School Games Silver Mark awarded for keeping our students active

The power of physical activity and sport in school has given opportunities for our students to develop as a participant, leader, official or volunteer as well as being enjoyable and improving well-being.

Sport at Giles Academy continues to go from strength to strength. We have a large uptake of students who participate in a wide range of sporting activities across the school which reinforces the importance we place on being active. Our investment in sports facilities and equipment, coupled with a strong curriculum enables students of all sporting backgrounds to excel and be recognised accordingly.

We are therefore proud that Giles Academy has achieved the School Games Silver Mark Award for the 2023/24 academic year.

The School Games Mark is a Government-led award scheme, facilitated by the Youth Sport Trust to reward and recognise schools for their commitment to the development of completion in school and the community. The Gold Award is measured against a national benchmark and we are delighted that the schools efforts in keeping keeping young people active has been recognised with the highest mark.

Just some of our achievements over the last academic year include:

• Chance to Shine Secondary School of the Year
• U13 Girls Cricket District Champions and County Finalists
• Year 11 Girls Netball District Superzone League Winners
• Year 7 Girls Netball District Superzone League Winners
• Year 7 Girls Netball SLAT Tournament Winners
• U13 Boys Football SLAT Tournament Winners

As a school, we are extremely proud of our students for their dedication to all aspects of physical activity and sport, including those young volunteers, leaders and officials who made our competitions possible. We have used the School Games to engage with our students who haven’t previously been active or represented our school and ensure that all students have opportunities try out new activities in the community too.

Congratulations for everyone involved from the PE staff to the students who are are amazing ambassadors for the school and local community as this special award is in recognition of their efforts and commitment to sport.