New house captains have recently been appointed by the PE department. All of them are outstanding students who are sure to make excellent leaders.

BannisterhouseJacob Walton

Jacob will lead Bannister. Since joining CCSC in year 7, Jacob's enthusiasm and commitment to PE have been clear for all to see. As well as being a talented athlete, performing at County standard in Hurdles and 100m, he is also a gifted gymnast. Jacob has also completed his bronze and silver medallion in life saving. Jacob is able to turn his hand to most physical activities and achieve pleasing results. In addition, Jacob is a natural leader as he is able to motivate and enthuse everyone he comes into contact with. He has given up his own time at lunchtimes, after school and during lessons leading zumba club, primary swim sessions, primary open days and has been a member of the Newcastle Leadership Academy. His innate conscientiousness and his 'can do' attitude rubs off on his peers and the pupils he leads. His lively, friendly nature makes him likeable and inspires both staff and pupils alike. Jacob's achievements and the high standards that he reaches are purely of his own making. His constant drive to reach his goals and make good progress in every activity he is involved in makes him stand out above the rest. His exemplary approach to his sporting aspirations does not stop there as academically he also achieves superb results. He is an outstanding role model.

 

ElgarhouseMatthew Ray

Matthew will lead Elgar. Matthew is a talented all round sportsman. Regardless of the fact he has represented the school in every sport you can think of, his true passion is basketball - he is currently training with Newcastle Knights Basketball team at Newcastle College. In addition, he is also a county standard High Jumper and a talented distance runner. Matthew has completed a year in the Leadership Academy, working with other leadership pupils from all over Newcastle to develop primary PE and the school games. Matthew  carries out every task, both leadership activities and sporting performances, to the best of his ability with maximum input and minimum fuss. He has ambitions to be a PE teacher - he is certainly preparing himself well. Academically, Matthew also pushes himself hard to reach his target grades, often reaching pleasing standards. Matthew is also the 2015 'Committed to Sport' award winner.

 

NewtonhouseCara Landers

Cara will lead Newton. Cara is a fantastic ambassador for girl's sport and physical activity. She is a talented games player, a keen footballer and basket baller but can apply herself successfully to any sporting activities. Cara has also represented the school in swimming, athletics, netball and rounders. Cara is well liked by her peers and is an excellent role model for the younger girls in PE. Her sense of humour and down to earth nature make her instantly likeable - making it easy for her to develop meaningful relationships with the pupils she inspires. She plays every game she participates in with a determined, tenacious attitude and encourages all pupils that she comes into contact with, to perform to the best of their abilities. Cara is studying GCSE PE and applies the same tenacious attitude to achieving good academic grades. She is a school prefect, highlighting the need to show perfect conduct both on and off the sports field.

 

ShakespearehouseMegan Futter

Megan will lead Shakespeare house. Megan is a naturally talented all rounder. She has represented the school at a huge amount of fixtures and competitions including netball, swimming, rounders and athletics. She is a particularly gifted swimmer and dancer. She has given up much of her own time at lunchtimes, after school and during lessons leading dance in PE lessons, primary swim sessions and primary open days In addition to her practical ability, Megan's real strengths lie in her academic studies; she has set herself exceptionally high standards academically and performs well in all subjects across the school curriculum. She understands that her studies are as important as her sports performance and balances her study and physical activity perfectly in order to get the best out of both. We hope that she will be able to encourage the pupils in her house to have the same exemplary attitude to school life.

 

Miss L Griffiths

PE Department

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