Kepier works with Erasmus+ Project

Kepier have been delighted to host a teacher from our partner school in France. Frederique Antier, a PE teacher from College Jean Moulin in St Nazaire, Brittany, enjoyed watching a number of lessons and was able to speak to many of our learners about similarities and differences between French and English schools. Frederique's visit is part of an exchange project called Erasmus+, which is coordinated by Sunderland Council (our very own Miss Scrafton was in St Nazaire before Christmas!). Kepier is one of only five schools selected to participate in the programme. Thanks to everybody who made the day such a success! 


Frederique said "I have really enjoyed my day at Kepier, working with the teachers and speaking to the children. I am looking forward to welcoming some of the children and staff to my school next year."

KEPIER THROUGH TO FINAL OF ESFA PLAYSTATION ELITE SCHOOLS' CUP

Kepier's U14 Elite Academy, in partnership with Improtech Soccer, hosted Thomas Telford School from Shropshire in the semi-final of The English Schools Football Association U14 Playstation Elite Schools' Cup.

Thomas Telford School had travelled up the day before and stayed in Durham prior to the game, and the match kicked off at 9.45am on our 3G pitch.

Thomas Telford began the game quickly, pinning Kepier back for the first 10 minutes or so without creating any clear cut opportunities. Having weathered the initial storm, Kepier began to take over, with some slick passing and movement creating problems for Thomas Telford. With 15 minutes gone a through ball caused confusion in the Thomas Telford defence, and Kyle latched onto the ball to fire Kepier in front.

The remainder of the first half continued in the same vein; Kepier having the majority of possession, with Thomas Telford working hard and still looking dangerous when they went forward.

The second half began with Kepier still 1-0 up. Thomas Telford again began the half quickly, pressing forward in search of an equaliser and only being held at bay by the excellent work of Kepier's back line supported by their midfield. After 12 minutes Kepier doubled their lead; Liam found space in the box and fired beyond the Thomas Telford keeper to make it 2-0.

The second goal settled Kepier's nerves, and they began to move the ball around the pitch smartly, stretching Thomas Telford and keeping hold of the ball as the second half went on. Thomas Telford continued to press at every opportunity, but struggled to find a clear cut opportunity to get themselves back into the game.

The final whistle saw Kepier maintain their two goal advantage after a thrilling and hard fought match, from which both sides come out with immense credit.

Kepier now face the winners of the other semi final between Whitgift School from Croydon and Queens' School from Watford in the final.

School Games Platinum Mark

Kepier are delighted to announce that we have been awarded The School Games Platinum Mark.

We are one of the first schools to ever achieve this new fourth level of the award, which rewards schools who have maintained consistently high standards with their school sport provision.

The award also recognises the school for their commitment to the development of competition across not just Kepier, but also our Partner Primary Schools and our continued development of community sport here on evenings and weekends. 

Rob Giles. Vice Principal at Kepier, said "at Kepier we have a proud tradition in sport, and it is great to see that this is being recognised by this award."

Mr. Giles is pictured here receiving the award from our Head Sports Boy and Girl and Sports Leaders, together with Nick Osmond, Head of PE and Siobhan Cullen, PE Teacher and our Primary Sports Link.