Sports

GOLD Games Mark for St Mary's

We are delighted to announce that we,St Mary's Farnham Royal, have achieved the School Games GOLD Mark Award for the 2022/23 academic year.

The School Games Mark is a Government-led award scheme launched in 2012, facilitated by the Youth Sport Trust to reward schools for their commitment to the development of competition across their school and into the community, and we are delighted to have been recognised for our success.

Our sporting achievements this year include: Basketball coaching and festivals, Skateboarding days, Football matches, Dance workshops, Sporting guest speakers including ex paralympians, Expert Cricket coaching, Skipping festivals and golf competitions. With many young people competing in local inter-school competitions this year, we are extremely proud of our pupils for their dedication to all aspects of school sport, including those young volunteers, leaders and officials who made our competitions possible.

As part of our application, we were asked to fulfil criteria in the areas of participation, competition, workforce and clubs, and we are pleased that the hard work of everyone at our school has been rewarded this year.

We look forward to applying once again in 2024!

Keeping Active 

 It is important for physical and mental health that children are active for a minimum of 60 minutes daily. With that in mind, here are a few free activity ideas to support our children and their families in staying active. (Parking fee's may apply)

Park Runs

Wycombe - https://www.parkrun.org.uk/wycomberye/course

Black Park - https://www.parkrun.org.uk/blackpark

Wendover Woods: https://www.parkrun.org.uk/wendoverwoods

Skateparks

Skateparks across Buckinghamshire - https://www.skateparks.co.uk/buckinghamshire

Local woods / Country parks for long walks

Woods near Beaconsfield - https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods/woods/hogback-wood

Wendover woods - https://www.forestryengland.uk/wendover-woods

Black Park - https://countryparks.buckscc.gov.uk/black-park

Denham Country Park - https://www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/locations/denham-country-park

Online physical activity ideas:

The Bodycoach - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAxW1XT0iEJo0TYlRfn6rYQ

Cosmic Yoga for younger children - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5uIZ2KOZZeQDQo_Gsi_qbQ

Disney 10 Minute shake up games - https://www.nhs.uk/healthier-families/activities/10-minute-shake-up/

Yoga for teens with Adrienne - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kgZnJqzNaU

HAF activities

(Free holiday fun and food - applicable for particular individuals only): https://familyinfo.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/advice-and-support/buckinghamshire-haf/haf-christmas-activity-providers/

PE and Sports events at SMFR

PE and Sports are important to all at SMFR and the children are given the chance to experience a wide range of events and activities across the school. 

National Event Calendar

2023

February 6th - 12th - Schools  Football week

February 6th - March 20th - Rugby Six Nations

March 10th -11th - Women's Football weekend

April 27th - World Daily Mile Day

June 19th - 25th - National Sports Week 

3rd -16th July  - Wimbledon Tennis Championships

19th July - 20th A ugust 2023 - Womens Football World Cup