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SUMMARY:CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS (SMALL SCHOOLS)
DESCRIPTION:All GSSN-affiliated schools are invited to our Cross Country Championships which is scheduled to take place in Holmleigh Park High School. \nSmall Schools’ event on Wednesday 19th November\nLarge Schools’ event on Thursday 20th November  \nPlease take note of the earlier starting time at 9.30. We will finish by 13.30 on both days. \nSchools are to confirm their attendance by Tuesday 7th November by emailing bh@gssn.co.uk \nIf you require any further information\, please do not hesitate in contacting us. \nEVENT LEAD \nThe GSSN staff will be leading this event with the support of  Holmleigh Park High School Sport Leaders. \nTHE TEAMS\nThere are ten races split into five age categories for boys and girls to compete in\, both individually and as a team.\nA school team will consist of a minimum of 4 athletes in each of the races.\nA grater or fewer number of athletes can compete as individuals. \nRACE ORDER\n1st – Year 2 Boys followed by Year 2 Girls\n2nd – Year 3 Boys followed by Year 3 Girls\n3rd – Year 4 Boys followed by Year 4 Girls\n4th – Year 5 Boys followed by Year 5 Girls\n5th– Year 6 Boys followed by Year 6 Girls \nThe distances to be run will be approximately:\n–   1280m / 0.8 miles for Year 2\n–   1280m / 0.8 miles for Year 3\n–   1920m / 1.2 miles for Year 4\n–   2560m / 1.5 miles for Year 5\n–   2560m / 1.5 miles for Year 6 \nThe course is clearly marked out and the children will follow a hare around the course. \nFormat of the day\n9.30 Schools arrive / Registration\n10.00 First race: Year 2 Boys\n13.30 Winners’ presentations & schools depart \nRules\n· Each competitor will be given a number on completion of the course. This number must be recorded on the envelope next to the competitor’s name by a member of staff and placed inside the envelope.\n· The lowest 4 (fastest) athlete’s scores in each race will count towards the school results.\n· The school with the lowest total when girls’ and boys’ results in each category are added up will be the overall winner.\n· When the envelope has been completed for each race it must be totaled up and immediately handed into the results table for recording.\n· Boys will run first in each age category\, Year 2 first\, Year 3 second\, and so on with the last race Year 6 girls.\n· Schools are asked to wait for presentations at the end of all races.\n· Trophies will be awarded to the top school in each gender combined age category and framed certificates to 2nd and 3rd.\n· The top 3 athletes boys and girls in each race will receive medals.\n· All participants will receive a certificate.\n· Spikes are allowed\n· Photographs will be taken throughout this event. Please make us aware on the day of any children who cannot have their photographs taken.\n· Pupils to bring warm clothing\, waterproofs\, water\, and snacks. Due to the nature of this event pupils will be waiting long periods during other races\, teachers please prepare them for this. \nQualification to County level: Cheryl Stennett will provide training sessions (dates TBC) for the top 15 boys and top 15 girls from the Year 5 and 6 races and the top 5 in the Year 4 races. These training sessions will take place at the Oxstalls playing fields next to the University Arena which is accessed via Plock Court (Tewkesbury Road). Athletes will be selected to represent Gloucester City as a combined team at the County final.
URL:https://gssn.co.uk/event/cross-country-championships/
LOCATION:Holmleigh Park High School\, Holmleigh Road\, Tuffley\, Gloucester\, Gloucestershire\, GL4 0RT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Primary
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251112T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251112T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T155417
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SUMMARY:PANATHLON DISABILITY / SEND SWIMMING COMPETITION
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE CHANGE IN VENUE TO SIR THOMAS RICH’S SCHOOL FOR THIS\, AND FUTURE SEND GALAS. \n \nWe would like to invite all our affiliated schools to the Gloucester Schools’ Panathlon Swim Competition. \nThe event will be held at Sir Thomas Rich School\, GL2 0LF\, between 10 am and 12 noon. Please arrive between 9:30 am- 9.45 am to ensure you have time to change.  \nTHE TEAMS\nThis competition is for SEND primary-aged children (KS2 only).\nEach team should be made up of between 6 and 8 students of mixed gender with cognitive or physical disabilities. \nEVENT LEAD \nThe Panathlon Foundation\, working in partnership with the GSSN\, will be running the competition.  Panathlon runs many of these events across the country as it tries to engage new children in a sporting activity. \nEVENT FORMAT \nAll competing students must be able to swim 10m with or without swimming aids. Each student who competes for the team will be allocated points at the beginning of the competition based on their disability. Please note the aim is to involve students who wouldn’t normally get the chance to compete for their school.\nEach team must include 2 swimmers capable of swimming 25m unaided. All races are mixed gender\, age & disability. Note that there will be leaders in the water who can support students.\nAll competitors will receive a participation certificate and a medal. Special Panathlon medals will be awarded to the overall team result—1st\, Gold\, 2nd Silver and 3rd Bronze.\nSEND events are aimed specifically at SEND students. There is an expectation that participants DO NOT compete for the school in any other non-SEND linked sport. The emphasis should be on encouraging participation for ALL young people\, particularly those that do not usually get an opportunity to represent their school.  \nPlease email bh@gssn.co.uk to register your school’s attendance.
