EDUCATION NEWS

The latest from schools across the county

Time to give

On 7 July pupils aged from 4 to 18 at Sheffield High School for Girls stepped back from their usual timetable of lessons, clubs and sports and, instead, took part in a number of activities and listened to guest speakers on the topics of philanthropy, giving and service to the community.

Pupils were involved in sessions covering a wide range of topics, tailored for the ages in each year group. Girls in the Infant School learnt about food banks, and considered different ways to spread positivity through art, whilst the Juniors completed a project to design a future charity event and worked on developing links with local residential homes. Senior School pupils learnt about animal welfare at Heeley City Farm, considered social responsibility and legacy with the Royal British Legion, and took part in a food waste solutions project. sheffieldhighschool.org.uk

High climbers

Further to a successful series of Teachers’ Days and Drop-Ins, an adventure play attraction in Leeds is launching three packages for school pupils aged 6-14. Developed by a qualified primary and outdoor educational instructor, Gemma Simpson, Duty Manager at Mission Out at Tingley Garden Centre, the packages are the Elevate, Aerial and the Terrain experience that are suitable for all primary and secondary school Key Stages, with a minimum height requirement on the High Ropes. The Elevate package includes access to the high ropes and bespoke team-building activities that have been designed with an educational focus; the Aerial experience includes the challenging two-tier high

Hit for six

The development of a strong grassroots culture serves as the foundation for long-term sporting success at all levels. A prime example of this can be seen in the recent triumph of Aysgarth School, who clinched the Under 12 Bunbury Cup to become Yorkshire County Champions in July. The success of Aysgarth School in the face of stiff competition from 64 participating schools across the sector underscores the importance of nurturing and fostering a robust grassroots culture. Such a culture provides young athletes with the necessary skills, passion, and determination to excel in their chosen sports. Moreover, participation in grassroots sports fosters values such as teamwork, discipline, resilience and fair play, which extend far beyond the sporting arena and into other aspects of life. aysgarthschool.com ropes course, and the Terrain experience gives full access to the park’s ground level activities. Designed to appeal to families, groups and parties, Mission Out features high ropes, water activities, a jump challenge pillow, giant swings, den-building and adventure golf among its many activities. missionout.co.uk/school-visits