Leadership
The Malling & Sevenoaks School Sport Partnership, together with Aylesford School – Sports College is at the forefront of...  read more...

Leadership
The Malling & Sevenoaks School Sport Partnership, together with Aylesford School – Sports College is at the forefront of developing leadership skills with its students.  The benefit of leadership is that it raises self esteem and enables people to practically use and develop the communication and organisation skills that they may need later in life.  Most importantly it develops a sense of self belief and pride.
The following quotes are from students who have recently been involved in delivering events with local primary schools:

“It was a really different experience – I felt really responsible for the children I was working with’ Yr 10 Leader, Cross Country 2009

“It was the first time I have really felt happy with myself for doing a good job and helping others’ Yr 9 Leader, Boccia Development 2009

“It was fun and relevant to my future career.  I think it makes you think differently about how you communicate and plan things.’ Yr 12 Leader, Aquafun Festival 2008

“I felt that I could really relate to the children competing.  Although there were teachers around, I was the one organising and explaining things to them…and they listened!” Yr 10 Leader, Cross Country 2009

“My experience has taught me how to solve problems in groups and given me the confidence to talk to people in a group.” Yr 9 Leader, Boccia Development
2009

“I had to plan out what I was teaching them each week, but seeing that they enjoyed the dance sessions was well worth it!’ Yr 13 Leader, Dance 2008-9

“Our young leaders have received praise from many of the staff and parents at our various events. They learn so much from their leadership experiences and often provide real inspiration for the children they work with.  I have no doubt that they will be the ones volunteering and providing the foundations of grassroots sport within our community in future years.”  Kirstie Hemingway, School Sport Co-ordinator

To find out more about the School Sport Partnership visit the website at www.mallingandsevenoaks-ssp.co.uk or contact your School Sport Co-ordinator.