MENU HOMENEWS & EVENTSLATEST NEWS GOLD MEDAL WINNER! Paralympian Gold Medal Winner, Gavin Walker visits MA. We had the privilege of welcoming Gavin Walker, Gold medal winning Paralympian to Maltby Academy. Gavin came to meet the boys’ and girls' rugby team, and he brought along his Gold medal that he won in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, being a Co-Captain for the Wheelchair Rugby team. Gavin gave an honest account of his life before and after his accident which drastically changed his life. Through rehabilitation from his accident, his support team introduced him to the sport. From 2011 he trained hard with his teammates and was selected for the National Squad in 2013. Gavin has since gone on to win medal after medal, getting his first bronze medal in 2013. He has participated in European Championships and made his Paralympic debut in 2016 for the Rio Paralympic Games. "THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR INVITING ME TO TALK TO A GROUP OF YOUR STUDENTS. IT'S ALWAYS A PLEASURE WHEN STUDENTS ARE ENGAGED AND INTERESTED IN WHAT I HAVE TO TALK ABOUT. I'M GLAD I HAD THE TIME TO STICK AROUND AND SEE THEIR MOTIVATION AND RUGBY SKILLS IN ACTION DURING A TRAINING SESSION. KEEP WORKING HARD AND ENJOYING WHAT YOU DO, AND THE RESULTS WILL FOLLOW". GAVIN WALKER Our students were star struck that a Paralympian had visited our school, and they listened to every detail of his insightful accounts of his career in Wheelchair rugby. Gavin showed us his resilience and hard work and determination. As well as a Q&A session, Gavin passed his Gold medal around for everyone to have a hold and even to try it on! Gavin also watched our players do some training, and he gave some tips from the sidelines. Click here for pictures. #resilience #confidence LATEST NEWS PRESS ENQUIRIES GALLERIES - 'LIFE AT MA' UPCOMING EVENTS RENOVATING MALTBY GRAMMAR SCHOOL TELL US YOUR NEWS & ACHIEVEMENTS HIGH VISIBILITY SITEMAP PRIVACY POLICY Maltby Learning Trust is a Company Limited by Guarantee, Company Number: 07033915, Registered in England and Wales Main Office: Braithwell Road, Maltby, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S66 8AB COPYRIGHT 2021 MALTBY ACADEMY, WEBSITE DESIGN BY E4EDUCATION

MENU HOMENEWS & EVENTSLATEST NEWS GOLD MEDAL WINNER Paralympic gold medal winner Gavin Walker visits the Academy. “You always end up learning more when you lose, rather than when you win” #Paralympic Gold Medal Winner, Gavin Walker. A true inspiration to our students during today’s visit. Resilience in abundance. #TeamMaltby #Gold This was an exciting opportunity for students to hear from Gavin who won Gold in wheelchair Rugby at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics. LATEST NEWS PRESS ENQUIRIES GALLERIES - 'LIFE AT MA' UPCOMING EVENTS RENOVATING MALTBY GRAMMAR SCHOOL TELL US YOUR NEWS & ACHIEVEMENTS HIGH VISIBILITY SITEMAP PRIVACY POLICY Maltby Learning Trust is a Company Limited by Guarantee, Company Number: 07033915, Registered in England and Wales Main Office: Braithwell Road, Maltby, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S66 8AB COPYRIGHT 2021 MALTBY ACADEMY, WEBSITE DESIGN BY E4EDUCATION