The 3^rd Hertford and Ware School Sports Partnership Summer School for Gifted and Talented youngsters, was held in the last week of July, run by Debbie Evans, Annie Thomas, Sandy Edwards and a number of external coaches. The week followed the theme 'Beijing and Beyond' and was based at Sele School, but also used facilities at Wodson Park Sports Centre, Ware; Fairlands Valley, Stevenage; and St Edmunds School.

Thirty six selected year 6 and 7 pupils from our Partnership schools were able to try their hand at a wide variety of sports including: basketball, handball, swimming, climbing, kayaking, raft building, tennis, extreme golf, badminton, archery, indoor rowing, ultimate frisbee, yoga, karate, hockey, gym and street dance - yes, all in just one week! They were especially lucky to receive expert coaching in Boccia from Paralympian, Peter Pearse; in Badminton from Olympian, Natalie Munt; and in Handball from potential Olympian, Laura O'Mahony.

Despite being completely exhausted each evening after such a hectic schedule, the youngsters thoroughly enjoyed themselves - especially the chance to try out new sports - and managed to put on an excellent display for their parents and invited guests at the end of the week.