Years 7/8 County Tennis Finals

School tennis players from across the county came to the Next Generation Centre in Swindon to compete at the county finals. The schools had previously won their zone competition and had the chance to compete against other schools within the county to become crowned champions. The Girl's competition saw South Wilts, Kingdown and Ridgeway compete against each other, while in the Boy's competition, Ridgeway, Avon Valley and St Augustine's battled it out amongst each other.

The excellent facilities and playing surface at Next Generation were appreciated by the pupils. This was evident on the courts with some great tennis on show, including great individual shots and team rallies. The Girl's competition was won by South Wilts from the South Zone who won both their matches. Kingdown came second with Ridgeway in third place.

The Boy's competition was won by the impressive St Augustine's from the West Zone who won both matches and all the games within the matches. Ridgeway came second with Avon Valley finishing third. Congratulations to the winning schools of the first county tennis finals aimed at school players.

Updated June 2010 - Daniel Murphy
Competition Manager (Salisbury & South Avon Valley)

South Zone Year 7/8 Tennis Competition

Victoria Park Tennis Centre hosted this years year 7/8 boys and girls tennis competition which was aimed at participation level players who play for their schools only. Avon Valley College, St Edmund's, Trafalgar and South Wilts took part, entering numerous teams for the boys and girls competition.

The schools had been receiving coaching from the local tennis clubs prior to the competition. The day also gave many of the youngsters an opportunity to play competitively against other schools for the first time.

The boy's competition finished very closely with Avon Valley beating Trafalagr by virtue of games won as they had tied on points after playing all their matches. The girl's competition was won by South Wilts after beating Trafalgar in a play-off final.

Both Avon Valley and South Wilts will now represent the South Zone in the county finals in July. A special thanks to Victoria Park Tennis Centre for hosting the competition.

Updated June 2010 - Daniel Murphy
Competition Manager (Salisbury & South Avon Valley)

Stingray's Secondary Swimming Gala

The annual Salisbury Stingray's Secondary Swimming Gala took place at Five Rivers LC on 18th May. The gala was attended by 10 schools from the south competition zone incorporating the Salisbury and Avon Valley School Sports Partnerships. The format enabled students to race individually in different events as well as competing as a team in the relays.

There were individual races for school years 7 - 10+ in freestyle, butterfly, breaststroke and backstroke as well as U14 and U16 medley and freestyle relays.

The U14 and U16 Boys and Girls Medley Relay were won by Bishops and South Wilts respectively with South Wilts also winning the U14 and U16 Girl Freestyle Relay. The U14 Boys Freestyle Relay was won by Wyvern while Bishops won the U16 Boys Freestyle event.

Teachers may download a full list of students' placings from the secure staff area.

Updated May 2010 - Daniel Murphy
Competition Manager (Salisbury & South Avon Valley)

Pupils Complete Officiating Courses

Pupils from St Joseph's, Wyvern, Salisbury High, St Edmund's Girls' School and South Wilts Grammar School for Girls' have completed officiating courses in athletics and cricket. The courses, run by the National Governing Bodies of Athletics and Cricket were a mix of practical and theory based sessions and provides the pupils with an officiating award.

50 students attended two courses held at Salisbury Athletics Track and the Laverstock School Site. Both enabled the students to have hands-on practical experiencing of officiating areas such as measuring distances, time keeping, filling in score sheets and umpiring.

The pupils have already had the opportunity to put their awards to good use, helping out at recent athletics competitions. Further opportunities are coming up in athletics and kwik cricket competitions for the partnership.

The Partnership believes it to be great news that so many children want the chance to complete officiating awards and support the full range of competitions and festivals that the Partnership runs.

Updated May 2010 - Daniel Murphy
Competition Manager (Salisbury & South Avon Valley)

Secondary State School County Netball Finals On Friday 26th March, state schools from across Wiltshire and Swindon took part in the second successive county netball finals at Dorcan School. The schools that qualified for the competition had previously won their respective zone league or competition and had the chance to compete against schools from other zones. South Wilts Grammar in the south zone, St Augustine's in the west zone and Bradon Forest in the north zone all had made it into three or four of the year group finals showing that netball within their school was developing well. The competition was supported from representative of Wiltshire Netball, Competition Managers and officials from local clubs. Throughout the competition there was a great standard of netball on display with many games closely contested.

