afPE 2018 Awards

09 July 2018

09/07/18

The afPE 2018 Awards (sponsored by Warwick Printing) were presented at the National Conference in Burton on Trent.

The award winners were as follows:

Terry Graves

A summary of Terry’s contribution:

Terry secured PE as a core subject at Greneway school
PE drives positive health and well-being across the school
This influence has spread to the other schools in Royston and they now also have PE at the heart of school life and school development
Terry’s passion, commitment, leadership and professionalism result in colleagues giving him the nickname of ‘PE Passionista’

Hannah Vecchione

A summary of Hannah’s contribution:

For over 16 years been a very valuable member of Manchester tutor team, and is now responsible for PE Professional Learning across the city
Hannah has developed non specialist teachers to teach quality PE
Due to Hannah’s dedication, vision, high expectations, the standard of PE within Primary schools across Manchester is recognised nationally good/outstanding
Hannah is extremely, diligent and passionate and PE it is at the heart of all she does

Dr Gary Stidder

A summary of Gary’s contribution:

Gary’s commitment to and achievements in physical education over the years are remarkable
His research has had national and international impact
Inclusion in PE – For the past twenty years, Gary has taken overall responsibility for managing and facilitating major sporting events for over 600 pupils with severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties
Gary has organised and led a series of training programmes based on the training methodology which has evolved though the University’s flagship ‘Football for Peace International’ programme

TS Education Services

A summary of the contribution made:

Through their Centre Course Manager, TSES links heavily with Hampshire County Council to provide a strong and committed local strategic influence, offering a range of Primary PE CPD opportunities to support the level 5/6 qualifications and the provision of high quality PE across Hampshire
The Centre has a compliant and robust internal verification process in place to meet the assessment criteria and provide written feedback to delegates
They have successfully registered 121 delegates to gain the level 5/6 qualifications science 2015
They are also now linking with SGOs in Kent to embed the level 5/6 qualifications across primary schools in the county

Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School

A summary of the contribution made:

Physical Education, Sport and Physical Activity are firmly embedded at the heart of school life
The difference that this school makes to the lives of its pupils is quite remarkable
Physical Education in the school is expertly led and managed by the subject leader
Leadership of the Head Teacher is exceptional – she firmly believes that Physical Education, Sport and Physical Activity are the main drivers in raising standards

Loughborough University

For their poster entitled: ‘Lessons to be learned: Care experienced young people’s perspectives of PEPAYS’

Inspired Exchange

A summary of the contribution made:

Inspired Exchange have managed afPE’s National Conferences for 18 years and provided phenomenal commitment to the Association
A professional, knowledgeable and dedicated team with excellent leadership
Going above and beyond the call of duty to ensure the smooth administration of our conference
Loyalty and respect for the Association and its members
Knowledgeable and telepathic and all executed with great humour!

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