Busy, busy week so lets dive right in 🙂
For those of you that know me fairly well, it would surprise you to find out that these days I have a really keen interest in school sports! Sporting activity is something that I have always found a real challenge. I am overweight, underfit and have NO skill in ANY sporting activity whatsoever… I cant even accurately catch a ball 😂 However, this didn’t stop Mr Dan Moody (School Games Organiser & Partnership Manager for Christchurch and the Isle of Purbeck. Leadership, Coaching & Volunteering programme lead for Dorset Schools) from inviting me to advise and support with the wonderful work he and his team are doing right now. Dan’s philosophy is that his sport events aren’t about being the best or the fastest, it’s about being willing to have a go. To be a team player and to be an encourager for those who are finding things tough. That, I CAN do!
Not so long ago I was asked to observe an event that was specifically targeted towards children with disabilities or SEN and I was THRILLED with what I saw 😍 This week, I was lucky enough to be an extra adult body at their new Disney themed event and my daughter was invited!!!
The event is planned by Dan but is run (with expert monitoring) by students (around year 9). This is in an effort to encourage young people to not only enjoy sports but also to find the confidence to be in a leadership positions and, my word, they were FAB!
We will continue to support Dorset School Games as much as we can and we are looking forward to hosting an Awesome Archie support tent at their upcoming mental health sports event this summer.
Well done Mr Moody…. keep up the wonderful work 🙂
Awesome Archie Pop-up Charity shop!
Summer is always a HUGELY busy time for us. There are lots of outside events and fundraisers that we are honoured to be invited to attend. Our next “biggy” is the launch of the Awesome Archie Pop-up charity shop 🤗
We are proudly supporting the Friends of Priory school at this years summer fair by collecting and selling peoples unwanted goodies. We are politely asking for toys and kids clothes (all in good condition) for us to sell at the event. This will not only help the families in our community (most items are under £5) but will help to stop a lot of the bits ending up in landfill… win, win!!! All profits will be split between the FPS and AANP 🙂
Thanks must go to Caroline, Sarah, Maureen and all the other amazing donors. Your kindness is changing the lives of kids with neurological differences. THANKYOU!!!!
Long live the King!
Well, what can we say?! What an historic and AMAZING weekend it has been. It was so wonderful to be a part of real history 🙂 We at home had a quiet celebration. We talked about the enormity of the crown and how tradition is so valued in the monarchy . Our kids were fascinated by all the touching of items and use of “fancy words” 😉
I was lucky enough to be able to support some students at the WG Royal Parade 🙂 The children waved their flags and ate scones with cream and jam at the celebration picnic. Lovely, lovely time. I even got to witness the King’s special flag being raised respectfully during the national anthem.
Can’t wait to see what next week brings 🙂