Smith’s Wood athletics stars head to School Games County Finals

Smith’s Wood athletics stars: Athletes from Smith’s Wood Academy are heading to the School Games County Finals next month after an outstanding performance at the regional indoor athletics event.

The Year 8 boys’ team won gold at the competition, held at North Solihull Sports Centre on Thursday 12 February.

The School Games are funded by Sport England and delivered locally by Think Active, who coordinate events across Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire.

PE teacher Mr Rose said: “The team demonstrated outstanding skill, determination and teamwork throughout the competition. 

“Not only was their performance exceptional, but they were also exemplary ambassadors for our school. Their conduct both on and off the pitch reflected our school values perfectly, making us incredibly proud.”

Smith’s Wood Academy’s partnership with Think Active continues to expand opportunities for young people to compete, grow in confidence and achieve their personal best – inspiring them to stay active for life.

The team will return to action on 23 March, facing the Coventry, Warwickshire and South Solihull regional winners in the County Finals.

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Gary Phelps
Gary is an award-winning journalist who has edited nine newspapers and helped launch numerous online news brands. He created UK School News to provide platforms for local schools to share positive news stories, helping them engage with their local communities and celebrate their successes. He has appeared on TV and radio on numerous occasions, presented evidence to Government ministers, lobbied on behalf of the media industry and trained dozens of young journalists. Gary was an Associate Lecturer in Journalism at the University of Derby, and has also advised Wolverhampton College's award-winning Journalism course accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists.

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