Blackfriars Primary keeps in touch with ballet and rugby challenge
November 16, 2009 by localnews
Rugby Thomas Davidson, with pupils Lisa Reade, aged 8, Sami Merrouche aged 9, and Emma-Jane McHenry of Scottish Ballet
Pupils at Blackfriars Primary School in the Gorbals have been on the ball and on their toes recently during busy mornings of physical activity.
Primary 5 pupils were put through their paces by Scottish Rugby Union coach Thomas Davidson and then by Scottish Ballet tutor Emma-Jane McHenry.
The talent scout project, Balletbuzz, enables children with potential to be spotted and to attend a short course that could lead to further teaching.
Headteacher John Lawson said: ‘All pupils have been up for the challenge. The rugby coaching warmed the children up for our ballet class. Strength and stamina are required for both disciplines.
‘This clearly shows that this generation don’t carry the baggage of stereotypes. Neither the boys nor the girls batted an eyelid at being asked to take part in the activities. The school believes in giving the pupils a chance to experience as many things as possible, so they can achieve their potential.’
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