Competition winners: Year 7 - South Wilts Grammar School

Full results

Year 7 1st South Wilts Grammar School 2nd Bradon Forest 3rd St Laurence

Year 8 1st Dorcan 2nd South Wilts Grammar 3rd Kingdown

Year 9 1st St Augustines 2nd Bradon Forest 3rd St Edmunds

Year 10 1st Bradon Forest 2nd South Wilts Grammar 3rd St Augustines

Year 11 1st South Wilts Grammar 2nd Bradon Forest 3rd St Augustine's

Updated April 2010 - Daniel Murphy
Competition Manager (Salisbury & South Avon Valley)

Center Parcs National Schools Badminton Championships

14 teams from 11 secondary schools across Wiltshire attended the county final of the Center Parcs National Schools Badminton Championships held at Tidworth Leisure Centre on 21st January. The county was divided into four zones for the first round of the competition and the winners of each zone were invited to today's county final. The full report may be downloaded here.

Results

• Girls KS3 : 1st Isambard, 2nd Kingdown, 3rd St. Edmunds
• Girls KS4: 1st Kingsdown, 2nd St. Edmunds, 3rd Kingdown Boys
• KS3: 1st Lavington, 2nd Pewsey Vale, 3rd Ridgeway, 4th Devizes Boys
• KS4: 1st Devizes, 2nd Wootton Bassett, 3rd Stonehenge, 4th St. Augustines

Updated January 2010 - Daniel Murphy
Competition Manager (Salisbury & South Avon Valley)

Hockey Leaders Award

Sixteen girls from SWGS and one Year 12 from BWS completed a two hour intensive course in Hockey Leadership ran by the Salisbury School Sport Partnership.

The leaders were given the opportunity to develop their own leadership style and were given advice and tips on how to set up drills, warm up a group and officiate a game in preparation for assisting with The Year 7 Hockey Day and The Yr 5/6 Hockey Festivals in November.

All of the leaders will also be given the opportunity to assist with coaching in the primary schools throughout the year.

Updated October 2009 - Lucy Cassidy SSCo

(Library pictures)   Year 7 Hockey Coaching Day Unlike last year persistent rain hammered down on Wilton Road Astro for the Year 7 coaching day. Over 60 girls from the Salisbury School Sport Partnership were selected for a morning of coaching followed by a tournament in the afternoon. The girls participated in drills designed to both improve their skill level and game play in the morning and then they competed in a tournament in the afternoon. All of the schools mixed together which enabled everyone to make new friends and pick up exchange tips with other players. Click image to see "Flash slideshow" of hockey images. All of the girls worked really hard throughout the day showing commitment and enthusiasm in the morning and displaying a competitive side in the afternoon. Jo Salen (SWGS) and I spotted some definite talent for the future. Well done to all of those involved and thank you to Miss Salen for helping to coordinate the very successful event. Updated October 2009 - Lucy Cassidy SSCo

Leadership Academy

Over 60 students from across Salisbury were selected to attend the first ever Leadership Academy held in September at Salisbury High School.

The students represented SWGS, BWS, St Edmunds, St Josephs, Salisbury High & Trafalgar. They were given the opportunity to take part in practical workshops, were informed of various leadership pathways available to them whilst been given advice and feedback from experienced coaches from the area.

The sixth form students organised a group of Yr 6 Gifted and Talented pupils leading them through various activities. During the event they were also given the opportunity to be part of a leadership council, working closely throughout the year with the two Young Ambassadors for Sport (Jake K & Holly S).

Thank you to all students who attended and worked hard throughout the evening and congratulations to those who were selected to work with Holly & Jake. Good luck with all future leadership opportunities.

Students poposed that our next academy should involve students gaining qualifications and experience in netball and rugby through 'Ready Rugby' and ' Netball Officials'.

Leaders watch this space!

Updated October 2009 - Lucy Cassidy SSCo

Bishops Wordsworth boys help organise Primary competitions

Just before the end of last term, we helped out at the first ever orienteering competition for Yrs 5 and 6, organised by Lucy Cassidy and Sarum Orienteers.

As it was the first competition only 3 primary schools entered, with 12 children each, but there was still a fierce competition between them all, and hopefully next year more teams will enter.

It was a short course with only 5 controls, but it got all the pupils interested in the sport, and they were eager for the second round. With the great weather and organisation the day was a great success, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

Updated September 2009 - Article submitted by Leadership team from Bishop Wordsworth Grammar School