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Sports Camps Inspire Athletes

More than 150 students had their first experience of face-to-face sport at the
College in 13 months at a one day activity camp for Sports Academy
athletes.
the event, during the easter break, signified the launch of the Return to
enrichment Programme which has been devised to gradually re-introduce the
2,500 students to face-to-face extra-curricular activities. the camp included
sessions for students in Years 8 to 13 in each of the College’s Football, Rugby,
gymnastics and Netball
Academies.
“It was an excellent day and a welcome return to face-to-
face activities for our students,” said helen Reddy, head of
Performing Arts and acting Director of Sports Academy and
Performance. “Despite the fact that we have been hosting a
huge programme of virtual enrichment activities over the
past year, our students have been very keen to meet up with
teammates, receive in-person coaching and have space so
that they can really move their bodies and perform a whole
range of physical activities.”

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Providing a truly rounded educational experience for students

enrichment is at the very heart of Ivybridge Community College, woven into all parts
of College life and helping to provide a truly rounded educational experience for all
students. that is why we are committed to ensuring that the College’s enrichment
Programme has, and will continue to thrive throughout this academic year.

the launch is just one part of a much bigger programme of
enrichment that we are rolling out again over the coming weeks at
the College, which will assist in looking after our students’ health
and wellbeing. the goal is to provide opportunities for every one of
our 2,500 students to flourish beyond the classroom.
the College’s enrichment programme covers a wide range of
interests, from Performing Arts and
physical exercise through to creative
and academic activities, all of which are
following a step-by-step
re-introduction.
“It’s been critically important for us to
re-introduce enrichment in a structured,
step-by-step way,” added helen Reddy.
“taking this approach ensures that the
College remains CoVID-19 secure, that
there is a consistent approach across
the College, and that students’
wellbeing can be continually assessed.
We are currently transitioning through our
Return to enrichment Programme which
includes the return of community sports
and outside clubs and the return of
recreational after College sport.

the final phase will see primary enrichment provision returning to the College,
alongside lunchtime activities and the return to competitive sports fixtures.”