Bro Morgannwg Laungches 5x60 Programme
Pupils at Ysgol Gyfun Bro Morgannwg in Barry enjoy the launch of their "5x60" programme.
Ysgol Gyfun Bro Morgannwg in Barry has hosted an exciting and
energetic launch of their "5x60" programme.
The Welsh medium comprehensive school is the first Vale of
Glamorgan school to have a designated officer, Elin Leyshon, and
the programme, running since January, allows pupils to access and
enjoy an increased variety of activities including surfing, a
racquets club, tag rugby and the hottest workout of the year -
street dancing.
The "5x60" scheme, as the name suggests, helps to create
opportunities for secondary school pupils to participate in 60
minutes of physical activity on five days of the week.
The £7.6million initiative is funded by the Welsh Assembly
Government and was introduced to continue the momentum started by
the Sports Council for Wales’ Dragon Sport scheme 13 the National
Lottery funded programme designed to facilitate extra-curricular
sports in primary schools.
The launch was marked by all Year 7 and 8 Bro Morgannwg pupils
participating in a range of activities from dodgeball to self
defence. The festive atmosphere was further celebrated with pupils
performing a colourful dance.
Elin said: "I’m immensely excited that together we showcased a
wide range of activities enabling so many pupils to enjoy physical
activity together. Whilst the day marks the official launch, during
the run up there has already been an excellent response from
participants and onlookers alike.”
By 2008 the aim is for every secondary school in the Vale to be
allocated their own "5x60" officer to work with teachers, the
community, parents and, of course, pupils to ensure that physical
activity is both fun and safe; ultimately ensuring that
participation levels are increased.
If you would like more information on the "5x60" launch, please
contact Elin Leyshon on 07791 067122, or email
emleyshon@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk or visit the website at www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/sportsdevelopment
Caption: Pupils at Ysgol Gyfun Bro Morgannwg in
Barry enjoy the launch of their "5x60" programme.