URL:https://gssn.co.uk/event/panathlon-disability-send-swimming-competition/
LOCATION:Sir Thomas Rich’s School\, Oakleaze\, Gloucester\, Gloucestershire\, GL2 0LF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Primary,SEND
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251105T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251105T113000
DTSTAMP:20260526T155417
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SUMMARY:YEAR 1/2  BENCHBALL TOURNAMENT (2/3)
DESCRIPTION:All our affiliated schools are invited to take part in our ever popular – Years 1/2 Benchball Tournament. \nPlease note that this is one of three events we are running this academic year.\nTuesday 4th November at Churchdown Village Infant School\nWednesday 5th November at Dinglewell Infant School\nThursday 2nd July at Longford Park primary School \nTHE TEAMS\nThis competition is for boys and girls in Years 1 and 2.\nSquad of 10 with 8 players on the court and any one time.\nEVENT LEAD \nThe GSSN staff will be leading this event with the support of Dinglewell Infant School staff.\nEVENT FORMAT \nThe overall length of the event will be 2 hours\, with games of 5 minutes long.\nAll competitors will receive a certificate with medals being awarded to the top three placed schools.  \nTo register a team/s email bh@gssn.co.uk
URL:https://gssn.co.uk/event/year-1-benchball-tournament-2-3/
LOCATION:Dinglewell Infant School\, Dinglewell\, Gloucester\, GL3 3HS
CATEGORIES:Primary,SEND
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251104T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251104T113000
DTSTAMP:20260526T155417
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SUMMARY:KS1 BENCHBALL TOURNAMENT (1/3)
DESCRIPTION:All our affiliated schools are invited to take part in our ever popular – Years 1/2 Benchball Tournament. \nPlease note that this is one of three events we are running this academic year.\nTuesday 4th November at Churchdown Village Infant School\nWednesday 5th November at Dinglewell Infant School\nThursday 2nd July at Longford Park primary School \nTHE TEAMS\nThis competition is for boys and girls in Years 1 and 2.\nSquad of 10 with 8 players on the court and any one time.\nEVENT LEAD \nThe GSSN staff will be leading this event with the support of Dinglewell Infant School staff.\nEVENT FORMAT \nThe overall length of the event will be 2 hours\, with games of 5 minutes long.\nAll competitors will receive a certificate with medals being awarded to the top three placed schools.  \nTo register a team/s email bh@gssn.co.uk
URL:https://gssn.co.uk/event/ks1-benchball-tournament-1-3/
LOCATION:Longford Park Primary Academy\, Clock Tower Road\, Longford\, Gloucester\, Gloucestershire\, GL2 9FB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:CPD,Primary,SEND
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251022T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251022T113000
DTSTAMP:20260526T155417
CREATED:20230911T094140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T153934Z
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SUMMARY:KS1 GIRLS TAG RUGBY FESTIVAL
DESCRIPTION:This is a fun introduction to tag rugby in a girl’s only environment. There will be a range of activities set up for the girls to practise the core skills of catch\, pass\, run\, the introduction of tag as a tackle and learn what a game of Tag Rugby is.  A fun\, safe and inclusive environment\, allowing individual’s to enjoy the fundamentals of rugby whilst developing personal and social skills. Last year’s event saw over 200 girls taking part! A huge success! \nEVENTS OVERVIEW\nKS2: Wed 22nd October\nKS1: Thurs 23rd October\n9.30 -11.30 \nVENUE\nGordon League\nHempsted Lane\, Gloucester\nGL2 5JN \nTHE TEAMS\nAs this is a skills based event schools are welcome to bring up to 30 girls\nin each of the Festivals. \nEVENT LEAD\nThe GSSN Staff along with Gordon League and  Ribston Hall High School Sport Leaders will be leading this event. \nGordon League Rugby Club\, located in Hempsted\, is excited to host schools for a fun\, friendly\, and safe Girls’ Rugby Festival\, aimed at inspiring young girls to stay active\, build confidence\, and develop a passion for rugby. Beyond the festival\, the club supports schools by offering free rugby coaching\, access to facilities\, and free memberships for pupils entitled to Free School Meals. As the first and only club on the south side of the city to provide “Girls-only Rugby” for primary school-aged girls and soon introducing T1 Rugby—a non-contact format created with World Rugby—Gordon League Rugby Club is committed to inclusivity and fostering the next generation of female rugby enthusiasts. Contact Tom Nurse for more details on how Gordon League RFC can support your school:  Thomas.nurse@yahoo.co.uk \nSchools email bh@gssn.co.uk to register a team.
