Year 10 mixed rounders tournament.
On Wednesday 8th July, a group of 13 year 10 pupils took part in the tournament at Frenford sports ground. They played matches against all the other 6 teams and enjoyed the afternoon improving their skills and scoring lots of rounders. Their behaviour and good sportsmanship was excellent and they were a credit to Valentines High School.
Well done everyone
Mrs May and Mrs Dunn

Cleveland Dance Festival
On Thursday 2nd July a dance festival took place in the evening at Cleveland Junior School. As Cleveland is one of our family of schools, Valentines were invited as guests to perform a dance at the festival.
A group of 7 year 8,9 and 10 girls took part and rehearsed hard to perform to their best. They represented Valentines well with an excellent performance.
It was also really nice to join together with the younger pupils at Cleveland and all enjoy watching each others dances.
Well done to all of you and thank you for giving up your time in the evening to attend the event.
Mrs May

Athletics Club
Throughout the summer term a large number of pupils from all year groups have been enjoying attending athletics club on Tuesdays after school run by Paul Cheal from Ilford Athletics Club and the PE teachers. Paul has spotted many pupils with talent and these pupils have been encouraged to go to training at his club. All pupils have enjoyed the sessions and have improved their performances.
If you would like a leaflet about the club please help yourself to one - they are on the table outside the PE office.
Excellent attendance will be rewarded by JD vouchers as promised, so well done to the 9 pupils that achieved this.
Mrs May

Year 5 Athletics Competition
On Tuesday 16th June, a lovely sunny afternoon, 90 year 5 pupils from our family of schools, Cleveland Juniors, Christchurch Primary and Uphall Primary came together at Valentines for an athletics event. The event was run by the year 7 young leaders who each had a year 10 partner to help with the scoring and efficient running of the activity. Also the 2 new sports ambassadors from year 9 were at the event helping out. It was a really enjoyable event and it was nice to see pupils of all ages working together to produce a fun and enjoyable afternoon of sport. Lots of pupils went home proudly wearing medals and everyone received a certificate. Well done everyone.

Year 9 Mixed Rounders Competition
On Wednesday 17th June 28 year 9 boys and girls took part in the rounders competition. Also, as the event was organised by Valentines, the 2 year 12 sports ambasadors came along to help with the smooth running of the event. It was really great for Valentines as we had so many pupils taking part, all of whom worked with effort and enthusiasm throughout the afternoon. There were many moments of great play, brilliant catches and huge hits and everyone improved as the afternoon went on. Valentines did very well and came 3rd, 4th and 5th in the competition. Well done to everyone.

Sports Ambassadors
Once again, as in previous years, 2 new sports ambassadors have been selected by the PE department to represent Valentines at events and sporting activities within the school and also within the London Borough of Redbridge. This year the 2 representatives are from year 9 and they were chosen due to their keen enthusiasm for sport as well their ability to communicate well, lead and motivate others, and generally promote sport both in school and in the borough.
I am sure you are keen to know who the 2 sports ambassadors are! Look at the noticeboards in the sports hall and you will see their photos!

Mrs May

Athletics Club
Athletics club is held every Tuesday after school from 3.30 -4.30pm. Boys and girls from all year groups are welcome and we are especially lucky to have Paul Cheal of Ilford Athletics Club running the sessions with the PE department helping out too. Many pupils have already attended the club which has been running since easter but new members are always welcome. You could come along and practice for sports day or for the athletics championships at Ashton Playing Fields. See you there soon

Mrs May