Update from Howard

For many children the last few weeks will mean school trips, hopefully opportunities for more physical activity, the well-established sports day and if lucky, a class residential experience.  I believe that outdoor and adventure activity when linked to a few days away with class friends provides one of the most meaningful experiences our subject can offer. More>>

Team Furness are School Games Champions

After an exciting year of School Games, Team Furness were crowned the overall district winners:

Article>>

Photos>>

Results>>

School Games Poetry Winner

Holly Williams is our overall winner, from St Catherines School, Penrith who read her poem at the Opening Ceremony.

Tour of Britain Schools Roadshow

Children at two primary schools in Cumbria got a special visit from the official Tour of Britain mascot ToBi, who is building excitement ahead of the UK’s premier road cycling event coming to the county in September. More>>

Estimated timings can be found here>> 

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Don't miss out on this brilliant whole school approach to increasing physical activity. More>>

Dates for next term

• Allerdale: Wed 21st Sept  Cockermouth (pm) 
• Carlisle: Mon 19th Sept  Morton CC Carlisle (pm)
• Copeland: Wed 2nd November Black Combe Millom (pm)
• Barrow: Thurs 22nd  Sept Lindal Cricket Club (am)
• South Lakes: Wed 14th Sept Ghyllside Kendal (am)
• Eden: To be arranged

More dates and details here>>

Key Messages on Mental Health

Have you read Howards update? Please do, he mentions some key messages from Dr Amy Lee who came to the South Lakes Acpen. Here's some resources to help:

Cumbria Headstart>>

Young Minds Resources for Schools>>

Building Resillience in Schools>>