URL:https://gssn.co.uk/event/ks1-girls-tag-rugby-festival/
LOCATION:Gordon League RFC\, Hempsted Lane\, Gloucester\, Gloucestershire\, GL2 5JN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Primary
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251016T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251016T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T155417
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SUMMARY:BOYS ONLY - BASKETBALL TASTER SESSION AND TOURNAMENT
DESCRIPTION:Following the success of our events last year\, we are excited to announce that we will once again run separate events for boys and girls in this year’s calendar. \nGIRLS ONLY EVENT on Thurs 18th September\nBOYS ONLY EVENT on Thurs 16th October\nBoth will run from 9.45 – 12.00 at Sir Thomas Rich’s School. \nTHE TEAMS\nThis event for boys and girls in years 4 to 6.\nEach school can bring along a squad of up to 10 players\, with 5 in each team to play the tournament. \nEVENT LEAD\nSir Thomas Rich’s School Sport Leaders will be supporting the GSSN with the running of this event. \nEVENT FORMAT\n9.45 Schools arrive\n10.00—11.00 Basketball skills and drills to include: \nDribbling and passing\nReceiving and shooting (set and layup shots)\nOne on one marking\nBasic zone defence formation \n11.00—12.00 5 a-side games in a round robin format (number of teams dependent). \nSchools wanting to send teams to these events\, email bh@gssn.co.uk
URL:https://gssn.co.uk/event/basketball-taster-session-and-tournament/
LOCATION:Sir Thomas Rich’s School\, Oakleaze\, Gloucester\, Gloucestershire\, GL2 0LF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:CPD,Primary,SEND
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251015T101500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251015T143000
DTSTAMP:20260526T155417
CREATED:20220916T063812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T153126Z
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SUMMARY:KS1 & KS2 SEND TENPIN BOWLING FESTIVAL
DESCRIPTION:We would like to offer our schools the opportunity to attend our KS1 & KS2 Tenpin Bowling Festivals at Centre Severn in Barnwood\, GL4 3HR. \nTo accommodate more schools\, we will run a Key Stage 2 session in the morning\, and a Key Stage 1 in the afternoon. The timings will be as follows: \nAM KS2 – Schools arrive by 10.15 am (do not arrive earlier as premises do not open until 10) & Finish by 12.15 pm \nPM KS1 – Schools arrive by 12.45 pm (or earlier if they would like to have lunch before) & Finish by 2.30 pm\n  \nEvent Lead\nThe Panathlon Foundation working in partnership with the Gloucester School Sports Network will be running a Tenpin Bowling competition for SEND primary-aged children.\nPanathlon runs many of these days across the country and is trying to engage new children in a sporting activity.  \nThe Teams\nEntries are limited to a maximum of 6 students per school team. No fewer than 4 children per team.\nThe event is open to any child on the SEND register from KS1 or KS2.\nStudents will be able to play 1 game for competition points (the game lasts roughly an hour and 10- 15 minutes)\nAt the end of the competition\, there will be a presentation for the students with medals and certificates. \nSchools wishing to send a team\, email bh@gssn.co.uk indicating your preferred session.
