I have finished four re-turn visits in which I saw some exciting developments.

Here is what I liked best about the days…

Monday 21st January

The girls had produced bands, t-shirts, posters etc using a slogan to sum-up what girlsActive is about; Our Voice, Our Choice, Our Sport. Joining in on the activities was great but what I also liked is that the school sport coordinator had raised around ten thousand pounds to help 10 schools in her the area to implement GirlsActive so that it can continue to grow. They all seem very positive and I look forward to hearing the progress.
Click here for report and pictures from Monday’s visit to Norlington Boys SSP

Tuesday 22nd January

The four GirlsActive leaders were instrumental to today because they have been committed to make a change. The day was good, I joined in with some of the sports. I really hope that the girls will get the support from their Head, PE Teachers. Performance Development Manager, School Sport Coordinator so that GirlsActive is really put in place. I believe that the strongest part will be engaging representatives from each year group so that all girls in the school have a voice. We will be watching to see how things are moved forward.
Click here for report from Tuesday’s visit to Toynbee SSP

Wednesday 23rd January

This was another great day. The venue was very good for this event, I have never seen a gymnastic centre that is all pink! It was so cool. The day was very well organised and again they engaged other girls from different sports. It was a day of fun and energy especially the cheer leading that I really enjoyed. It felt like being in the American teenage cheer leading film ‘Bring it on’. The performance development manager (PDM) was great and with the four GA girls put a huge amount of work to organise the day.
Click here for report and pictures from Wednesday’s visit to Sedgefield SSP

Thursday 24th January

Again another great day for engaging other schools the PDM and the SSCo were both very positive and really helped make it a great day. But what really stood out are the presentations we had. There were two groups that spoke, the GirlsActive did a presentation about the work they have done to get to this day and how they plan to make developments in the future. There were also another group of girls that delivered a great presentation about their initiative called WISPA which stands for Women in Sport and Physical Activity.
They have been running for 3 years and have the same outlook as GA the great thing is that both groups will now team up to make a difference to girls at schools in the area.
Click here for report and pictures fromThursday’s visit to Crown Hills SSP

It’s been a great week. All school partnerships get £1000 to help kick start their legacy and I will be keeping in touch to see how they are doing.

I'm due to do one more return visit – to Plymouth – Watch out for the report

Here’s some messages sthat where sent to me after this GirlsActive return visit roadshow:

hey kelly just wanted to say it was great seeing you yesterday at the girlsactive.
hope to see them pictures somewhere…
hope to see you again at one of these visits.
Loveee Youuu…x
Sabha
From: Sabha Khan age 14

hello kelly . you met my daughter toni wright today at st pauls conference (wispa) she was well made up to meet you – you have been an inspiration to her, its fantastic to know that people like urself help and inspire our young. Thank you for this and for putting a great big smile on tonis face.
Wishing you all the very best within your future.
your fans mum berni xx
From: Berni Wright age 38

Hey Kelly, today Was Great. Thanks For Giving Me The Opportunity To Meet You. Hope You Like The Gift’s We Gave You, I Love Mine xxx
From: Rebecca Stevens age 14

hiya kelly, i was with you in the girlsactive day on the 23rd of January and i just wanted to say thank you for the day as i really enjoyed it and you really changed my view on keeping fit, and thank you for the picture at the end with your medal on much appreciated, much love danielle.xx
From: Danielle Birkin age 15

hello kelly, its brooke from girls active i was dancing next to you in the cheerleading. I had so much fun doing all of the activities, i would like to thank all of the girls who organised it, and your self as it was amazing to meet such a great athlete. i will take your advice and never give up on my dream that i am aming for in the future.
love from brooke x x x
p.s it was amazing to have my picture took with you gold medals on with you xxxxxxxxxxxx
From: Brooke Hodgson age 13

Hi Kelly thanks for the amazing day yesterday im getting my picture with you framed i cant believe ive actually met my idol, since yesterday ive been working on a presentation about you and why people should never give up there dream because they can achieve and im going to be showing it at school again thanks for an amazing day and id love to see you again another time.
Your Bigest Fan Toni xxx
From: Toni Wright age 14


Click here for my report on day 1 - Norlington Boys SSP
Click here for my report on day 2 - Toynbee School SSP
Click here for my report on day 3 - Sedgefield SSP
Click here for my report on day 4 - Plymstock School
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