Meridian of Illinois’ Post

COALFACE WEDNESDAY. Firstly, apologies for not being too active on here. Something I am determined to make more regular and turn into one of my better habits! I introduce you to Coalface Wednesday. The perceived ‘hump’ in the week and an opportunity to share my findings on everything PE, children and activity related. You see, and many of you won’t know, that as Inspired Schools has grown over the previous 8 years, I made a personal vow to myself……. In amongst the managing, paperwork, meetings, building new projects - I would always remain at the Coalface, working with children directly, at least once a week. I have stuck to this every week as I believe it keeps me at the Coalface, in touch with education, the ever evolving landscape and in some crazy way keeps me ‘down with the kids’. First Coalface - probably one of the most controversial things that I dare talk about…… LUNCHTIME FOOTBALL I get the concerns and issues raised every day by many schools we work with; - Too competitive - Longer First Aid queues 🚑 - Issues to sort out in the afternoons - Balls flying everywhere ⚽️ ⚽️ But today has reinforced my belief in the value of that most controversial thing we talk about ⚽️ Man this game is competitive, all organised by the Year 6’s and it’s massively important! The look I receive by many when I mention ‘don’t worry what the score is’!! I see in front of me a child score a wonder goal and wheel away celebrating, finishing with the Ronaldo celebration, I see a keeper directing his defenders, players celebrating and children consoling. I see a Messi dribble. For them this is a World Cup Final 🏆 If I could ask these guys in 10 years time what their most favourite part of school was I think I would know what some of them may say. So…. Let them dream, let them play or just not practical and too many challenges and barriers?

We are aware of a problem encountered by our members who are trying to book their children onto our Summer Sports Camps. Below you can watch an informative video on how to get around this issue. If you follow the steps you should now be able to book our Sports Camps. Please note this issue is only for those with an existing account and are trying to add a child on. Step 1. Enter email and password. Step 2. Click the drop down menu on the top left and select the parent portal. Step 3. Select Create New Contact. Step 4. Must select University of Aberdeen as club. Step 5. Complete the rest of the form. Step 6. Once added go back to Sports Courses and select which week you want to book. Step 7. Select Register and Select Participant. Step 8. Scroll down and click next. Step 9. Complete the transaction and now your child is booked onto the Summer Sports Camp. To access the booking site please click the following link: https://bit.ly/3JRKDGk.

If you can’t attend the first two events in person, add the 7 Mighty Moves Book Study to your calendar! Real gems that immediately impact classroom practice!

Ready to learn how to amplify the impact of both athletics and academics in university marketing and community engagement efforts? 🏈 Check out this webinar in which Lauren Griswold (Boise State University) and Kelsey Stockton (Campus Sonar) discuss strategies to leverage the popularity of sports programs to enhance the overall university brand! Want to learn more? Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/gg6V__tb

Check out the program for #PDHPETA24 Conference here ☀️🌊 Looking forward to sharing some ideas about creating meaningful learning in PDHPE theory lessons, and teaching and assessing collaboration!

🏌️♂️ Discover how golf is making its way into schools and community programs. It's more than a game; it's about core values and healthy habits. Tune into The Miller Law Chronicles for the full swing of the story! #GolfEducation #CommunityGrowth [https://pbp.li/tmlc31]

How was the RYP events incorporated into the Stevie Kidd Pathway To understand the Scottish event more click the link .. https://lnkd.in/dkAFYvB #steviekiddcoaching

Please take a few minutes to read this article written by one of our very own E-board members about our club on campus, The Hidden Opponent 💚 https://lnkd.in/eWyNPcp3 #mentalhealthmatters

Collegiate Recovery Week occurs April 15-19, 2024, to mark the 14th anniversary of ARHE (founded April 15, 2010). Wear purple to mark the event and commemorate the power of the collegiate recovery movement to support students in recovery on our campuses! Celebrate this week with events of your own and share them with us to post on our website and share on our socials. More details coming soon! #scholasticrecovery #collegiaterecoverycommunity #collegiaterecovery #collegiaterecoveryweek #recoveryweek

One small change can make the world of difference. And more often than not, the change you need comes from a great teacher. At least this was the case for England centre-back Marc Guehi, who was coached by Segun, a passionate Premier Education franchisee. Check out the video from Sky Sports News, as they catch up with Segun, and other teachers from Guehi's primary school - and understand how the role of a teacher can help children to love the sport that they play, whether they go on to play for England, or whether they like to play for fun. Check out the video to hear what Segun had to say: https://hubs.ly/Q02CPdCn0