G Fitzpatrick –SSCO Wigan

Feedback from parents/children and staff

“… my child Emily has developed in confidence a great deal, as a result of her participation in cheerleading she has now joined in with football and cross country. We’ve even had to look at High schools in a different light- it MUST have a cheerleading team!….” (parent- Beech Hill Primary School)

“Geordie has grown in confidence, despite her weight problems she has taken a full and active part in the club and her enthusiasm for it has been amazing, my husband and I were so proud when she represented Wigan in the Youth Games, we never thought it possible for our daughter to come away with any kind of sporting achievement, let alone a gold medal…” (Parent- Beech Hill Primary School)

“…the children really want to come to school on Wednesday mornings, cheerleading Breakfast club has had a really positive influence on our children, punctuality and attendance of certain individuals has improved enormously as a result..” (Headteacher- Beech Hill Primary School)

“What a great time we have on Wednesday night, both my daughters are loving it. My youngest who is five has come on in leaps and bounds in school, I am sure that cheerleading is partly responsible, she mixes with the other children much more easily” (parent- Mabs Cross Primary School)

“ the fact that the club costs so little for my children to attend means they can both come every week and I don’t have to worry” (parent- Sacred Heart Primary School)

“ …it’s (cheerleading) a really good carrot for Carla, her chances of exclusion have been drastically reduced, she really wants to be in school. The volunteering aspect of the activity has made me see Carla in a new light. Giving up her time to help the little ones can only help keep her focused and on track to stay in school..” (Assistant Head- Shevington High School)

“We are really grateful for all the effort you have put in to ensure our daughter completes her voluntary hours, we never realised how enthusiastic she would be about giving up her own time, we are very sad to be leaving Wigan and hope that there is a similar scheme in Jersey “ (parent- Shevington High School)

“The transformation of some of the children has been immense they have become physically more able and certainly more confident. It’s no wonder the club is oversubscribed” (School Nurse- Wigan Health Authority)

“ The effect of this group of children has been immense. The area is in an economically deprived area and the scheme has had a massive impact” (PDM- Wigan)

“ I never though I would want to be part of a team but I love it” (Cheerleader- Beech Hill Primary School)

“I was so proud of myself when I got my gold medal, it was great, my mum cried” (Cheerleader- Beech Hill Primary School)