Sports Leaders

Students at St Thomas' Junior School have the opportunity to apply to become a Sports Leader; it is a role which brings great responsibility and enjoyment. It is a role which students are able to become role models within the school as well as developing their basic coaching skills in a range of sports.

Our Sports Leaders ensure that playground games and activities are set up every morning break time and that all children are playing co-operatively. They lead games and look after the outdoor equipment. The children play an invaluable role in encouraging others to try new games and sports and to feel that they belong in our school family.

Sports Leaders develop essential skills for life such as:

Communication skills
Valuable team working skills
Ability to lead others
Greater understanding of responsibility
Innovative and creativity skills
Respect for others

Travel Tracker - Strider visit

Our Sport Leaders were treated to a visit from the Travel Tracker mascot, Strider, whilst being trained as Travel Tracker WOW Ambassadors. Being an Ambassador means that the pupils will be responsible for using the Travel Tracker website on a daily basis to record the modes of transport that their classmates use on their journeys to school. Pupils travelling at least part of their journey using a healthy method (such as walking, scootering or cycling) will earn credits towards earning the Travel Tracker WOW badge for that month. Class 4DS are currently the school champions for the most healthy journeys but all could change next month!