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Nottinghamshire Mini Basketball Team of the Month
Wed 09 Mar 2016PRESS RELEASE:
Mapplwells Primary and Nursery School has the feel of a village school, yet it’s in the heart of the sprawling Nottinghamshire town of Sutton in Ashfield. Based in a strong community where generation after generation has attended the school, Mapplewells has established a new sporting tradition - MINI-BASKETBALL.
Playing in the Western Region of the 33rd Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and Leicestershire Mini-Basketball Clinics, Mapplewells won another four matches, defeating Abbey Gates 19-6, Ravenshead C of E 15-10 and 12-7 and High Oakham 15-10. Their particularly fast style of play has taken teams by surprise. It's a fun way to play the game, passing running and shooting their way to success as February 2016's Notts Mini-Basketball Clinic's School Team of the Month.
Director Jimmy "Jumpshot" Smith said, "Mapplewells have built a wonderful chemistry among their players. Their conduct, fast-break play and timely passing has set a fine example for the schools in their area. I wish Mapplewells continued success as we move into our rally programme after Easter.
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NSPCC Workout
Thu 03 Mar 2016We were delighted to be supporting the NSPCC by taking part in their latest fundraising event ‘Buddy’s Big Workout’. On Friday 5th February we had a series of aerobic workouts led by our very own ‘Miss Motivator’ - Miss Kania!
To help raise money for the NSPCC, we asked pupils to collect sponsorship using the ‘Big Workout’ sponsor form. At Mapplewells we have always had a close relationship with the NSPCC, by raising money we can help fund vital services like ChildLine – the helpline that’s always there for children and young people whatever their problem or concern. All the money we raise at school will make an enormous difference to children today and help change the lives of children tomorrow.
The money children raised through sponsorship broke ALL Mapplewells Fundraising records by raising a whopping………. £2600.53
A huge thank you to everyone involved. The generous support makes it possible for the NSPCC to continue their amazing work, so a massive thank you to all of you for your tremendous generosity and a HUGE well done to all the children who took part in the workout.
Finally a special mention must go to Miss Kania who worked extremely hard all day and was exhausted by 3:15pm! Thank you again to you all for your continuing generosity.
You can find out more about the NSPCC’s work at nspcc.org.uk.