Pupils give a voice to sport

26 March 2008

Pupils at Highfields School in Matlock have launched a new forum group, the Voice of Sport.

Led by School Sports Co-ordinator Jayne Allen, two representatives from each year group sit on the panel and will discuss and influence change on sport matters within the school, the Derbyshire Dales and beyond.

Among the topics which have already been discussed is how to increase participation in sport.

Helping to launch the forum was adventure racer Debbie Smith, who visited Highfields School to give an inspirational talk about her sporting career.

She has seen success across a variety of Ultra Distance events including podium positions at competitions such as the Saab Salomon Mountain Mayhem 24hour mountain bike race, the British Adventure Racing Championships and the International Tour du Mont Blanc, and is a skilled Ultra distance Mountain Marathon Runner, Adventure Racer, Mountain Biker, Mountaineer, Climber and Navigator.

Pictured above is Debbie Smith with members of Voice of Sport.

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