Head teachers at neighbouring special and mainstream primary schools were very supportive of a project to use sport to integrate students from each school. Students from KS1 and KS2 were initially taught Boccia  - and variations of before competing weeks later in a festival.
 
KS2 teams consisted of players from both schools. It is hoped that similar events will take place in future.

Many thanks to Cath Farr for sorting out teams and to Amy Jupp (Lewes HSLA) for assisting throughout the morning.
 
Sandy Fell Oak Grove SSCo

On a very sunny Sunday 15th March, 19 Oak Grove pupils set off to Windsor to compete in an indoor athletic event run by Special Olympics. This is the second event of the term for them and they were very excited. The team have been training hard and had high expectations of some good results. After a long drive we arrived at the very impressive venue of Thames Valley Athletic Centre Eton and meet all the other competitors. Pupils competed in Shot Putt, Long Jump and 60mtrs and managed to beat off the other athletes to come away with 13 Gold medals, 12 Silver medals and 5 Bronze medals. Many pupils gained personnel bests and are now back in training for the next events in May. Well Done team.
Claire Moyle – Oakgrove College

On Thursday 26th February, pupils from Oakgrove, Angmering, Lindfield and West Park participated in the Southern Area Disability (SAD) Kwik Cricket day at David Lloyd centre, Worthing.

Pupils enjoyed a series of batting and fielding practices then game play under the watchful eye of Sussex cricket coach Alan Smith and two Sussex academy players.

Thanks to Annabelle Trent for co-ordinating the event on behalf of SAD and to David Lloyd for providing the facility. Ali Groves

Over 40 students had a super time at the second wheelchair football event this term. Students from Oak Grove, West Park and Herons Dale participated from the partnership. The event is increasingly popular amongst youngsters across the county attracting players from as far a field as Chailey.

Organiser Nikki Richardson from Seagulls Specials is thinking of ways of splitting the event to cater for the differing ages and abilities. Many thanks go to the Angmering HSLA students who really did the SAP proud throughout the festival and of course to Nikki for coordinating this successful event.

Sandy Fell

Oak Grove College took their athletics one step further when they competed in the National Disability Sport Hall Athletics Event.

Not really knowing what to expect 15 nervous athletes took on 14 other teams in track and field events in the newly furbished sports hall at the Mountbatten Centre in Portsmouth on Saturday 7th February. Although the day was long it was great fun and Oak Grove had to raise their game as the competition were well experienced at these events.

Personal bests were gain for Harriet Curran and Sam Gratton in the Shot Putt, Matt Hillman and Richard Amesbury- Fuller in Target throw and Ryan Bacadour in Javelin. After 4 hours of competition it was now down to the relay teams to give their all as the final places would be decided by this event. Our boys A team did their bit and won their event, the girls A team came second and our B team made a sterling effort to come third. Everybody sat quietly as the results were announced and were delighted to find out that Oak Grove had won the junior event.

Congratulations team and thank you to all the parents and staff that made the event happen.

Swimming news
Oak Grove College pupils swept the board when it came to picking up trophies at the Squids Swimming Club AGM. Well done for all their hard work and commitment to swimming, lets hope they continue through out this year.


Sandy Fell SSCo Oakgrove

Several pupils from Oak Grove College who regularly train at squids swimming club went to a gala in Guildford and came away with a haul of medals.
Bradley Bessent won gold and silver, Daniel Callaghen won silver and 2 bronze, Gemma Willet won bronze, Hannah Poole won her first gold medal and Shannon Clear won gold and 2 silvers. Shannon also walked away with the points cup in the girls section.
Well done to you all.

Athletics event
Oak Grove pupils had a very exciting and fun day at Sussex University when they took part in the sports hall athletic event against 5 other schools. 26 pupils showed how talented they are at running jumping and throwing. They can’t wait for the next event.
Claire Moyle - Oak Grove College

Congratulations to students from both Angmering and Oak Grove who competed in this event. Many thanks go to Claire Moyle from Oak Grove who gave up many non contact hours to help prepare the youngsters and sort the teams for each activity. It is hoped that the squads can progress further and compete at regional competitions in the new year
Sandy Fell [Oak Grove SSCO]

Congratulations to the Oak Grove College Rugby team who went to Basingstoke represent West Sussex in the Regional Finals. A fantastic day saw the Oak Grove squad holding their own against bigger, stronger and older sides. They progressed through from the group stages to eventually gain fourth position. James and Claire coaches from Oak Grove were incredibly proud of their team’s attitude and team spirit throughout the day.

Sandy Fell SSCo Oak Grove

Congratulations to the Pandas from Palatine who have just completed a 6 Week Tennis course. Children have tried their hardest in a range of tennis related activities and have come on in ‘leaps and bounds’. Each week a ‘Player of the Week’ was awarded to the child who had succeeded the most in terms of effort, attitude and progress made. Medals were awarded to all at the final session for individual targets reached.

Congratulations to the students from Oak Grove College who took part in the Indoor Athletics Event held at Sussex University last week. Athletes competed in all events ranging from Javelin through to speed bounce and relays. The Oak Grove squad received training sessions from Sussex Sports Partnership Disability Coach Jackie Woods so were well drilled for the occasion. Team managers James [Sports Teacher] and Alan [Year Head] were very pleased with their athletes’ performances.
Sandy Fell [Oak Grove SSCO]

Congratulations to all of the students at Herons Dale school who are doing so well with both Boccia and New Age Curling. They have had a number of sessions delivered by coaches from the Sussex Sports Partnership and SSCO and are really taking to both sports. The youngsters enjoy the sessions and one girl has finally found a sport that she enjoys! Cath Farr the PLT is really pleased with how the children are encouraging and cooperating with each other whilst playing. It is hoped to take the students to play against Oak Grove Y7 team at some point in the near future.

Sandy Fell [Oak Grove SSCO]