17
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Our Lady & St Patrick’s Learning Community Report
Our Lady and St. Patrick’s High School St. Kessogs Primary School St. Martin’s Primary School St. Mary’s Primary School (Alexandria) St. Michael’s Primary School St. Patrick’s Primary School St. Peter’s Primary School St. Ronan’s Primary School
Over the course of the year OLSP Learning Community schools competed in a range of festivals including Netball, Golf, Tennis and Rugby, basketball, Cross Country, Athletics, football, dodgeball, swimming and tennis, with St Peter’s Primary winning the P5-7 WDSG Netball tournament.
also the schools and the pupils who are given more opportunities to participate. An HNC & Level 4 student in St Michaels, a Level 5 in St Kessogs’s and and HNC & Level 4 in St Patrick’s Primary.
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Not only did the student coaches develop Volunteer deliverers. individually as the months progressed, but they all contributed significantly to getting This year saw a growing partnership with more children, more active, more often! Dumbarton Harp Netball team through the Extra-curricular sessions* new Community Netball club (P5-S1s). Our It has been another great year for club links aim is to bridge the gap between school and our strong partnership with Loch Lomond Rugby Club in particular continues netball and senior club netball by providing to flourish. We had curricular input in all 7 pathways for young people to continue schools followed by a very successful Distinct participants* playing the sport after primary school and festival as part of the WD School Games. (443 males, 404 females) well into secondary school. We will continue this work in 2017/2018, with our new P3 and P6 festivals. St Patricks Primary School achieved Gold in Attendances ‘participant sessions’ the sportscotland School Sport Award ‘St Patrick’s Primary school (visits)* scheme for a second time running. As a achieved Gold in the School result of this award we aim to continue the great work and keep building the school Sport Award for the second sport ethos within the school. We have had time running.’ of pupils participating in developments in St Ronan’s Primary school Active Schools activities* who now have a sports committee and are The club link with Kirktonhill Tennis Club continued to grow this year through the applying for the School Sport Award. introduction of the Dumbarton Area Tennis Since the 2017 Woman’s Football European Academy - with Douglas their coach leading Figures relate to extra-curricular Active Schools provision only and may not reflect all school Championships, school to club links with on the delivery of the sessions and the club sport. hosting the sessions at their tennis courts. Dumbarton Utd Ladies continues to grow * Figures exclude multi -school activities (community sessions) with St Kessog’s and St Patrick’s primary schools both having girls only extra curricular football sessions. ‘Girls’ are still a hard to reach target group of Active Schools LOOKING AHEAD so these clubs are paramount, providing Recruitment of parent/community volunteers will be a priority this coming year to allow opportunities for girls not only in there more opportunities for young people to be active. schools but in their community too.
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12,006 38%
Facilitating more opportunities for senior pupils to complete leadership schemes and creating opportunities for them to deliver extra-curricular sessions.
The partnership with West College Scotland saw 5 sport students on placement within the With the new OLSP High School opening in October 2017, we expect a greater interest in learning community. This programme is of extra-curricular sports with the new facilities available to all pupils. great benefit to not only the students, but Active Schools West Dunbartonshire Annual Report 2016-17
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Dumbarton Learning Community Report Claire Gregory
Aitkenbar Primary School Braehead Primary School Dalreoch Primary School Dumbarton Academy Knoxland Primary School
2016/17 proved to be a very successful year for the Dumbarton Learning Community Schools in the West Dunbartonshire School Games. In the Primary competition there was a high representation from schools at all festivals and events including Football, Tennis, Dodgeball, Basketball and Rugby. After attending 100% of the festivals and finishing 2nd in the final of the Sportshall Athletics and 3rd in the Tennis Final, Knoxland Primary School were crowned WD School Games winners for 2016/17 in the large school category. This year was the inaugural year of the School Games secondary events and again after strong representation at all festivals and two impressive winning performances at both Cross Country events, the 2016/17 High School Champions were Dumbarton Academy. This year also saw our 2 day Active Schools Sports Leadership training programme be very successful with 68 senior pupils from across West Dunbartonshire being trained as Sports Leaders. Held at the new Clydebank Leisure Centre, the first day saw senior pupils complete awards in either Netball, Basketball, Badminton or Dodgeball. On day 2 these same pupils completed the Safeguarding & Protecting Children course and either the Competition Organiser Training or the Disability Inclusion Training course. 16 pupils from Dumbarton Academy were trained as Sports Leaders and will go on to deliver extra-curricular sports sessions in their school, feeder primary schools and the local community throughout the school year 2017/18.
