Five Ways is a school that is committed to promoting the physical education and sporting talents of all of our   pupils. Following comments made on the Parents’ questionnaire, it has been brought to my attention that parents would like more information regarding the sporting clubs and events in which pupils at Five Ways can become involved. A Sports Report will be sent to parents on a termly  basis. It will inform you of any sporting events or competitions in which pupils at Five Ways have taken part. On the back of the sports report there will be a detailed list of extra-curricular clubs that we offer at Five Ways. Parents who wish to find the contact details of accredited sporting clubs in the local community can access this information through a link on the extra-curricular page of the school website or by accessing www.sportacrossstaffordshire.co.uk and then by clicking on the ‘clubs’ icon.

September 2008

Ten Year Four and Five pupils took part in a golf training session at Beaudesert Golf Club. The  session was delivered by a professional golf instructor.

October 2008

A large number of Year Five pupils were trained as Huff and Puff Sports Leaders. They deliver active and fun lunchtime activities to younger children in Year One, Two and Three.

Five Ways took part in a Football League match against West Hill. The final score was 1 – 1.

Five Ways entered a Year Three and Four football team into a friendly football tournament that took place at Burntwood Leisure Centre. Five Ways played against other football teams from schools in the local area. All of our pupils had an enjoyable time and Five Ways came third.

Five Ways took part in a Football League match against Gorsemoor. The final score was 0 – 0.

November 2008

Mr Redpath is the School Sports Co-ordinator for Five Ways. He ran a six-week after school     basketball club for Year Five and Six pupils. The club took place at Five Ways with one session held at Kingsmead Sports hall. 

Key Stage 1 pupils attended an Indoor Athletics Festival at Kingsmead Technology College.

The children took part in running, jumping and   throwing activities alongside pupils from other schools in the local area. The pupils were awarded a certificate for their attendance.

January 2009

Mr Redpath has organised a badminton club to take place at Kingsmead Technology College for Year Six pupils from Five Ways and other schools in the local area. The club commenced on the 12th January 2009.

We are pleased to announce that Mrs Marsh has commenced a Multi-Skills club for pupils in Year One and Two. The club takes place after school on Tuesdays.

Football club for pupils in Year Three through to Year Six will begin on Wednesdays during the lunchtime period. Mrs Wood and Mrs Bates would welcome new members to join and for existing members to continue to participate.

We are pleased to inform you that the Netball club for Year Five and Six pupils will now take place after school on Wednesdays. Mrs Clark and Mrs Lines will be delivering the club and will be ensuring that netball teams are chosen to take part in competitions with other schools in the local area. (Details to follow).

A Skipping club will begin for all pupils in Key Stage Two. It will take place after school on Wednesdays and will be delivered by Mrs Mander. Skipping ropes will be supplied and pupils will be taught many new skills that they can try out on their own, in pairs and in small groups. (Details to follow).

February 2009

In February there will be a 5-a-side football tournament for Year Six pupils as well as an indoor netball tournament for the members of the netball club. The children will have the opportunity to compete against children from other schools. The tournaments will be held at Kingsmead Technology College. (Details to follow).

There will also be the opportunity for Year 4 pupilsto participate in a tri-golf taster session.

 I do hope that you find this information helpful. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss any extra-curricular clubs that parents or sporting coaches would be willing to deliver at Five Ways. Please leave your name and  contact telephone number at the school office for Mrs Mander or Mrs Wood.