THROUGH PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
THE BIG LEAP
A programme package designed specifically for Year 6 children to prepare them for their transition to secondary school. The programme is structured over 4 weeks with a visit per week. Each visit is 2-3 hours in duration.
Visit 1
Assembly
During the first visit to the school Charlotte will start the day with an inspirational energised assembly which gives the students chance to hear and see pictures and videos of her story which reflects on the highs, lows, successes and failures as life as an International and professional sportswomen. The assembly will last approximately 30 minutes.
Workshop 1: Learning Leadership
Involvement in leadership activities can improve students' learning as well as helping them to develop the skills and traits needed for their transition in secondary school. This session is a mix of theory and practical and focuses on the skills and qualities of a successful leader. The workshop is 2 hours.
Visit 2
Workshop 2: Our Mental Health & Wellbeing Choices
This session focuses on four important key areas: healthy eating, getting a good nights sleep, screen time and the importance of hobbies. The session will be a mix of theory and practical drawing out how making small changes can lead to a much healthier, happier and more successful life.
Duration of visit 2: 2 hours.
Visit 3
Workshop 3: Gaining Confidence & Resilience through Games
A workshop to encourage students to participate in games, try new activities, learn new skills, explore areas they are able to excel at and in turn build their self confidence and resilience. There will be lots of opportunities to try new sports at Secondary school and this session is all about “giving it a go”. It is a mixed practical and theory session.
Duration of visit is 2 hours.
Visit 4
Workshop 4: Finding Your Superpower Challenge
A whole group pass or fail challenge, designed to encourage working together, problem solving and completing a challenge as a group. The group need to plan and practice how they may be able to complete the challenge before attempting it. An action packed practical session filled with fun to finish the final workshop of the programme. Duration of the workshop 2 hours.
Hockey Masterclass
As a reward for completing the programme Charlotte will finish the programme by delivering a 1 hour masterclass to all the participants of The Big Leap Programme.
Certificates
Before Charlotte departs the school, all participants will receive a Big Leap completion certificate signed by Charlotte.