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Pictured are Debbie Davies, Councillor Ken Rowlands, Kay Reynolds and pupils Teo, Jenny, Ffion and Harley.
 

 
Prendergast Community Primary School has finished top of the class after their work in P.E. received a glowing report as the school has been given an ActiveMark Cymru award by Sport Wales and the Association for Physical Education (afPE).
 
ActiveMark Cymru endorses schools committed to developing high quality physical education and school sport, and for promoting the benefits of physical activity.
 
Chair of Sport Wales, Professor Laura McAllister, said: "We believe that schools play an essential role in building a Wales in which children are hooked on sport for life.

“It is important that young people have positive early experiences of sport and physical activity that build a foundation for lifelong involvement in sport. This award recognises those schools that are giving our children an excellent start.”
 

Debbie’s delighted

 
Head teacher at Prendergast School, Debbie Davies, said: “As a whole school we are very proud of this significant achievement that reflects the school’s commitment in providing high quality Physical Education for all of our children. 

“Throughout the school, children of all ages participate with enjoyment and understanding and this contributes positively to their health, fitness and wellbeing.”
 
The school’s Bronze Ambassadors, Carys, Teo, Zac and Jenny, said: “We think that it is great that the school has been recognised for all the sporting activities we do.

“We are constantly trying to work towards higher and higher achievements in PE and sport, because everything we do has a value and deserves to be rewarded.”
 

Kay, Cllr Ken and Sue are thrilled

 
Kay Reynolds, Physical Education lead teacher, said this is the second time that Prendergast School has received the ActiveMark award.

“Sport and P.E. are given a high priority at Prendergast C.P., and this latest award shows our continued commitment to them,” she said.

“An excellent physical education contributes not only to children’s health and wellbeing, but it also helps them to achieve well in the rest of their schooling.”
 
Councillor Ken Rowlands, Cabinet Member for Education, congratulated Prendergast School on achieving the award and said: “This is a demonstration of the school’s dedication towards providing excellent sport and P.E. for their pupils, and in turn helping them to perform to their best ability in other areas of their education.”
 
Sue Wilkinson, Strategic Lead for the Association for Physical Education commented; “It is good to see that schools which make high quality provision for physical education also report higher achievement across the school, in other subjects, but also in behaviour, attendance and retention.  The ActiveMark award recognises this vital contribution to school life and children’s education.  Physical education in schools is a great investment!”
 
If your school wants to apply, please visit www.sportwales.org.uk.