The GDST Sports Scholars’ Day is an annual event designed to support, educate and help to develop the budding Sports Scholars within the Girls’ Day School Trust.

STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND, STRONG FOCUS!

On the back of two very successful Sports Scholars’ Days, the GDST and The Mintridge Foundation came together again on Friday 9th February 2024 for their third annual Sports Scholars Day. Our day was designed with the growth of the GDST Sports Scholars in mind, and The Mintridge Foundation created and delivered inspirational workshops and presentations to support the sporting and academic growth of this year’s GDST Sports Scholars. As young athletes all working towards their own goals and ambitions on and off their respective fields, they had some brilliant opportunities during our day to learn from the best of the best and our Ambassadors who have already experienced some of the highs and lows they may come across on during their own journeys too.

This year we were delighted to bring together 18 schools from the GDST from across the country and over 300 students to spend their day with our team of medal-winning Olympians, Paralympians, award-winning founders and highly acclaimed individuals from the world of sport.

With the want and desire to inspire and support the next generation of young people, our Mintridge Foundation Ambassadors and deliverers led 11 different workshops during our day that we intentionally designed to create those magical lightbulb moments that can’t be found in a textbook or webpage.

The accumulative years of experience and breadth of expertise in the room during our day allowed the students to learn new skills and grow their minds and bodies. The opportunity to work with a team of ambassadors who have ‘been there and done it’ on the journey that so many of them are also striving towards was a once-in-a-lifetime moment for these scholars.

As a Foundation, we know that young people need inspirational role models to guide them on their journeys and people who can ‘be on their team’ when faced with a setback, bump in the road or a challenging time inside and outside the world of sport. The power of sporting role models is evident on a day like this, as we bring together the best in their fields and create a fantastic opportunity for the students to seek advice from a relatable role model and someone who can inform them on the path they choose.

Keep scrolling to find out more about the workshops we delivered and who joined us on the day.

Our Inspirational Workshops

To bring the day to a close, the GDST Sports Scholars gathered together in the main hall to listen to and take part in the live panel and Q&A with our selected Ambassadors.

This was a fantastic opportunity for everyone to hear their opinions on what they do and have done in the past to help manage stress and pressure.

The Ambassadors also shared more about how they have made it to the top of their game, even when faced with a challenge.

During our day, the #TeamMintridge Ambassdors spent some time creating magical memories for the Sports Scholars and it was amazing to see the Scholars relishing their chance to meet their idols and snap selfies with them during the day too.

We loved being able to create these moments for the Sports Scholars and see them collecting their autograph cards, selfies and lifetime moments during this day.

Thank you to all of the staff and students who joined us for the GDST Sports Scholars’ Day for 2024. We are so pleased that during this day, we were able to inspire over 300 pupils and guide them on their path to sporting success or otherwise.

A special thanks to the staff at Sutton High School, who helped the GDST and Mintridge Foundation bring this day together and help support the workshops throughout the day with their PE staff.

We are very grateful to Miss Hannah Morrell and the whole GDST for supporting this GDST Sports Scholars’ Day and working with The Mintridge Foundation to bring it all together for a very inspirational event.

We look forward to hopefully welcoming all of the students back next year for another great event, and we wish all of the Sports Scholars the best of luck for the rest of their academic and sporting journeys.

If you are interested in a virtual or physical mentoring Programme with any of the Mintridge Foundation Ambassadors, then please get in touch via the Mintridge website or with Katie. To access the photos from the event, please contact a member of the Mintridge team or complete your feedback form below.

The Mintridge Foundation is a registered charity dedicated to enhancing life skills in young people through sport. We provide a support network for young people by harnessing the power of positive sporting role models. The Mintridge Foundation assists young people of all ages, abilities and physical capabilities to develop confidence and resilience, and creates awareness of the importance of mental and physical wellbeing through sport.

Our team of Ambassadors  - Olympians, Paralympians and other professional sports stars from over 20 sports, both team and individual - work with young people in schools, clubs and academies across the UK. Starting with visits including assemblies, coaching clinics and classroom sessions tailored to each organisation’s requirements, our ambassadors can then provide one- on- one remote mentoring in a safeguarded environment, delivered via technology to build a lasting legacy for individuals.

The Mintridge Foundation’s successes demonstrate the incredible power of sport; from a mentee’s selection to represent Great Britain in their chosen field to enabling disabled children to find confidence and happiness just through participation. Understanding life after sport, we also support our Ambassadors in their transition from active sport to the next stage of their careers.

If you would like to understand more about our mentoring programmes with sporting role models and how they can support the young people at your school or club, please contact Katie Smith.

If you are considering supporting the Mintridge Foundation as a business, organisation or as an individual, head to our SUPPORT US page below.

The Mintridge Foundation

Unit 4, Shieling Court

Northfolds Road

Corby

Northants

NN18 9QD

Tel: +44 (0) 1536 447106

info@mintridge.org.uk 

www.mintridgefoundation.org.uk

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