On Thursday 11th February Durrington cluster held its annual indoor athletics Heats . Amidst a crescendo of cheering interluded occasionally by Lady Ga Ga , pupils from years 5,6 and 7 ran ,jumped and threw their hearts out ! There were some excellent performances which impressed the Secondary PE staff and demonstrated that this event is still a priority for staff in the busy sporting calendar.

Points were extremely close throughout the competition and at one stage only two points separated first and second place. A Big thank you to all staff for supporting the event , sports leaders from the High school for officiating and to sarah Povey, Nick Roberts , Jon Mills and Pete Gwynn for their assistance …as always !


Final points were as follows

1st West Park 378
2nd Orchards 364
3rd Durrington Middle 310
4th Sion 244

GetSetLondon2012 is an educational website linked to yes
you've guessed it ..London 2012 !! All schools in the
Partnership are being encouraged to register on the website
and submit an application.

A Successful application means that your school can have
access to the resources as well as use the educational
official logo on headed paper... you will also receive a
plaque and certificate as well as the pupils having
exclusive access to London 2012 opportunities over the next
three years (e.g visits to the Olympic Park ) Certainly
there will be lifetime opportunities not to be missed !!

Please visit getsetlondon2012.com for more information.
Happy Applying !!

Ali Groves

Friday 2nd Oct 9.00-12.00 yr6/7 Talented and Gifted Morning at Durrington High school. Pupils will receive specialist coaching in either; Dance , Gymnastics, Rugby or Basketball. Schools to select 6 pupils for each activity and submit names to Ali at the partnership office by 25th September. Thank you

Cluster meeting for all PLT's is on Wed 23rd September 1-3pm at Worthing High school. Please confirm attendance with Ali Groves at the Partnership office . Thank you

The Durington cluster Year 1 Multi skills festival took
place at West Park on a lovely Summers afternoon in July
2009!

Under the watchful eyes of Year 7 Sports Leaders from West
Park the year1 s participated in a selection of
running,jumping and throwing activities. Pupils scored
points for their school in each of the events which were
added
together at the end ! Overall winners of this years
competition were Durrington First School.

Many thanks to all staff,parents and pupils who supported
this event and especially to Stacy Harber from West Park who
helped despite it being Ofsted !!

Rizing Starz !

In the last week of term Year 4 Talented and Gifted pupils
from across the Durrington family enjoyed a day of PE at
Durrington High school. The Pupils who had met regularly
throughout the year joined together for a day of further
coaching in Rugby, Gymnastics, striking and fielding and
Team building activities. Pupils gained alot from the
experience and continued to develop and extend their
sporting prowess.

Thanks to all the Headteachers for supporting this annual
event

A throng of competitors and supporters filled Worthing leisure Centre on Tuesday 10th March for the annual Indoor Athletics Shield Finals. Pupils from Sion, Chatsmore, Downsbrook, Vale and Durrington Middle competed in a plethora of indoor athletic events trying to win the coveted shield trophy.

Early indications showed that staff had been hard at work training pupils for the competition with excellent relay take overs, superb sprinting and a massive competitive spirit—pupils performed to the best of their ability.

Although the lead changed several times throughout the afternoon final results were as follows:
1st Durrington Middle 324
2nd Vale 300
3rd Downsbrook 272
4th English Martyrs 236
5th Sion 218
Many thanks to Worthing Leisure Centre for hosting this important annual event, Worthing Harriers for their support, JSLA students from Durrington and St Andrews, Sarah Reeves (SSCo) and good old Jon Mills for all their invaluable help!
Ali Groves

On Friday 30th January, Yr 3/4 pupils from Durrington First, English Martyrs, West Park, Orchards and Field Place competed in Durrington cluster’s annual gym competition. Pupils learnt a key steps floor sequence and vault at a workshop then practised back in their schools prior to the competition.

Pupils performed in front of a throng of parents, teachers and friends and were judged by qualified gymnastic judges from Durrington High.

An enjoyable afternoon was had by all. Thanks to Sam Wilcox for her excellent teaching and organisation on the day, Freda Bussey for co-ordinating efforts at Durrington, to the JSLA judges, to all staff for preparing the pupils as well and finally to all the pupils for their excellent gymnastic skills. Overall results:
1st Durrington First A - who will represent the Durrington cluster in the Partnership finals
2nd Durrington First B
3rd English Martyrs

Ali Groves SSCo Durrington

Last Thursday pupils from West Park, English Martyrs, Durrington Middle and Orchards enjoyed a morning of volleyball, gymnastics, dance and rugby at Durrington High School.

After skills, drills and games pupils performed a dance and gymnastics sequence to all other participants. It was a fantastic morning full of learning and fun for all concerned. Thanks to Mike Marsh (rugby), Megan and Sian Warren, Hannah Carey (JSLA students from Durrington), Vicky Steege (dance) and Sam Wilcox (gym) for their excellent tuition, to all middle school staff for co-ordinating practical arrangements and finally to Durrington High School for hosting the venture.
Ali Groves

This year Durrington cluster held it’s first ever dance festival. Watched by parents, teachers and other participants, pupils submitted pieces ranging from a Yr1 student performing an Irish Jig through to Yr11 male GCSE Dancers who have secured places a the Laban School of Dance. An enjoyable evening was had by all thanks to Mrs Swift, Mr Davies and all staff from participating schools who made the event possible.
Ali Groves