Make the jump!

On Tuesday, Lee and Scott, skipping coaches from Skip-Hop, came to Oakwood to get our pupils skipping for fun and fitness.

Every class took part in a skip-hop workshop where they learned a selection of moves, including individual moves, double-dutch, long rope, and partner skipping. To finish the day off, there was a whole school assembly with a floor show of the skills learned during the day, performed by children chosen from each workshop.

Every child received a sticker to show appreciation for their participation. Winners from class competitions received certificates.

We hope that the data collected from the competitions will be put forward for ‘virtual competitions’ to compare our results with other schools and youth groups.



We will also be encouraging children and adults to skip for fun and fitness, and to re-introduce traditional skipping games back into the school playground and lunchtime activities.

Many children have already bought skipping ropes and are using them in school.

If you would still like to buy a skipping rope, please bring your order and cheques, made payable to "skip-hop Ltd" by Friday 27 March. Speed skipping ropes are £3.50. Special adult ropes are available at a cost of £4.50 each.

If you would like more information about skip-hop, you can visit their website.

We are really glad to say that everyone had a fantastic time skipping!