Referees and Testimonials

Dalkeith Primary School Principal          Julie Bettanay

Mike Mellor has been conducting physical education lessons in our school for 4 years. In this time, school data indicates a significant improvement in the coordination skills of the students. Mike has a huge range of exciting equipment to ensure maximum student participation and enjoyment. The ratio of students to teachers is low as Mike employs assistants to coach the correct sporting techniques. The community and students are all impressed with the programe and we aim to continue having Kidz 'n sport as an integral part of the programme offered to Dalkeith students.

East Claremont Primary School Principal     Greg Teede

The Kidz 'n sport program has been conducted at East Claremont Primary School over a number of years. The program continues to receive high acclaim from the teaching staff and parents.

Mike Mellor , co - ordinator of Kidz 'n sport and his qualified staff have developed a very positive and encouraging repoire with the children from years 1 - 7.

The Kidz 'n sport program provides a wide range of physical education activities that compliments and suplpements the school's health and physical education teaching and learning program. The coaching activities include , class based ( Pre Primary to year 7) hand - eye co - ordination , team sports skills and individual skill activities. These skills are introduced and taught with and extensive range of appropriate sporting equipment. Students at the end of each teaching term of activities receive a report of coaching activities covered.

Mike and his team also provide special day events such as tabloid sports on request.

As school principal , I commend Mike and his staff on their professionalism in providing a comprehensive physical education program by way of  Kidz 'n Sport Program. A program that has demonstrated an improved level of fitness and skill development in children at east Claremont Primary School.

Cottesloe Primary School Principal       John Mason

Mike, thanks for your work during term 2 with the Cottesloe students. It has been pleasing to note the skills of the students developing over the term and the increased number of ball games being played by students during recess and lunch times. Overall a very productive term in developing skills and a positive attitude to sport by students at the school. I look forward to even greater progress during terms 3 and 4.

Boyare and former Dalkeith Primary School Principal      Craig Ashby

On behalf of our school community I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank you for the wonderful service you and your colleagues have provided this year.The program that you have implemented for our students has been first class and has provided all of them with an opportunity to develop a range of skills in this learning area. I have no doubt that the Kidz 'n sport programme has contributed to the development of skill and participation level in all sport results this year.

Mike , your programme has been outstanding and I would like to thank you for your professionalism and commitment to our school community.

November 3   2004

St.Mary's Kindy Teachers           Jill Durack and Toni Mawer

It is a great pleasure to recommend Mike Mellor and his company Kidz 'n sport. The encouragement and support that the children receive as they enjoy challenging , interesting activities, is of great benefit to their development. Anyone who is looking for a programme for Kindergarten children that focuses on increasing and improving listening skills, gross motor skills, and following instructions will be rewarded by using Kidz 'n sport. The girls and boys from our centre have really enjoyed participating whilst learning very important physical skills . ( They think that they are playing games with Mr.Mellor , not improving their gross motor skills ! ). Mike's approach is positive and enthusiastic, and he makes sure that he sees every child and caters for individual needs. His valuable comments have assisted in formulating appropriate programmes for the children.

J.Durack and T.Mawer

Hollywood Pre Primary Teacher         Sue Beilharz

We love Kidz 'n sport ! Mike Mellor has run his ball skills program with the perprimary classes at Hollywood Preprimary for the last five years. The teaching staff and parents are very impressed by Mike's friendly and professional attitude. The classes are extremely well organised and Mike gives the children clear instructions and lots of praise and encouragement.

The children have lots of fun and enjoy learning the prerequisite skills for soccer , cricket , basketball and T - ball whilst learning to work in a group and follow instructions. I particularly like Mike's fair and consistant attitude towards the children. His patient encouragement and gentle manner have the children glowing with pride at their achievements.

Sue Beilharz , Hollywood Primary School.