Sports Leaders

Who they are:

Our Sports Leaders are children who are chosen from Year 6 each year. Sports leaders are asked to sign up and are selected depending on their qualities. Sports leaders are children who show great leadership qualities, are confident and have a strong interest in sports. 

At St Michael with St Thomas, our Year 6 Sports Leaders as part of our PE provision, who regularly meet to discuss any ideas regarding physical education. Sports leaders have an opportunity to share their own thoughts and opinions with the group and collectively agree on any decisions that are made.

The benefits of being a Sports Leader are that it encourages young people to take responsibility and develop leadership skills. It also continues to develop skills such as organisation, communication, confidence and self esteem alongside planning and reviewing activities. Another huge benefit is the co-operation which helps develop key social skills.

Sports Leaders apply at the start of each academic year by writing a letter of application stating why they think they would make an excellent candidate for the job and most importantly, why they want to be one!

What they do: Sports leaders support active sessions during lunchtime to engage children within different types of sports. They hold assemblies to talk to the children, receive feedback and reviews on how they can improve their activities. Sports leaders run activities for Sport Relief and sport’s day.The Sports Leaders at St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School are a main part of the school community. We have a group of amazing children who have taken on the role of becoming a sport’s leader. They have enhanced their leadership qualities by engaging children across the years in fun and inventive activities. They use their initiative monthly to adapt and tailor the activities to the needs of the children within our school to make lunchtimes more fun and exciting for all.

Sports Leaders are trained at the beginning of the year to lead activities and games with younger children and are taught the important qualities that are needed when working with young people. Once they have become qualified and received their certificates, Sports Leaders work with Key Stage 1 children during lunchtimes each week to lead games and ensure playtimes are inclusive for everyone and that no child is left alone with no one to play with. This role develops important values such a patience, friendship, compassion and kindness as well as building their confidence and communication skills throughout the year.

D​o you think you have the right skills to be a sports leader? Have a look at the link below and read about the 9 qualities of a great sports leader!

9​ Qualities of a great sports leader