SUCCESSFUL MAY HALF TERM WITH PEAK ENGAGEMENT

SUCCESSFUL MAY HALF TERM WIH PEAK ATTENDANCE

Huddersfield Giants Community Trust enjoyed a hugely successful May Half Term, delivering a packed programme of activities in The Zone and the wider Kirklees community. The provisions engaged both primary and secondary school aged children, offering a range of fun, inclusive and development focused programmes.

Across four days of delivery, the Trust hosted a variety of popular sessions, including a Junior Rugby Camp, Multi-Sports, Cheerleading & Gymnastics camps, Giants Evolution Pathway player development sessions, as well as an inclusive SEND provision.

It proved to be an exceptionally busy week for the Trust, with sessions operating at or near full capacity. In total, over 350 children were engaged across all activities, highlighting the continued success of high-quality holiday provision.

The wide ranging programmes ensured that children of all abilities and interests could take part, with opportunities to stay active, learn new skills and build confidence in a supportive environment.

Holiday camp attendees at The Zone were treated to a special visit from Huddersfield Giants first-team player Tom Burgess, who delivered an inspiring and interactive session. The visit included a Q&A, photo and autograph opportunities, as well as fun player-to-child challenges, creating a memorable experience for all involved.

In addition, the Trust was delighted to welcome Harold the Robot from the University of Huddersfield, who proved to be a huge hit with participants. The Trust extends it’s thanks to the University for supporting this opportunity and contributing to an engaging and innovative week of activities.

The Trust’s SEND provision, delivered at The Zone, provided a welcoming and supportive environment for children to engage in meaningful and tailored activities. Sessions included access to sensory environments, adapted sports activities, and creative crafts, ensuring all participants could fully immerse themselves and enjoy the programme.

The week also saw strong participation in the Giants Evolution Pathway, with over 80 players attending development sessions at local community club Dewsbury Moor. These sessions, open to boys and girls aged 12+, focused on progression, skill development and providing a clear pathway within the sport.

The success of May half term programmes once again highlights Huddersfield Giants Community Trust’s commitment to delivering impactful community initiatives. With momentum building, the Trust now looks ahead to its upcoming summer, set to provide even more opportunities for children and young people to get active and involved at The Zone.

View the Summer Holiday Camp schedule HERE and secure your child’s place for the upcoming programmes.

 

In our customers words

Great relationships with the children which promote mutual respect, clear boundaries and great behaviour for learning. Clear structure to the lessons with appropriate teaching points, plenary and vocabulary. I can see clear progress in terms of skills, techniques, confidence and understanding. Acts on feedback throughout the lesson from me and his own formative assessment.

Dan Gough, Heaton Avenue

In our customers words

PE lessons and support in PE lessons are great! Children are enjoying lunchtime clubs. Good relationships with children - building relationships. Sharing tickets to the rugby games with the children and encouraging them to try to watch different sports. The sessions during the breakfast club are extremely engaging and the majority of children who chose to go outside to take part in Jordan’s sessions they are also very fun based and extremely inclusive so all abilities can take part successfully., Jordan is always punctual and is pleasant with the children.

Tracey Dell, Head Teacher, Crossley Fields Junior and Infants School

In our customers words

Becky is amazing her delivery is great. She has a great rapport with the children. Her sessions are engaging and fun and she's teaching my staff a thing or two about sports delivery. All in all, we could not be happier.

Louise Brown, Head Teacher, Headfield Juniors

In our customers words

Rebecca has been brilliant in school. Her management in club time is fantastic and coping with Autistic and ADHD children in sessions as well. Her planning, activity organisation and management, as well as knowledge of the children, and rapport with everyone has been so professional we couldn't have asked for more. The children have really enjoyed all the sessions.

Debbie Douglas, Head Teacher, Saville Town

In our customers words

The sessions so far have been really good and exciting. Teaching staff have mentioned how engaged the children are and how happy they have been the way the lessons have been delivered. The school has been happy with the confidence of the person delivering the lessons as well as their knowledge and professionalism. It has helped teachers working alongside to gain ideas and development in their own practice. Overall the school has been very happy with the delivery of the sessions as well as the person (Jordan) delivering them. Thank You!

Nadeem Sarwar, PE Coordinator Spring Grove

In our customers words

Duane was brilliant, the children loved the sessions, as did the teachers he worked with. One teacher said, "I now feel skilled enough to deliver rugby to my class." The sessions were pitched at the correct level for different ages and the pace and behaviour management were excellent. Here's to next years sessions!

Dave Spencer, Hillside Primary School

In our customers words

James is doing an amazing job at Bruntcliffe. He teaches four very different groups throughout the day and is adaptable in his teaching. He has fit in with the team very well and the students are responding very well to his teaching.

Chris Lindley, Head of Physical Education, Bruntcliffe Academy

In our customers words

Duane's delivery of Sky Try Rugby was fantastic. The children left with a wealth of knowledge on the sport - the have even practised what they have learnt in the playground too. His behaviour management was fantastic and the children responded well to everything he taught. Each one of them made a progression each week. Overall it was loved by all children! We would love it if you could come back again next year!

Miss M Brook, Teacher, Berry Brow

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