Edge member and swimming enthusiast Paul Kendrick recently completed the Great North Swim event, swimming Breast Stroke for 1 mile across open water at Lake Windermere. The challenge itself is one that is accessible and open to all, with participants ranging from heavily trained athletes to those for whom just completing the course is considered […]
Please note that there are some changes to swimming lessons this term. 27th, 28th & 29th August – Bank Holiday Weekend: No lessons will take place over the bank holiday weekend this includes Saturday, Sunday and Monday. 10th September – University of Leeds open Day: Traffic may be busier around campus and parking may be limited […]
An increase in the number of our students taking part in sports activities and teams is the aim behind additional funding recently announced by the University and Leeds University Union. “We understand that sport can play an enormously valuable part in enhancing our students’ experience, and are delighted that the University Council recently agreed additional […]
In the second week of their South African Adventure, our Gryphons Abroad team paid a visit to the Zulufadder Orphanage. Here they tell us all about it. Rachel Weaver Spending the past 2 days at the Zulufadder Ophanage has been one of the most incredible experiences of my life, seeing children who have next to […]
The Gryphons Abroad team tell us about the second day of teaching the children how to both ride and maintain a bike. Charli Brunning Today saw the second day of bicycle training at Mnyakanya High School. The students were super keen to get started, and were waiting patiently for us in the classroom as we […]
Through your donations of bikes, equipment and money our Gryphons Abroad team have been able to set up a bike hub in South Africa. This will allow children who cannot attend school as they live too far away the chance to own a bike which will give them a way to travel to and from […]
Athletes based at the ever growing Leeds Triathlon Centre dominated the World Triathlon Leeds weekend, claiming eight medals across five events, including a Brownlee 1-2 in the finale. The University of Leeds is a key partner in the Leeds Triathlon Centre and many current students and notable Alumni train here, including Olympic heroes Alistair and […]
The Gryphons Abroad team reflect on their time at Gratton school and students sing the Scottish National Anthem, with ALL the words… Jade Lord So today was our final day at Gratton with all the children. I had my curriculum lesson to deliver in the afternoon which I was feeling quite apprehensive about. The first two activities […]
Day 2 in the schools is now complete in the Gryphons Abroad camp and we’ve had our latest update from the team about how it went Rachel Weaver On the second day we worked at Gratton School again. During the first session we did leadership and worked mainly on communication, we led games such as blindfolded […]
After settling in, the Gryphon’s Abroad team have enjoyed their first day of school. Read about how they got on with our student blogs below and keep an eye out tomorrow for the next update… Rosie Kerr The first day in South Africa did not disappoint! No amount of stories or pictures could have […]
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