National School Sport Week

Longdon St Mary’s Primary School
Using Lloyds TSB National School Sport Week to embed the Olympic and Paralympic values into the school

Focus

To get the children participating in, and experiencing, as many sporting activities as possible.
To develop a sports week centred on the Olympic and Paralympic Games and the Olympic values of friendship, courage, excellence, determination, inspiration and equality.

Who took part?

All of our 54 pupils, ranging from Reception to Year 6, were involved in every aspect of the week.

What happened?

The activities were as varied as possible to appeal to all the children. As well as playing a range of different sports, we took a cross-curricular approach and incorporated literacy, geography, history, art, drama and music, all with a focus on the Olympic and Paralympic values.
Twelve different intra-school competitions were organised over four afternoons. Students were put into teams and awards were given and individual medals for those who best demonstrated the Olympic and Paralympic values.
We put up a sports ‘Q&A’ board, where children posted their sporting questions and pupils/teachers and parents were challenged to find answers to some of the questions over the week.
Students made a sports pledge and created Olympic torches and team banners.
Students visited a 'Museum on the Move' bus to learn about Olympic and Paralympic Games through the ages.

What was the impact?

The children had a truly memorable week, which they still talk about. We saw many pupils challenge themselves and develop physically, emotionally and socially.
The older children became creative, enthusiastic and effective leaders and the younger children grew in confidence.
It raised the profile and interest of many different sports in school and has led to us offering a wider range of both curriculum and out-of-school-hours sport.
The week was a fantastic success and had such an impact that the children can’t wait to do it all again in 2010!