A SCHOOL in Poole have been able to add trampolining to its physical education offering, thanks to a £5,000 donation from the Talbot Village Trust.

The grant has allowed Parkstone Grammar School to purchase a trampoline and end deck and offer the sport to both GCSE and A-Level pupils.

In addition to GCSE lessons, trampolining has now been added as an option for Key Stage Four pupils during their core PE time, for students opting out of GCSE PE.

Head of PE at Parkstone Grammar School Charlotte Warren said: “We would like to express our gratitude to Talbot Village Trust for their generous donation to our PE department at Parkstone Grammar School.

“With this support, we have been able to purchase a trampoline and the necessary end deck which has further enhanced our curriculum.

“We are now able to give pupils an opportunity to participate in trampolining, whether this is in lesson time or after school.”

This new offering has already seen a high take up, with four out of six year 11 groups taking part in the sport during lesson time, providing students with a fun option to engage in physical activity.

Bournemouth Echo: Students at Parkstone Grammar School with their new trampoline and end deck

Prior to receiving Talbot Village Trust’s grant, students at Parkstone Grammar School were required to join a club outside of school in order to take up the sport.

Now, trampolining is a more accessible sport option for interested students.

Chairman of Talbot Village Trust Nicholas Ashley-Cooper said: “Ensuring physical activity remains accessible and enjoyable for all is of paramount importance to all of us at the Trust.

“School is an important time for young people to find their feet and figure out what their passions are, so being able to provide Parkstone Grammar School with a high-demand sport to add to its PE curriculum is wonderful.”

The Trust meets biannually and is accepting applications for funding from both previous and new applicants in the area before the Trustees meet in Spring 2022.

To apply for funding from the Talbot Village trust, visit www.talbotvillagetrust.org to submit an online application.