In term 2 and 3, to try and ease the transition from primary to secondary school, all Primary 7 pupils from the learning community were invited to join the extra-curricular Football, Badminton and Netball clubs at Dumbarton Academy. Each club was well attended and gave Primary 7 pupils the opportunity to both familiarise themselves with both the facilities and staff at Dumbarton Academy and also gave them an insight into the clubs that would be available to them in the high school. This success of this programmes was thanks to an extremely proactive PE Department at Dumbarton Academy and the support from all the Primary Schools.
2016-17 IN NUMBERS 38 Volunteer deliverers.
661 Extra-curricular sessions*
653 Distinct participants* (352 males, 301 females)
‘16 pupils from Dumbarton 11,701 Attendances ‘participant sessions’ Academy were trained as Sports (visits)* Leaders and will go on to deliver extra-curricular sports sessions.’ 47% of pupils participating in Overall this year saw an 8% increase in the Active Schools activities* number of extra-curricular sessions that took place, and this was reflected in the 9% increase in the number of attendances by pupils. There were a number of contributing factors for this increase, but most notable Figures relate to extra-curricular Active Schools was the 5% growth in the number of provision only and may not reflect all school volunteers delivering sessions and also the sport. 25% increase in female only participant * Figures exclude multi -school activities sessions. LOOKING AHEAD Recruitment of parents and other volunteers will be a priority this coming year to allow more opportunities for young people to be active. Work in partnership with PE staff at Dumbarton Academy to facilitate more opportunities for Sports Leaders to deliver extra-curricular sessions. Increase participation at Dumbarton Academy across all age groups. Support schools with the sportscotland School Sport Awards scheme.
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Vale of Leven Learning Community Report
Vale of Leven Academy (VOLA) Bonhill Primary School Christie Park Primary School Gartocharn Primary School Haldane Primary School Jamestown Primary School Lennox Primary School Levenvale Primary School Renton Primary School
2016/17 proved to be a very successful year for school sport in the Vale of Leven Learning Community via our WD School Games programme. In the primary schools competition there was a high representation at all festivals and events including Football, Tennis, Dodgeball, Basketball and Rugby. Levenvale primary school picked up 2 awards due to their participation in WD school games. They attended every event and with some excellent showings in competitive events they won the small schools category and also most improved school from the previous year. Gartocharn provided another excellent showing in this category, pushing them all the way and picking up third place as a result. A special mention must go to Haldane Primary who were crowned the first winners of the Spirit of School Games Award. Voted by other schools this award went to the school that showed the best attitude and sportsmanship throughout the year. Pupils from the Vale of Leven Academy enjoyed taking part in the high school festivals and represented themselves and their school admirably.
Strong school to club links were created and expanded with a number of clubs. Loch Lomond Rugby Club and Vale of Leven Cricket Club were particularly pro-active within the schools, with both clubs delivering curriculum time programmes.
71 Volunteer deliverers.
‘Christie Park, Gartocharn and Levenvale primaries had great 1,311 Extra-curricular sessions* parental involvement this year.’ The area has had two different community clubs running this year. The first was working in partnership with Dumbarton Harp netball club targeting P5-7 players. We aimed to use the success of after-school netball clubs and give players the platform to participate beyond their schools and offer progression into a local club. The second was in partnership with Loch Lomond Rugby Club, again off of the back of a very successful curriculum-time programme in all of the local schools. This was a particular highlight with 20 new players who weren’t part of the club participating on a Friday nights at the sessions, which were held at the rugby club. The Sports Leaders class from the Vale of Leven Academy delivered a variety of sports in both Lennox primary and Bonhill primary. This was terrific exposure for the young coaches and the practical experience the will have gained will be invaluable. Both schools spoke very highly of the programme and the sports leaders involved.
One of the big successes of the year was at Christie Park Primary who managed to achieve a huge increase in extra-curricular participation this year. Attendances increased from 3,104 to a massive 7,164. As a result, the school applied for - and successfully achieved - their Gold School Sport Award from sportscotland. Brilliant! LOOKING AHEAD Christie Park, Gartocharn and Levenvale primaries had great parental involvement this year. All of these schools had high participation rates which would not have been possible without parental volunteers.
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1,404 Distinct participants* (765 males, 639 females)
26,778 Attendances ‘participant sessions’ (visits)*
57% of pupils participating in Active Schools activities*
Figures relate to extra-curricular Active Schools provision only and may not reflect all school sport. * Figures exclude multi -school activities (community sessions)
Recruitment of parents and volunteers from the local community will be a priority this coming year to help increase provision. Facilitating more opportunities for Senior Sports Leaders to deliver extra-curricular sessions. Increase participation at VOLA across all age groups.
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