Mansfield children had a spring in their step after exciting day of gymnastics

The year-six children at King Edward Primary and Nursery School, at Littleworth, were treated to a gymnastic taster event on Wednesday.

Around 60 pupils at the St Andrew Street school enjoyed a visit from one of the coaches from Beth Tweddle Gymnastics.

Gemma Goddard, the school’s PE co-ordinator, said: “It was absolutely brilliant, really engaging and the children got to try out lots of new skills, they were very impressed with Sam, especially when she did a handstand!

"Some of the them were a little bit shy at first, but once they had a go they absolutely loved it and their confidence grew. By the end of the sessions they were really good at balancing on the beam and had learned the techniques of holds and jumps. It was fantastic. They had a lots of fun.”

The Beth Tweddle Gymnastics organisation has been offering 200 free hours of gymnastics, as part of a national curriculum scheme. After Easter they will be coming back into the school, regularly.

Two of the children also earned a signed Beth Tweddle tee-shirt for their “amazing work” during the sessions.

Sam Scotland of Beth Tweddle Gymnastics, said: “The session at the school went very well, all children were engaged in the lesson and were able to try skills and build confidence in a sport that they were not overly confident with.

"The session allowed the children to have an insight into what gymnastics is about and inspire them to want to try it again. We celebrated the Beth Tweddle values by awarding children for bravery, determination and friendship. The school are very keen on developing children through sport and encouraging vales alongside it. The teachers are very enthusiastic, which was fantastic to see!”

Beth Tweddle Gymnastics, previously known as Total Gymnastics, and was set up by Beth Tweddle, Britain's most successful gymnast with three world titles and an Olympic medal from London 2012.

See here some the super pictures from the pupil’s special day….

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