Loudoun
Primary Schools
September 24, 2009 by Active Schools, under Loudoun.
Hi, I’m Ben Hanvey and I’m the Active Schools Coordinator in the Loudoun area which covers Darvel, Fenwick, Galston, Hurlford & Newmilns Primaries.
My favourite activities are rugby, fly fishing, golf and strength & conditioning training.
My background is an Honours Degree in Health & Leisure froms Queens University, Belfast. I also studied Business in Minnesota, USA & Malta. My previous employment was a Rugby Development Officer for Clackmannanshire Council.
For more information on what’s happening in the Loudoun Learning Community please see the individual school listings below.
Please use the details below to contact me if you’re interested in volunteering or simply wish to find out more about an activity:
Ben Hanvey
Active Schools Coordinator
Loudoun LP
Loudoun Academy
Glasgow Rd
Galston KA4 8PD
Phone: 01563 820061
Email: ben.hanvey@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
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Secondary School
September 28, 2009 by Active Schools, under Loudoun.
Hi, I’m Gordon Cunningham and I’ve been an Active Schools Coordinator Secondary since March 2009. Loudoun Academy is one of four schools that I work with.
My favourite activities are football coaching, running & team sports.
My background is I graduated from Paisley University with a degree in Sports Studies in 2003. I then spent a summer coaching football all over America. In my previous job with East Ayrshire Council’s Leisure Development I was a Health & Activity Motivator for five years, planning, organising and delivering activites to 5 – 12 year olds.
For more information on what’s happening at Loudoun Academy please click on the link below.
Please use the details below to contact me if you’re interested in volunteering or simply wish to find out more about an activity:
Gordon Cunningham
AS Secondary Coordinator
Crosshouse Communications Centre
Playingfield Rd
Kilmarnock KA2 0JJ
Phone: 01563 524784
Email: gordon.cunningham@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
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Loudoun News
September 24, 2010 by Active Schools, under Loudoun.
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Recent Events
Active Darvel – Let’s get Darvel Moving!
ACTIVE DARVEL is a wide and varied activity programme organised by Darvel Primary School in partnership with Active Schools, Community Recreation and Leisure Development.
The exciting ACTIVE DARVEL programme was launched at the start of the school year. Pupils are able to experience a wide variety of fun activities which are held in the Gavin Hamilton Sports Centre adjacent to the school. ACTIVE DARVEL runs every day after school for P2 – P7. Primary 1 pupils will have the opportunity to participate in the programme later in the year. Darvel PS teachers, volunteers and qualified coaching staff aim to deliver a range of activities from dodgeball to cheerleading!
Active Darvel is currently in its second block of sports and activities. This block includes activities such as volleyball, handball, uni-hoc andassault courses! It is an excellent opportunity for our pupils to stay fit and healthy and experience fun activities in a safe environment which has been fully endorsed by the school!
Congratulations to Sands Christie who came up with the fantastic slogan to accompany the ACTIVE DARVEL logo. This will be used in all future marketing of the ACTIVE DARVEL programme. The ACTIVE DARVEL programme is an excellent opportunity for our pupils to stay fit and healthy through fun activities in a safe environment.
Extreme Valley Riders
Carol Cooper of the Extreme Valley Riders and Richard Lord, the Regional Development Coach for Scottish Cycling recently delivered a 4 week block of cycle coaching geared towards improving bike skills and to give riders a taste of cycle competition. Both Newmilns and Galston Primary Schools took part in the sessions consisting of balance and co-ordination, cornering, gear selection and group riding skills. It was great to see the riders enjoy the sessions and really improve in such a short period of time. The overall aim was to increase the opportunities for young riders to take part in regular cycle coaching activities with the Extreme Valley Riders who regularly use the Downhill Track at the Ski slope. The club will be meeting here over the winter on 6th November, 4th December, 15th January, 12th February and 12th March between 10-11am. All riders are welcome. For further details of these sessions please contact Carol Cooper at cazzba32@aol.com Both Carol and Richard thoroughly enjoyed the sessions and complimented the pupils from both schools.
