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Top Link Conference 2010 On Wednesday 10th February, Winston Churchill held the Surrey Top Link Conference, which saw 100 young leaders from 25 different secondary schools in the county come to improve their leadership skills. Organised by Mr Callender and run by past and present Winston students, the conference provided our students with the opportunity to demonstrate their leadership skills by running sessions in which the young leaders learnt about the key skills needed to be a successful leader. The day began with a theory exercise in which the young leaders, aged 14-17, had to draw a picture of a leader, incorporating the qualities expected of a good leader. Other theory activities focused on different types of people and leaders, and what sports are best suited to them. There was also the chance for the young leaders to participate in practical activities, including a tug of war tournament and a relay race. The day was successful in boosting many people’s confidence, not only the young leaders from around the county, but Winston students also. An inspiring talk from professional BMX-er Mike Mullen, the athlete role model for the day, helped achieve the aim of the day by encouraging young leaders to benefit their community by organising and running a range of different sporting activities in their area. Overall, students from Winston Churchill were able to demonstrate the capability of young people and their success in leadership. The day ran smoothly and was enjoyed by all. Natasha Smith (Year 11 Young Leader)

Young Ambassadors Encourage Primary Pupils to Get Involved in Sport

In their role as Young Ambassadors for the school, James Razey, Katy Davidson, Charley Rousell and Nathan Wells are visiting The Hermitage, Goldsworth, Knaphill Juniors and Knaphill Lower School this month to deliver assemblies aimed at inspiring the children to get more involved in sport. Using the ethos and values of the Olympic and Paralympic movement, James, Katy, Charley and Nathan are championing sport and encouraging more young people to get involved be it through participating, coaching or officiating. James, Katy, Charley and Nathan are excellent ambassadors for the school and were selected for the role due to their sporting talent and ability as young leaders. If you would be interested in being selected for the Young Ambassador role in future years, please contact Miss Godfrey.

Lunch Time Football

Lunch time football has started again. Please remember that you must wear football boots and no food or drink is allowed on the astro at any time.

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Get Set - The Official London 2012 Education Programme

Students can now also register with Get Set, and receive access to extra resources and opportunities. The invitation code is: 8463-harrison To register, you will need to enter this activation code, along with your name and email address. If you have any problems logging onto the site, please contact Get Set at registration.education@london2012.com

Click here to access the London 2012 Get Set Website

International Success for Year 11 Students

Josh Grace and Sarah Abrams have both qualified to compete internationally, Josh in Cross Country for England and Sarah in the Long, High and Triple Jump for Wales. Josh’s recent performances have gained him 1st place in the Surrey Schools, 4th in English Schools, 8th in the Home Internationals held in Wales. He also completed against year 12 students in the Nationals and the Southerns coming 15th and 9th respectively. Sarah won the high jump, long jump and triple jump in the recent Welsh Championships and has been selected for Wales as an Under 20 squad member. She also competed in the Celtic Cup coming 2nd in High Jump and 3rd in the Triple Jump as well as achieving 3rd in the Long Jump, 2nd in the Triple Jump and 4th in the High Jump at the AAAs indoor meeting. Both students have ambitions for the future, Josh is aiming to represent Great Britain at World Cross Country and Sarah wants to be selected for World Youth Championships and to win the English Schools UK School Games and the AAAs. We congratulate them on their success to date and wish them well with their future sporting achievements.

Sports Leadership and volunteering conference at Winston Churchill School Last Tuesday students and teachers from all over the county attended a Top Link leadership conference. The aim of the event was to improve students’ leadership skills via practical activities in order for them to be able to deliver Top Link festivals for Primary Schools and intramural competitions for students in their own schools. The training was provided by staff and 30 present and past students, many of whom had recently participated in a life changing visit to Bishop Ngala school in Kenya, where they organised sports festivals and a great deal more. Mr Callender and Mr Harrison were both very pleased with the leadership qualities shown by the school’s students and the success of the event. The challenge is to improve it next year and to ensure that there are more festivals, coaching and sports events run by students for the benefit of students throughout the county as well as at Winston Churchill School.

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