Celebrating success on Aspire's Christmas presentation day!

Isn't it amazing to come together to celebrate the season and reflect on our success? Well, Aspire's Christmas presentation day was truly a testament to this feeling of community, achievement, and joy. We spent the day getting together in Birmingham's vibrant centre, highlighting our key milestones, and applauding those individuals who've gone above and beyond to support Aspire's mission - ending physical inactivity among young people.

To top off our day of reflection and recognition, we couldn't let the opportunity pass without applauding those who've shown extraordinary commitment. Our awards ceremony celebrated team members who have not only excelled in their roles but also demonstrated unwavering dedication to fostering an active lifestyle among pupils. Their actions echo our belief that every child, irrespective of their ability or background, deserves the countless benefits of an active lifestyle.

Team DNA:

Luke Bishop

"Luke was given this award for his perseverance in trying to end physical inactivity in young people through sharing the additional programmes Aspire provides."

Value awards:

Jake Kirkpatrick

"This team member has been nominated because they have shown the value of doing the right thing. Whenever they have been called upon for cover during the autumn term they have gone about their role with absolutely no fuss, and to a very high standard at the numerous schools he’s worked in. As a result, this person is now a full time member of the team."

Bailey Smallman- 

"Consistently good feedback over this term. Back in September, we discussed leaving our comfort zones to grow as an individual. This person did this during that week by delivering a gymnastics session with the team. The feedback was excellent. This person was inspirational, exceeded her expectations and, judging by the feedback she received, made a big impact."

Danielle Miles-Ranger 

"Danielle has taken to changes with drive and purpose and consistently demonstrated Aspire's values. They have stepped outside normal duties to support areas where people required support."

"Getting through the very first Ofsted inspection for our new wraparound provision and balancing wraparound and Active Camps responsibilities is something to be commended."

Matthew Whittington 

" This person took on a new role at the start of term that pushed him out of their comfort zone but has consistently pushed himself to achieve the highest standards of delivery."

"They have made an excellent impression and picked up the new role extremely well. They are always willing to go out of their way to support other people in the team."

Ramonaa Nahar 

"Stepped out of their comfort zone to support other team members and maintained a positive attitude towards their duties."

"Excellent proactivity in a new role and working without complaint despite technical issues we have been working to solve. An exemplary communicator who is always easy to work with and does an excellent job running a very successful Wraparound Club."

WOW Factor: 

AJ Trusch

"AJ is a hardworking and dedicated individual who always puts in his best effort and is willing to step out of his comfort zone to achieve more. He is very flexible and can adapt to new situations without any problems. He recently took up a new role as an Educator and has already made a significant impact in just 7 weeks. AJ's work has been highly praised, and he has managed and maintained records on the school's online portal. He is constantly developing new ideas and initiatives to improve the school's offerings, which will benefit all the students and staff."

Bowling and Darts - Celebration Aspire Style!
After the period of reflection and looking ahead, it was time for team bonding and good-natured competition. Our day of celebration truly hit a high note when we plunged into a world of darts and bowling at Lane 7!

Not only did this activity give us a chance to show off our sporting abilities, but it also offered excellent opportunities to communicate, strategise and learn from each other.

In a friendly yet competitive atmosphere, everyone brought their A-game. The day was filled with cheers, applause, and plenty of playful banter. It was team-building in its purest form!

Let's keep the ball rolling and bowl many more strikes in the coming year. Here's to an active and joyful 2024! 🎄🎳🎯