Springfield Primary School has achieved the Sainsbury Platinum Award, following on from the success of achieving the Gold Mark for the previous five years. The school also retained 3 Star Active Surrey status for sports provision for pupils in Key Stage 1. These achievements recognise how the school has progressed as a centre of excellence in sport. Both committees award schools at different levels depending on pupils’ engagement in sport and healthy living. Springfield has invested in the development of an outstanding extra-curricular programme, offering pupils a platform to succeed at both county and national level. This was reflected in the school competing in the UK Dodgeball finals, securing an impressive third place.
Physical educational is an integral part of the Springfield curriculum, which is why many of the pupils have been involved in successful sporting achievements. There is an emphasis on sport which includes provision from trained professional coaches in the wider offer of alternative sports including: lacrosse, cheerleading, table tennis and golf.
PE Lead, Danny Cain, explained, “Ensuring children have a platform to succeed from an early age is paramount to their success in the future. It is vitally important we promote and offer a range of sports and activities to our pupils. The benefits of an active lifestyle are important, not just physically but mentally as well. Regular sporting exposure improves social skills, technical ability and psychological attributes in each and every individual. The pupils enjoy PE at Springfield which supports the excellent progress they make”.
Sporting Success at Springfield!
