Active Schools
Kirsty Mackay
Hi, my name is Kirsty Mackay and I am one of the 2 Active Schools Coordinators within
secondary schools. I have responsibility for 3 schools: Ayr Academy; Kyle Academy;
and Queen Margaret Academy.
My main aim is to try and provide the children in my schools, with as many opportunities
as possible to be physically active. These opportunities will be in the form of
after school clubs, lunch time activities, along with sports festivals for both
local and authority wide events. In particular I am looking to target young people
who do not take part in traditional sports and offer them alternative activities
such as dance, cheerleading, orienteering, etc....all ideas welcome!!
A large part of my role is to support and work in partnership with people who are
already involved in the delivery and co-ordination of sports clubs, school-based
activity and health education.
One of the main projects I am involved with is the Coach Education Academy. This
is an exciting sports initiative that aims to offer selected senior pupils from
all eight South Ayrshire secondary schools, the opportunity to broaden their knowledge
and experience of coaching young people. With the support and guidance of the Active
Schools Team and National Governing Bodies, pupils will have the opportunity to
gain recognised qualifications in a range of sporting activities. This will lead
to them having the opportunity to become involved with the delivery of sports coaching
within the schools setting and local communities, and thus increase the capacity
of sporting opportunities available for children and young people.
If you are interested in finding out more about Active Schools in Secondary schools,
or are interested in volunteering and coaching opportunities please don’t hesitate
to contact me.
Contact details
Mobile: 07977202231
Email: kirsty.mackay@ea.sayr.sch.uk