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Key Stage 4 and 5 students have been celebrating their successes at the Leicestershire and Rutland School Games, which were held over two days at Aylestone Leisure Centre.
Students initially travelled around a carousel of jumps, hurdles and both standing and seated throws, before the sports hall was cleared to make way for the eagerly anticipated relays. Despite dropping the baton, Ashmount came home third of five teams in their race.
Having initially snatched the final qualifying spot on the first day of competition, the Thorpe Hill squad went to the finals in December, representing North Charnwood, securing a podium finish, returning with bronze medals proudly hanging from their necks.
Barely had the team retaken their seats following the medal presentation when they were again called forward, this time to collect the trophy awarded to the team that best embodied the spirit of the games – a fine honour!
Special mentions must go to one of our Year 14 students for their throwing ability which caught the eye of a British Athletics scout, resulting in them being invited to a British Athletics talent development day at Loughborough University in March and we wish him the best of luck.
Thank you to all of our fantastic fundraisers - pupils, parents and staff - who supported Children in Need with us on Friday 17th November 2017. Many staff and students came to school dressed in their pyjamas, whilst others wore odd socks in support of our activities held in aid of National Anti-Bullying Week. A total of £143 was raised, which will be donated to BBC Children in Need, who make a huge difference for disadvantaged children and young people from across the UK.
We are delighted to announce that Ashmount has been shortlisted for several awards in the Leicester Mercury Education Awards 2017.
Class teacher Emma White has been shortlisted for the 'Inspiration Teacher of the Year' award; long-term volunteer Shaun Crate has been shortlisted for the ‘Community Champion’ award; and Ashmount has been shortlisted for the ‘School of the Year’ award.
The winners and finalists of the Leicester Mercury Education Awards 2017 will be announced at a presentation event being held at the King Power Stadium in December 2017.
Thank you to all of our pupils, parents and staff who purchased poppies, wristbands, reflectors and friendship bracelets from school this year.
All of the funds collected will be passed on to The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.
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