URL:https://gssn.co.uk/event/ks1-ks2-send-ten-pin-bowling-festival/
LOCATION:Tenpin Centre Severn\, Barnwood\, Gloucester\, Gloucestershire\, GL4 3HR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Primary,SEND
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251008T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251008T233000
DTSTAMP:20260526T155417
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T153020Z
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SUMMARY:TABLE TENNIS TOURNAMENT
DESCRIPTION:All GSSN schools are invited to our Table Tennis Competition. \nTHE TEAMS\nThis competition is for boys and girls in Key Stage 2.\n4 boys and 4 girls—any age and any ability. \nEVENT LEAD \nThe GSSN staff will be leading this event with the support of Upton St Leonards C of E Primary School staff. \nEVENT FORMAT \nPlayers will be seeded 1 \, 2\, 3 and 4 -this will be their playing order.\nAll competitors will receive a certificate with medals being awarded to the top three placed schools.\nRULES\n Each player will play an individual singles match against their opposite ranked player.\n Players will also play one doubles match. (1 and 2 verses 1 and 2\, and 3 and 4 verses 3 and 4)\n The boy’s and girls’ results will be totalled together\, and the team winning the most games will win overall.\n Each game will be played to 11 points with alternate serves every two points.\n A serve that touches the net is a ‘Let’.
URL:https://gssn.co.uk/event/table-tennis-competition/
LOCATION:Upton St Leonards Primary School\, Bond End Road\, Gloucester\, GL4 8ED
CATEGORIES:Primary,SEND
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251002T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251002T113000
DTSTAMP:20260526T155417
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SUMMARY:YEARS 3/4 BENCHBALL TOURNAMENT (2/2)
DESCRIPTION:Thi is one out of two competitions that we will run this year:\nWednesday 1st October\nThursday 2nd October\nBoth events are hosted by Longford Park Primary Academy and will run from 9.30 – 11.30\nTHE TEAMS\nThis competition is for boys and girls in Years 3 and 4.\nSquad of 10 with 8 players on the court and any one time.\nEVENT LEAD \nThe GSSN staff will be leading this event with the support of Longford Park\nPrimary Academy staff.\nEVENT FORMAT \nThe overall length of the event will be 2 hours\, with games of 5 minutes long.\nAll competitors will receive a certificate with medals being awarded to the top three placed schools.\nRULES\n Chest and overhead pass only with two hands.\n Players can cross the centre line once play starts.\n If the ball is caught by the person on the bench\, the player that threw it goes on the bench.\n First team to get all their players on the bench wins\, or the team with the most players on the bench at the end of the game wins. If\, when the ball is caught on the bench\, the player falls off – it doesn’t count.\n Players can’t move with the ball. \nTo register a team\, schools please email bh@gssn.co.uk
URL:https://gssn.co.uk/event/year-3-4-benchball-competition/
LOCATION:Longford Park Primary Academy\, Clock Tower Road\, Longford\, Gloucester\, Gloucestershire\, GL2 9FB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:CPD,Primary,SEND
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251001T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251001T113000
DTSTAMP:20260526T155417
CREATED:20230906T100645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T151252Z
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SUMMARY:YEARS 3/4 BENCHBALL TOURNAMENT (1/2)
DESCRIPTION:Thi is one out of two competitions that we will run this year:\nWednesday 1st October\nThursday 2nd October\nBoth events are hosted by Longford Park Primary Academy and will run from 9.30 – 11.30\nTHE TEAMS\nThis competition is for boys and girls in Years 3 and 4.\nSquad of 10 with 8 players on the court and any one time.\nEVENT LEAD \nThe GSSN staff will be leading this event with the support of Longford Park\nPrimary Academy staff.\nEVENT FORMAT \nThe overall length of the event will be 2 hours\, with games of 5 minutes long.\nAll competitors will receive a certificate with medals being awarded to the top three placed schools.\nRULES\n Chest and overhead pass only with two hands.\n Players can cross the centre line once play starts.\n If the ball is caught by the person on the bench\, the player that threw it goes on the bench.\n First team to get all their players on the bench wins\, or the team with the most players on the bench at the end of the game wins. If\, when the ball is caught on the bench\, the player falls off – it doesn’t count.\n Players can’t move with the ball. \nTo register a team\, schools please email bh@gssn.co.uk
URL:https://gssn.co.uk/event/years-1-2-benchball-tournament/
LOCATION:Longford Park Primary Academy\, Clock Tower Road\, Longford\, Gloucester\, Gloucestershire\, GL2 9FB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:CPD,Primary,SEND
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250925T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250925T150000
DTSTAMP:20260526T155417
