5 x 60

 

What is it?

The 5x60 programme intends to make significant inroads into the Welsh Assembly’s target of 90% of secondary pupils achieving 60 minutes of physical activity five times a week by 2020. 5x60 is set to change the face of provision of sport in schools and transform playing fields and sports halls into hubs of bustling activity from daybreak to nightfall. 5x60 officers will be based in secondary schools and it will be their role to consult with the pupils, listen to their needs and the barriers which prevent them from participating in activity. They will timetable a programme of activities that suit the pupils’ needs. These activities can take place before school during lunch after school and at weekends. The activities will be mainly targeting individuals that currently do not participate or who are in danger of losing interest.

What Schools are involved?

At present 4 out the 6 comprehensive schools within Blaenau Gwent are onbaord with the scheme. Abertillery Comprehensive school was the first school to participate in Septemner 2006 then Ebbw Vale, Glyncoed and Tredegar Comprehensive school hopped on the bandwagon in September 2007. Remaining Schools (Brynmawr and Nantyglo Comprehensive Schools) are set to jump aboard in September 2008.

How can you get involved?

If you are a pupil then the first step is to check whether your school is currently onboard with the scheme. Then you can contact your 5x60 officer, they will be available in the school or contact them using the details at the bottom of the page. There will be a noticeboard displayed in your school with all the 5x60 activities.

If you are a parent/ friend of the school you can still get involved! We are always looking for volunteers to help with the running of the scheme. This may be anything from assisting in running sessions to helping with transport. If you feel you have anything to offer then please contact a 5x60 Officer using the details below. 

Contact Details:

Victoria Price
Abertillery and Tredegar Comprehensive Schools
01495 355690
victoria.price@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk

Nick Prichard
Ebbw Vale and Glyncoed Comprehensive Schools
01495 355690
nick.prichard@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk