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“I’m Included” Sports Day is first of its kind
Young people from across Greenhouse came together for the first “I’m Included” Sports Day in north London.
Multisports participants from Greenhouse’s seven special educational needs schools took part in the inclusive day at Richard Cloudesley School.
Activities included a sensory trail, water games in the swimming pool, wheelchair races and parachute games … Read More »
Swim club is first in London to gain top award
Greenhouse’s Inclusive Swim Club has become the first swim school in London to gain the coveted Swim 21 Learn to Swim accreditation.
The Hammersmith club, which is open to young people including those with physical and learning difficulties and their siblings, has been awarded this ‘quality mark’ for its commitment to … Read More »
Greenhouse joins Impetus Trust portfolio
Impetus Trust has announced a £75,000 investment in Greenhouse as we join their portfolio of Youth and Social Opportunity Initiatives.
Impetus invests in ambitious charities and social enterprises that fight economic disadvantage through helping people to gain education, skills and jobs.
Over the next year the venture philanthropy organisation will work with … Read More »
Young Leaders assist primary school basketball sessions
Greenhouse’s ‘Young Leaders’ programme is helping to teach primary school children how to play basketball.
The programme, run across Greenhouse’s basketball schools, gives older participants the chance to run sessions and play a leadership role in the sport.
Aside from helping Head Coaches within their school programme, Young Leaders also play a … Read More »
Greenhouse attacks National Volleyball Finals
TWO Greenhouse volleyball teams made it through to the prestigious Junior National Championships.
Both the Under 15 and Under 16 Greenhouse teams from Ernest Bevin College competed in the finals in Kettering at the weekend.
The U16s faced fellow Londoners Chadwell Heath in the final, and had a score to settle after … Read More »
Greenhouse runs biggest ever volunteering event at The O2
Greenhouse basketball participants were the first young people to volunteer at The O2 as part of the largest volunteer event held at the landmark arena.
Around 120 keen players from Greenhouse schools across central, south and east London played pivotal roles at the world famous Turkish Airlines Euroleague Final Fours Basketball Tournament.
They … Read More »
Intellectual giant of American NFL drops into south London school
The “intellectual giant” of America’s National Football League dropped into a Greenhouse school in South London.
Tennessee Titan’s Myron Rolle, who famously quit the game to study medicine at Oxford University, visited basketball and football players at Harris Academy, Peckham.
The former safety player said getting his scholarship less than three hours … Read More »
Football tournament tackles gang culture
A Greenhouse football tournament has helped break down postcode barriers in South London.
The two-day Challenge Cup brought together players from Pimlico Academy, Peckham’s Greenhouse Bethwin FC and Hackney’s Crown and Manor School.
Greenhouse Football Coach Leonard Smith said: “Football is a great way to bring people together as South London has … Read More »
Peckham footballers take on one of the world’s top schools
Players from Greenhouse Bethwin FC faced tough competition when they played one of the world’s top schools.
A team made up of under 15/16 & 18 players from the Peckham-based club travelled to Charterhouse independent school in leafy Surrey.
They faced strong opposition led by David Howells, ex-Tottenham Hotspur midfielder who coached the school players.
During … Read More »
England’s No 1 players play with Greenhouse
Two of the world’s best table tennis players showed off their skills in East London.
England’s No 1 Joanna Parker and British men’s No 1 Paul Drinkhall coached participants at Bridge Academy in Hackney.
Joanna, who competed in the London Olympics, spent time coaching some of Greenhouse’s most talented players including Zahna, … Read More »
Spanish basketball team visits Greenhouse
An excited group of Spanish basketball players and their parents filled Platanos College in South London for Greenhouse’s first international Spanish Tournament.
Over 25 players from Club Baloncesto Vilagarcia in Galicia, North-West Spain, travelled to London to play against Greenhouse teams with many visiting the UK for the first time.
In two … Read More »
Australian Open inspires tennis competition
With the Australian Open in full swing down-under, budding tennis stars faced the heat of competition in East London.
Participants at Cumberland School celebrated the prestigious tournament with their own fast-paced indoor tournaments held over four days.
The first after-school tournament brought together over 30 Year 7 and 8 girls and boys, … Read More »
Women’s football on the rise in London
As the FA hopes women’s football will overtake cricket as the most played sport in the country, females young and old are flocking to new programmes at Greenhouse Bethwin FC.
Since the launch of a new girl’s team at the Peckham-based club earlier this year, the number of female players aged … Read More »
Girls triumph at new basketball tournament
Female basketball players are taking over South London.
Over 50 players from five Greenhouse schools came together for a new termly tournament to display their talents and play competitively.
In the same week, many of the players also attended a two-day England Basketball accredited course to become table officials and referees.
Jenny Ridgway, … Read More »
One of the world’s greatest football coaches comes to Greenhouse
ONE of the world’s greatest football coaches took time away from advising the English Premier League to coach Greenhouse Bethwin FC.
Alfred (Alf) Galustian, who has coached at Arsenal, Real Madrid, Newcastle United and Bayern Munich to name but a few, held a clinic for coaches from the Peckham-based club.
Co-founder of … Read More »