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MATP This term has been a busy and exciting one for our athletes from Lammermuir, Hopetoun, Lomond and Pentland, who have been working incredibly hard during their Motor Activity Training Programme (MATP) sessions. Throughout the term, pupils have demonstrated fantastic determination, enthusiasm and perseverance as they have developed their MATP skills. The athletes are already ... Continue reading MATP, Swimming and Fun Run Successes →

Duntarvie Class of 2026, that's wrap! It has been such a delight to watch you all achieving so many things this term. I have loved seeing you all engage in your various awards and qualifications and seeing you all having so much fun across your rich and varied curricula! It's also been wonderful to see ... Continue reading Duntarvie Final Term! →

Another fantastic term at Bathgate Xcite! On Friday mornings, our Group 5 and 6 swimmers — Brooke, Callan, Cole, Riley, Cian, Pete, Reeve and Lewis — smashed it with 6 Aqua Bronze Awards and 2 Progress Awards achieved between them! Incredible effort all round! On Thursday afternoons, Fletcher continued developing his skills and ... Continue reading Term 4 Swimming →

We've been busy again in Secondary, keeping active and trying out new sports! ‍♀️ It's been great to see everyone getting involved, building fitness and enjoying a range of different activities along the way. Plenty of energy, smiles and team spirit all round! Football at Broxburn United Sports Club ⚽ Archery Golf at American ... Continue reading Secondary Sport and Fitness Activities Part 2 →

On Monday, three of our athletes took part in the first-ever Edinburgh Disability Cricket Festival at Inverleith Park! Joining pupils from across the East of Scotland, they had a fantastic time — especially teaming up with pupils from Tynecastle High School. The day was packed with action as they developed their striking, bowling, catching, ... Continue reading Cricket Festival →

On Monday afternoon we hosted our second Special Olympics Motor Activity Training Programme (MATP) Challenge Event. Once again, our athletes from Hopetoun, Lomond, Pentland and Glendevon were absolutely phenomenal! They shone with confidence and energy, proudly showcasing the incredible skills they've been working so hard to develop in training. Their effort and determination were ... Continue reading MATP Challenge Event →

This morning Thea, Lewis, Riley, Jaxson, Madison and Jeet represented Beatlie at the ASN Active Schools Athletics Festival. Things got a little competitive (especially between the adults ), but everyone tried so hard and had lots of fun. We saw lots of independent movement and brilliant engagement from all our young athletes! Races Javelin Battleships ... Continue reading ASN Athletics Festival →