We are delighted to announce that Kirkland Academy has been awarded the prestigious Gold School Games Mark in recognition of their continued commitment to making sport and physical activity an integral part of school life for every child. The school received a letter from Josh MacAlister, the Labour MP for Whitehaven and Workington, to congratulate them on this achievement!
The School Games Mark is a national award that celebrates schools for their dedication to developing competitive sport, promoting healthy lifestyles, and ensuring that all pupils have opportunities to be active and engaged.
Achieving the Gold award reflects the wide range of opportunities the school provides for their pupils throughout the year. Kirkland are proud to offer a variety of sports clubs that encourage children to try new activities, build confidence, and develop teamwork skills. Alongside this, specialist sports coaches work with the pupils and staff to broaden the sporting experiences available while also providing valuable continuing professional development (CPD) for teachers.
To further encourage physical activity, pupils have enjoyed using Moki bands to track and celebrate their movement and activity levels. Inclusivity remains at the heart of the sporting provision, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to participate, achieve, and enjoy being active regardless of ability or experience.
The pupils at Kirkland have also represented the school in a number of inter-school sporting events, including netball, cross-country, and football competitions. These events not only develop sporting skills but also foster resilience, teamwork, and school pride.
Daily runs have become a valued part of school life, helping children to improve fitness, focus, and wellbeing. In addition, the annual Wellness Week has provided pupils with opportunities to learn about the importance of physical and mental wellbeing through a variety of engaging activities.
We are incredibly proud of this achievement and would like to thank our pupils, staff, families, and wider school community at Kirkland for their ongoing support in promoting healthy, active lifestyles. We look forward to continuing to build on this success and providing even more opportunities for our children to thrive through sport and physical activity.
To read the letter from Josh MacAlister, click the link below:
Letter from Labour MP