PE REPORT ISSUE 6
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4th February 2013
Seconds out!
uring the Autum term, 12 boys in Year 10 took part in a 10 week boxing course which was delivered as part of the Sky Living for Sport Programme. The main focus was on the fundamentals of boxing and how it can promote self disiplince and respect amongst the students taking part. There was also an opportunity for students to work on their fitness levels by taking part in various drills aimed at raising the heart rate and improving agility. Those taking part did so in an extremely positive manner: throwing themselves into all the drills and giving the punch bags their all! They were also very attentative to their boxing coach, especially during bouts with each other in the ring. The 12 boys are now looking at ways they can employ the skills and attributes learnt during the boxing sessions to design and run an activity day for our local primary schools. The ideas that they have mentioned so far seem very exciting so keep an eye out for them! Congratulations to the following students who were an absolute credit to the Academy: Mohammed Rabnawaz, Lewis Martin, Shiplu Miah, Brandon Compton, Layton Parker, Adil Altaf Hussain, Tayub Javed, Iqrar Zamir, Harun Abdulkadir, Abshir Warsame, Abukar Farrah, Rawa Ali. Mr Ewart
What the Duke of students said: Edinburgh “I enjoyed boxing because I got to test my strength on the punch bags. The scheme best part of the boxing was getting in the ring at the end. The hardest part was the exercise because Mark, our trainer, pushed us to the limit but it’s like people say - no pain, no gain.” Layton Parker
“I enjoyed boxing because we got to test our skills and our boxing techniques on the bags. The best part was when we tested our skills and techniques in the ring. The hardest part was when we had to remember the boxing techniques and at what time we should use them because it was hard to remember sometimes.” Adil Altaf-Hussain “The part of the boxing I enjoyed the best was the punch bags because I got to punch something without getting into trouble. It was hard when we had to work out because my muscular endurance was bad. The part I found most fun was when we had to spar in the ring.” Brandon Compton
We are looking for committed students who would like to gain an extra qualification in a practical setting. The DofE programme is a real adventure from beginning to end. It doesn’t matter who you are or where you’re from. You just need to be aged between 14 and 24 and realise there’s more to life than sitting on a sofa watching life pass you by. You achieve your Award by completing a personal programme of activities in four sections - Volunteering, Physical, Skills, Expedition and for Gold, a Residential. You’ll find yourself helping people or the community, getting fitter, developing skills, going on an expedition and taking part in a residential activity (Gold only).
If you are in year 9 and you’re interested in taking part, please see Miss Allen for more information.
Student of the Lesson and Week The Return of E-ACT Games Competitions
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eartlands Academy was victorious as overall winner of last year’s E-ACT Games competitions. The tournament consisted of five events: athletics, table tennis, badminton, rowing and a multi-sport festival. This year the competition returns to feature badminton, table tennis and athletics events for which the PE deapartment will be keeping a keen eye out for students able to represent the academy in any of these areas. Competition is expected to be fierce so anyone interested will have to demonstrate their enthusiasm and ability. Do you want to be involved? Well, here’s a list of ways you can improve your chances of being picked:
Attend before and after school clubs – check the new timetable of clubs and remember to bring your PE kit on the right days. This will help you improve your skills and put you in view of the PE teachers who will be selecting the squads.
Practice at home when possible - if you have sporty family members, ask them to practice with you - the more
often you practice, the better you will be. Remember, there are many transferrable skills in different sporting activities, therefore performing in any sport will help you in all sports.
Improve your fitness. Fitness is the key factor in all sports, whether it is improving your endurance to play football or increasing your speed to reach shots in badminton. By improving your fitness you will certainly better your overall game play in all sports. You can either take advantage of the Academy fitness suite or, if you prefer, workout at home with a good exercise routine. Be seen! If you are serious about being a part of the E-ACT Sports Teams you need to get yourself noticed by the PE staff. Express your interest by talking to your teachers and ask to be considered in the selection process. Finally, we wish you all hte very best of luck in your campaign to beome part of the E_ACT Team for 2012 - 2013.
Winter School Games 7th February
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Heartlands through to regional finals!
uccess for the academy in earlier rounds of the Winter Schools Games competition has secured us a place in the regional finals taking place on the 7th February at a variety of venues around the city. Events will include basketball, rowing and table tennis; the wnners going on to represent Birmingham at National level. We wish all students who are taking part in these competitions the very best of luck and look forward to hearing how they get on.
FIXTURES 4 Feb
Girls’ Netball
Y8/9Bs + Y7
v
6 Feb
Girls’ Netball
Y7, 8/9 As 8/9Bs
v King Edwards (A)
6 Feb
Boys’ Basketball
KS3
v Stockland Green
7 Feb
Level 3 School Games (basketball girls & boys, rowing boys.)
12 Feb
Girls’ Basketball
Y9
v Harborne (H)
13 Feb
Girls’ Basketball
Y8
v Aston Manor (A)
14 Feb
Young Leaders Conference
15 Feb
Girls’ Netball
Y8/9 Bs
v Holyhead (H)
25 Feb
Girls’ Basketball
Y7,8 + 9
v Bishop Challoner
25 Feb
Boys’ Basketball
KS3
v Hodge Hill (H)
26 Feb
Girls’ Basketball
Y7 + 8
v Four Dwellings (H)
27 Feb
Boys’ Basketball
KS3
v St John Wall (H)
28 Feb
Girls’ Basketball
Y7 + 8
v George Dixon (H)
Student of the lesson is a new initiative we are using in PE. Each lesson the teacher will pick a Student of the Lesson and award them with a certificate for their achievement folders. There will also be “Good News” available as usual. Additionally, each week the PE teachers will nominate a Student of the Week - there will be a notice-baord to announce the winner.
Can you be the one in your class to win an award?
Calorie Challenge This half term we will be launching the PE Challenge! We kick-off with a calorie burning challenge for staff and students which will take place in our brand new multigym. All you have to do is get yourself down to the multigym (3:05pm-4:05pm) or (4:05pm5:05pm for Sixth Formers) and start exercising. Our Pulse gym equipment will monitor how far you run/cycle, how much weight you lift and how many calories you burn off. Mr Lea will produce a fortnightly report to email to those who take part.
The winner will receive a special prize!! RESULTS - GIRLS’ NETBALL Year 8 & 9 As George Dixon Holyhead A Holyhead B St Paul’s Year 8 & 9 Bs Holyhead B Holyhead A St John Wall A St John Wall B Hampstead Hall St Paul’s Year 7 Holyhead St John Wall St Paul’s
11 - 0 10 - 1 7-4 4-1
W L W L
8-2 19 - 0 3-2 1-0 15 -0 13 - 0
L L L W W L
8-0 6-1 10 - 1
L L L
RESULTS - BOYS’ BASKETBALL KS3 Arthur Terry Bishop Walsh
54 - 8 63 - 8
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RESULTS - GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Year 7 Shenley Academy Shenley Academy Shenley Academy
Heartlands Academy • No 10 Great Francis Street • Birmingham B7 4QR • www.heartlands-academy.org.uk
28 - 4 L 25 - 16 L 25 - 35 W