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ACADEMY SCHOOL GRADING SYLLABUS
SHIELD OF ENDEAVOUR
The Academy grading syllabus is a nationally recognised programme designed to use Olympic sport of fencing as a tool to develop the individual to be the best person they can be on and off the Fencing Piste developing the whole athlete mindset. The Shield of Endeavour is the Academy’s way of
supporting children develop the skills essential to the wider world. We believe every aspect of our session can
be applied to life.
Gradings take place at the end of each term and based upon a clear syllabus that focuses on 3 key areas: Fencing actions, Physcial literacy and Life skills. The full syllabus is detailed below.
There are three stages to our learning journey:
Grade 1-3 INFORM
coach provides the key information
Grade 4-6 UNDERSTAND
Fencer uses the actions in set exercises
Grade 7-9 IMPLEMENT
Independent learning observed
SHIELD OF ENDEAVOUR
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GRADE ONE
Through this grade you will be informed about:
1. How to use your sword safely
2. How to Fence safely
3. The Fencing environment
4. En guard, stepping, lunging
5. Academy Values
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COMPETITION OPPORTUNITIES
School end of term competition
GRADE TWO
Through this grade you will be informed about:
1. How to referee a fight
2. What Fencing equipment includes
3. How to deliver a captains speech
4. How timing and distance influence your movement
5. Key Balance, Agility and Coordination exercises
6. Academy Values
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COMPETITION OPPORTUNITIES
School end of term competition
School League
GRADE THREE
Through this grade you will be informed about:
1. What is Emotional Intelligence
2. How to complete a score sheet
3. Types of defencive actions
4. Blade work actions hitting to different target areas
5. Academy Values
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COMPETITION OPPORTUNITIES
School end of term competition
School League
School Championships
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Consideration for Academy School Scholarship Scheme
GRADE FOUR
Through this grade you will understand about:
1. How to play your part to make the session a safe place
2. How to work in pairs and lead
3. How to use the Fencing footwork in a competitive exercise
4. Types of preparation footwork
5. Academy Values
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COMPETITION OPPORTUNITIES
School end of term competition
School League
School Championships
Local and Regional Competitions
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Consideration for Academy School Scholarship Scheme
GRADE FIVE
Through this grade you will understand about:
1. Reslience and discovering your inner warrior
2. Healthy lifestyle, balancing School, sport and other interests
3. How to use the Fencing footwork in a competitive exercise
4. Types of preparation footwork
5. Academy Values
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COMPETITION OPPORTUNITIES
School end of term competition
School League
School Championships
Local and Regional Competitions
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Consideration for Academy School Scholarship Scheme
GRADE SIX
Through this grade you will understand about:
Content under review
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COMPETITION OPPORTUNITIES
School end of term competition
School Championships
Local and Regional Competitions
Academy Championships
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Consideration for Academy School Scholarship Scheme
GRADE SEVEN
Through this grade you will implement the following:
Content under review
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COMPETITION OPPORTUNITIES
School end of term competition
School Championships
Local and Regional Competitions
Academy Championships
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Consideration for Academy School Scholarship Scheme
School League
School Championships
Local and Regional Competitions
​
Consideration for Academy School Scholarship Scheme
GRADE EIGHT
Through this grade you will implement the following:
Content under review
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COMPETITION OPPORTUNITIES
School end of term competition
School Championships
Local and Regional Competitions
Academy Championships
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Consideration for Academy School Scholarship Scheme
GRADE NINE
Through this grade you will implement the following:
Content under review.
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COMPETITION OPPORTUNITIES
School end of term competition
School Championships
Local and Regional Competitions
Academy representation
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Consideration for Academy School Scholarship Scheme