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Parents and students discover the importance of being an adventurer during ACS Cobhamvirtual event
Parents, teenagers, teachers and members of the wider Surrey community learnt what it takes to be a changemaker for a better, more sustainable future during ACS International School Cobham’s virtual event ‘The world needs…adventurers’. Featuring renowned entrepreneur, Sian Sutherland, a thriving ACS Cobham alumna, Sissel Tønnesen Engblom, and ACS’s very own Forest School Trainer, Chris Hupp, the event explored why the world needs adventurous thinkers, the importance of nature in our lives now and in the future, and how taking risks and embracing failure creates positive outcomes. ‘The world needs… adventurers’ is the first in a
series of events by ACS International Schools which will explore ‘what the world needs’, delving into the big societal and technological challenges the world is currently facing and considering exactly what kind of citizen the world needs to contribute to a better, more sustainable tomorrow. Hosted by Barnaby Sandow, Head of School,
ACS Cobham, the event began with an explanation of what it means to be an adventurer - being bold enough to take risks and embrace change for a more sustainable future. Former ACS Cobham student, Sissel Tønnesen Engblom, was welcomed
back to her alma mater to share a talk on her career pathway from student to urban architect and CEO, highlighting the importance of the spaces we live in for ensuring a sustainable future. Co-founder of A Plastic Planet, Sian Sutherland, followed Sissel with a
compelling talk on how a decision at age 25 led her into a career of entrepreneurship, failings and open mindedness. Sian shared powerful anecdotes on “what she wishes she knew at 16”, highlighting that “If you choose to be an adventurer, you choose to live on a rollercoaster experiencing those ups and downs”. Wrapping up the event, ACS Forest School Trainer and Lower School
Science Teacher, Chris Hupp explored the adventure of childhood and our intrinsic need to connect with nature in order to foster an ecological identity. Barnaby Sandow commented: “It was a pleasure to welcome three such
engaging and insightful speakers to our event – they all truly summed up what it means to be an adventurer, and why it’s so important for us all to think a little more innovatively to build a better, more sustainable world of tomorrow. We’ve received wonderful feedback from attendees; it was a fascinating and inspiring experience.” The ‘What the world needs’ event series sees each of ACS’s three UK
campuses highlighting a different area of importance in the world of tomorrow. Events at ACS Hillingdon and ACS Egham will be announced in the New Year.
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FA Award recognises Ballard School’s commitment to all-inclusive sports
Ballard School in New Milton has been recognised by the nationwide scheme that aims to make football mainstream for girls in schools, as it is for boys. Through this initiative, the FA is working towards a goal of giving every girl equal access to the sport in school games lessons by 2024. The FA partnership initiative includes extended training for staff at Ballard,
training activities, and challenges. It also involves forging links with local clubs such as Mudeford, Sway, and Hythe to encourage more Ballard girls into the sport, both in school and in the community. This partnership work has been developed by School Voluntary Community
Officer Megan Smith, who played for Chelsea FC Women and in the USA, and PE teacher, Abbie Vernon. Megan has also been a coach and worked in roles developing women’s and girls’ football. Megan Smith said: “Women’s football has grown enormously in recent
years and it is so important that girls can play and enjoy the sport from a young age. Ballard is leading the way in making sure all their pupils can take part in football – not just the boys.” Girls Football is now a major part of what Ballard Sport offers pupils,
alongside the traditional sports of hockey and netball. There are opportunities to learn and play the game in extra-curricular clubs, and for girls in Years 3-8 in their PE lessons, too. For example, girls in Years 3 and 4 have formed teams which will compete each week in circuits, set drills, and small-sided games in their PE lessons. The eventual winners will lift the Girls’ Power Trophy at the end of term. Girls playing football competitively is a key component, adds Director of
Sport, Justin Whitbread: “We have fixtures and festivals planned to establish Ballard as the home of
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Independent School Football in the area for girls. “We already provide the opportunity to play mixed football until Year 8,
and some girls have played for the boys’ teams in friendlies and the Jersey Festival of Sport. “At Ballard, we believe all sports are for everyone, girls and boys, of all
ages and abilities. The benefits of taking part are enormous. Sport keeps us healthy, develops our communication and team skills, and builds our resilience and character; that’s why we feel it is vital that sports are all- inclusive and equal access at our School.”
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