Alison has kept every session fun and fast-paced, with a brilliant mix of skill activities, challenges and mini matches. One of the children\u2019s absolute favourites was the exciting end-game \u201cJail\u201d, where each player takes turns serving – they must get the shuttle over the net without<\/em> one of the players already \u201cin jail\u201d catching it. If the shuttle doesn\u2019t go over, or someone in jail catches it, the server joins the jail!<\/em> Then the next player steps up to take their turn. Simple rules, big cheers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n We finished today on a high with our final Jail Champion – well done to Gregor!<\/p>\n\n\n\n A massive thank you to Alison for all her enthusiasm and encouragement. The children have absolutely loved<\/em> their Wednesday afternoons and we\u2019re so grateful for the opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83e\udd73 Good news – more after school badminton sessions will be available through Active Schools, so keep an eye out for the sign-up links coming soon!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Well done, everyone – future badminton stars in the making! \ud83c\udff8\u2728<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" This week we enjoyed our final P5\u20137 badminton session with Alison Murray from Active Schools, and what a brilliant block it has been! When we first started a few weeks ago, many of the pupils were still figuring out how to even hit the shuttlecock and now they\u2019re confidently serving, rallying and playing full mini games! The progress has been incredible to watch, and every single pupil has improved so<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/stjosephsprimary\/uploads\/sites\/8813\/2025\/10\/02161257\/IMG_8325-768x1024.jpeg\")
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