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take part in all sports, and do their best at all times.
Sporting activities give children of all abilities the opportunity of working together as a team, or of competing with each other on equal terms. Sports improve fitness, and allow children with Special Needs to express themselves.
For the first five years at the school I was responsible for the netball and athletic teams,whilst the headmaster taught rugby and football. I also developed the school's Scheme of Work for K5's 1 and 11, bearing in mind the abilities and interests of the children.
The netball teams practised weekly and showed admirable dedication, gaining notable successes in winning the Holyhead Tournament twice, and the Anglesey Schools Sports Association Tournament once. In 1997, they reached the finals of the Gwynedd Schools Championship. Under the supervision of the headmaster the football and rugby teams enjoyed similar successes.
During the last two years, I have been entirely responsible for the organisation and development of all aspects of sporting life at the school. I am very fortunate in this that I have the help and expertise of parents namely Mr. Cliff Jewell, and Mr. Graham Murtagh and Father Dylan of St. Cybi's Church, who all give of their time to coach the football and rugby teams. Again the teams have enjoyed successes - most notable winning the Albert Owen football tournament in June. The boys worked very hard and showed great determination to win this trophy.
On a personal level, it was with great pleasure that I accepted the role of organising the Anglesey Schools Sports Association netball tournament. This tournament was held over three days at Plas Arthur sports centre in Llangefni. The overall standard of netball was excellent and the tournament was successful. I will also be arranging the tournament this year and I am confident that the schools will again demonstrate the same enthusiasm and excellent standard of play.
I hope that sports will continue to be an important part of school life in the future as participation will mature qualities in the children which are essential in later life namely tolerance, and fitness.
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