We are extremely delighted with the increase in the number of young people from our school who have taken up coach education opportunities in addition to the Sports Leadership courses that we offer.

Last year we had a number of young people attend national governing body qualifications held across the county.

In Year 12 Sandeep Gill completed her Level 1 hockey coaching course and then went on to lead the popular Year 7 & 8 lunchtime hockey club.

In Year 12 Alice Thackray successfully completed her 1st for Sport Level 1 football coaching qualification and a football refereeing course and has helped at tournaments and festivals within our partnership.

Sam Haigh (Year 12) and Tanya Cooper (Year 10) have both attended women's artistic gymnastic coaching courses and are currently attending officiating courses and are now regular assistant coaches at West Leeds Gym Club.

We were also pleased that Matthew Green, who left Priesthorpe School in 2005 after completing his A-levels, went on to complete his Level 2 Cricket Coaching certificate and has now become a cricket coach delivering sessions within the Priesthorpe School Sports Partnership and the St Mary's at Menston School Sports Partnership.

We aim to continue to develop our coach education programme for both our pupils and members of the community. If you are interested in becoming a sports coach or would like information on volunteering, coaching courses or workshops please do not hesitate to contact me.

For details about further coach education opportunities, click here.

Rachel Enevoldson - Community Sports Officer: 0113 2572618