Axe-traordinary Fun for Cundall Pupils

It’s not every day that you have axe-tra curricular activities as unique as axe throwing but that is the latest offering from Cundall Manor School.

Pupils are being taught in their enrichment sessions just what it takes to become an axe-pert axe thrower. The lucky few selected are learning the age old skill as part of a wider enrichment programme.

Head of Department for Form 1-4, Stuart Bayne, is leading the sessions.

Stuart said: “This is just one of a huge number of engaging and enjoyable enrichment activities on offer at Cundall. We know how important it is to give our pupils a wide curriculum and this is something fun that they can enjoy.”

An experienced Scout leader, and a member of the UK Knife, Axe and Tomohawk Association (KATTA), who counts axe throwing, balloon artistry and jewellery making amongst his hobbies, Stuart is looking at passing on some of the skills he enjoys down to the children. He adds: “Axe throwing is something that has really interested our pupils who have signed up. They go home knowing that this is something that they probably wouldn’t get anywhere else.”

The session is taken in a controlled and safe environment allowing students the chance to get to grips with the fun in a safe way.