Good morning families,

Please ensure you read this email in full. If you have any queries, contact me directly at cquill@windermere.cumbria.sch.uk.

On behalf of Kids Club and our sports coaching team, we hope you all had a wonderful summer break.

Thank you for your kind messages of congratulations for both myself and the England squad winning the Bronze medal at the 2026 World Cup. It really was an incredible experience.

This 7-week Autumn Term will be action-packed, so we encourage all children to get involved in our exciting sports programme. Curriculum lessons this term will include cricket, SAQ, cross country running and netball. Please ensure your child is correctly equipped, including: a towel, gum shield, shin pads (worn under long socks), and a lightweight waterproof due to our unpredictable Lakeland weather.

Please note that we are not able to run clubs on either the 17^th or the 18^th September after school due to the timing of school sport competitions.

Thank you for your continued support in enabling your child to attend our sports clubs. Our sessions are delivered by experienced coaches and professional assistants, with significant preparation and dedication behind each one.

To ensure your child can take part:

• Please return the sign-up form promptly with payment in a named envelope

• Fees contribute towards rent, insurance, equipment, and coaching costs

Today, your child will receive the Autumn Term Sports Programme. Please take time to review it together. There are some changes due to coach availability and facility use, so it’s important to read it carefully.

We’ve worked hard to ensure every year group has access to at least one free sports club, alongside additional clubs available for a small fee. Our provision is unique, and the commitment of our coaching team is widely recognised across Cumbria. If your child attends Kids Club they are free to join the sports club and return to Kids club until 5.30pm collection.

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General Sports Club Information (Years 1–6)

• Children should go to the sports hall at the end of the school day
• Reception, Year 1 & 2 children will be collected from class (please inform their teacher)
• Children should wear PE kit or bring it in a named bag if it is not their PE day
• Bring any required additional equipment (e.g. shin pads, gum shield, hockey stick)
• Provide a healthy snack and drink
• Return the sign-up form (and payment if required) to the coach at the next session
• Collect your child from the upper school sports hall via the Oldfield Road entrance at the correct time
• Please park respectfully

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Academy Gymnastics & Acro – Wednesday

• Full gymnastics kit required, no jewellery, hair tied back
• Bring a healthy snack and drink
• Collect from the upper school sports hall (Oldfield Road entrance)
• To book a place, email cquill@windermere.cumbria.sch.uk
• Payments should be given directly to Miss Nicola Moorhead or Carole Quill (not the school office)

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Due to health and safety guidance, some sessions have limited spaces.

Thank you for your continued support.

Kind regards,
Carole Quill
Kids Club & Coaching Team
cquill@windermere.cumbria.sch.uk