You may not be a fan of rugby or even sport in general, however, it is hard not to admire the collaboration and teamwork involved in excelling in top-level team sport. With the Rugby World Cup in full swing in Japan, the commitment, dedication and hard work associated with high-level performance is wonderful to witness. Undoubtedly, the team that will win the World Cup will include talented individuals will the ability to light up the tournament. However, more importantly, they will demonstrate a collective determination and desire, where players are tuned and aligned to the same vision, understanding and sharing a common goal.
For pupils at Sherfield to achieve a comprehensive, well-rounded education, teamwork is essential. Teamwork is necessary between pupils, between pupils and teachers, and among parents, teachers and pupils. The more teamwork fundamentals exhibited, the more opportunity exists for pupils to learn the vital skills of compromise and collaboration.
Team or group work inside or outside the classroom teaches students the fundamental skills associated with working as a collective unit toward a common goal. This type of teamwork introduces a variety of skills that will be valuable for students later in the workforce, such as communication, compromise and collective effort. In any type of group work, pupils must agree about who will handle various components of a project and work in tandem using one another’s strengths to accomplish assigned tasks. This teaches time management, resource allocation and communication skills.
Our new Enrichment programme provides further opportunities to develop the ‘softer’ skills associated with success and we have enjoyed a very positive and productive first half-term of activities. I know our pupils are already looking forward with great anticipation to the next round of opportunities and it will be great to share in their success.
Senior Leadership Team Blog
Share