Judo Lessons
As part of our PE Lessons Phil Selway and Sarah Gratton come into school to provide Judo Lessons for the SNRB pupils. The sessions not only stimulate sensory difficulties but also encourage pupils to develop listening and discipline skills. Pupils have been learning rolls and throws with Phil and Sarah and as you'll see from the photos, all pupils have not only learnt new skills but have had fun doing so.
Outside school Phil runs his own Club in Pontypool, which is attended by some of the SNRB pupils. The Club has both non able-bodied and able-bodied participants and is suitable for anyone aged 5 years and over. Training takes place on Mondays: 6 -7:30pm (juniors), 7:30 - 9pm (seniors) and one Saturday a month.
Phil coaches people with varying disabilities; both Phil and his Club's moments of glory include assisting Sarah to her Olympic Silver Medal in the Bejing Special Olympics and Ben Wharton gaining his Olympic Silver Medal in the 2011 Special Olympics in Athens. Sarah now runs her own Club on Tuesdays in Ystrad Deri Community Centre in Tredegar. Classes run 6pm onwards.
If you're interested in attending either Phil or Srah's Clubs contact details are:
Phil Selway: 07941441742
Sarah Gratton: 01495 724043 or bgratton1@sky.com