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Camp Xtra at Devizes School


180 lively 8-15 year olds signed up and took on Camp Xtra 2015. Seventeen sports and activities were on offer as well as a literacy and numeracy week which ran in the mornings. The children who attended the literacy and numeracy then had the choice of what afternoon activity they would like to take part in.


The activities which ran were:


Rugby, Football, Racket Sports, Extreme Sports (inc archery), Power kiting, Orienteering, Cookery, Trampolining, Gymnastics, Ultimate Science, Mod Roc, Musical theatre, Animation, Photography, Creative Felt, Junior First Aid and Kayaking


Devizes School achieve Gold Award Devizes teachers receiving Gold Award


What an incredible year for Devizes School in the Sainsbury’s School Games! We have been part of the competition since its inception in 2012, following the legacy of the London Olympics. We have had some achievement in the past but this year has proven to be extremely successful.


The Wiltshire School Games consisted of 12 sports this year, ranging from athletics, badminton, basketball, gymnastics, netball, rounder’s, rugby, table tennis, tennis and Trampolining. The Games have a strong Inclusive element resulting in more meaningful opportunities are available for young disabled people, as such new age kuring and boccia was also offered. We entered all 12 competitions, often with B and C teams. There is also a strong element in providing young sports leaders to run and officiate the events, as well as report on them. We deliver the sports leader’s level 1 and level 2 course used these fantastic leaders in year 10, 11 and 12 to help run these competitions, not only for the secondary school, but also for the primary school games competitions.


Devizes School ran 3 inter house competitions (level 1) throughout the year, and then competed in all 12 level 2 competitions, where we competed against other schools in the area. Through the hard work of our students and staff we were successful in girls touch ruby, boys tennis, super 8 athletics for boys, new age kurling, Trampolining, gymnastics and badminton, and qualified for the level 3 county finals.


Wiltshire School Games level 3 competition took place in July and is like a mini Olympics, with an opening and closing ceremony these county finals were an amazing experience for our students who needed to raise their game, with the best schools in the county being represented. We were runners up in the girls touch rugby competition therefore ranked as the second best team in Wiltshire. Devizes were narrowly defeated in the semi-finals in the boy’s tennis competition only to be defeated by the overall winners, Malmesbury. Despite finishing just outside of the top 3 in the gym and tramp competition Devizes displayed some excellent individual performances and demonstrated fantastic team spirit. Our Boys Super 8’s team rallied together and had to deal with a late withdrawal and team change however this did not dampen their spirits and they came together as a team to put in some great track and field performances.


I am really delighted that not only did our students perform well, but our sports leaders were also commended for all their hard work this year.


Because of all our hard work and commitment to School PE we have achieved the gold School Games awarded by the Youth Sport Trust.


Miss Marshall (Acting Head Teacher) awarding Mr Lund (Acting Head of Faculty for PE and Health) the gold School Game Award, along with his team of fantastic PE Teachers.


Miss Beck, Assistant Head


The team of sixth formers and volunteers were fantastic and the driving force behind the success of the week, they really couldn’t do enough to help and it was mentioned they were the best team ever by experienced staff. Lisa Double was exceptional as was Carol Turner whose experience, leadership and enthusiasm was invaluable.


Arthur Belbin ran Kayaking for the first time and it was a huge hit with the young people taking part in his activity. All that took part in this activity not only had fun but also came away with their 1 Star Award with British Canoeing.


Orienteering was a new and popular addition to the week. New skills were learnt as well as lots of energy burnt whilst running to the different locations!


The Musical Musical Theatre group put on an inspiring performance, which was learnt in less than 1 week! The Gazette and Herald were on hand to witness this showing on the final day.


Bag4Sport, who were one of our sponsors for the week, kindly came in to present their cheque with Rhianna Andrew, one of their sporting heroes.


The children were truly amazed by some of the routines she could perform! Other kind sponsors were Wadworth & Co, Gaigers, Paxcroft Farm, who were all vital in helping make the week a success.


The week had very positive feedback from the parents and children. One mother told us “her children go to lots of activities but this is the one they enjoy the most”!


We are incredibly lucky to have the use of such fantastic facilities at Devizes School and are very thankful that Miss Marshall and Mrs Eaves for allowing us to continue to use the school, as well as for their continued support.


The week was celebrated not only in the local paper but by local MP, Claire Perry, who wrote to the school to thank and congratulate them on what was a fantastic week.


The success of the camp is thanks to Devizes School who host and run Camp Xtra, they employ Mike Rose to coordinate and employ external coaches or current members of staff to run the activities. Carol Turner also contributes hugely in the running of the camp.


12 Wiltshire and Swindon Relay


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