CREATED:20220915T120051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T152813Z
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SUMMARY:​​​PRIMARY SCHOOLS' PE AND SCHOOL SPORT CONFERENCE 2025
DESCRIPTION:All schools are invited to attend our 2025 Gloucester Primary Schools’ PE and School Sport Conference \nJoin us for what promises to be a great opportunity to connect with other local PE Leads and acquire valuable knowledge on current trending topics. \nAGENDA\n9.00 Arrival\, coffee and networking\n9.30 by Cheryl Stennett\nWelcome / Review of the year\nFeedback received  / Any new requests\nOnline Reporting Tool—feedback on the process\n10.00 by Bob Owen\n”Response-Ability”\n10.50 Break / Networking\n11.10 by Cheryl Stennett\nPlans for our year ahead\nNew Active 30 school’s ‘free’ resource from Active Gloucestershire\n12.00 By our partners—confirmed so far: Golf / Tennis / Cricket\n12.30 Lunch / Networking\n13.00 Practical CPD Session\nChoose from:\nUnleash Your Drive – Golf Foundation / Hartpury Gold Academy – teaching resources /\ndiscounted golf equipment.\nLTA Youth Tennis Programme – £200 free equipment or coaching in your school.\n14.45 End and depart  \nTo non-affiliated schools there will be a charge of £100\nVenue address:  Oxstalls Sports Arena Plock Court\, Tewkesbury Road\, Gloucester GL2 9DW.  \nTo book a place/s please email: bh@gsn.co.uk
URL:https://gssn.co.uk/event/primary-pe-conference-2022-providing-the-opportunity/
LOCATION:Oxstalls Sports Park (Plock Court)\, Plock court Tewkesbury road\, Longfoid\, Gloucester\, Gl2 9GW
CATEGORIES:CPD,Primary
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250918T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250918T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T155417
CREATED:20240201T123918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T144109Z
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SUMMARY:GIRLS ONLY - BASKETBALL TASTER SESSION AND TOURNAMENT
DESCRIPTION:We are proud to launch our new partnership with the Gloucester City basketball with two new events for this year’s calendar. \nGirls Only: Thurs 18th September\nBoys Only: Thurs 16th October   \nBoth will run from 9.45 – 12.00 at Sir Thomas Rich’s School.\nTHE TEAMS\nThis event for boys and girls in years 4 to 6.\nEach school can bring along a squad of up to 10 players\, with 5 in each team to play the tournament. \nEVENT LEAD\nSir Thomas Rich’s School and their Sport Leaders will be supporting the GSSN with the running of this event. \nEVENT FORMAT\n9.45 Schools arrive\n10.00—11.00 Basketball skills and drills to include: \nDribbling and passing\nReceiving and shooting (set and layup shots)\nOne on one marking\nBasic zone defence formation \n11.00—12.00 5 a-side games in a round robin format (number of teams dependent). \nSchools wanting to send teams to these events\, email bh@gssn.co.uk
URL:https://gssn.co.uk/event/basketball-taster-session-and-tournament-2/
LOCATION:Sir Thomas Rich’s School\, Oakleaze\, Gloucester\, Gloucestershire\, GL2 0LF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:CPD,Primary,SEND
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250917T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250917T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T155417
CREATED:20230906T095032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T143823Z
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SUMMARY:KS1 GIRLS' FOOTBALL FESTIVAL
DESCRIPTION:All affiliated schools are invited to send a team or two to our KS1 Girls’ Football Festival. \nTHE TEAMS: KS1 Girls – teams of 5 and a squad of up to 10 \nEVENT LEAD: The event will be led by GSSN along with Ribston Hall High School PE staff and sport leaders. \nEVENT FORMAT: This event will be a fun introduction to football in a girl’s only environment.\nThere will be two activities running side by side. Firstly\, an area for the girls\nto practise skills\, and secondly the tournament which will take place at the\nother end of the pitch.\nThe girls will be split into mini leagues with semi- finals and finals played at the end of the\nevent.\nNo prior experience in football is needed.\nThere are no restrictions on the number of teams each school can enter. \nTo register\, email bh@gssn.co.uk
URL:https://gssn.co.uk/event/ks1-girls-football-tournament/
LOCATION:Ribston Hall High School\, Stroud Road\, Gloucester\, Gloucestershire\, GL1 5LE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Primary,SEND
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250403T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250403T143000
DTSTAMP:20260526T155417
CREATED:20250213T145230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T145441Z
UID:236463-1743681600-1743690600@gssn.co.uk
SUMMARY:Additional session GOLF FESTIVAL at Hartpury College
DESCRIPTION:Due to the high demand from our schools to attend our Golf Festival\, we have organsed an additional session in the afternoon of Thursday\, 3rd April\, from 12.30-2.30. \nSpecial thanks to Hartpury Golf Foundation for accommodating our request. \nSchools wanting to send along a team\, please email bh@gssn.co.uk \nYears 4\,5 & 6\nMixed teams of 10 players \nWe have places for 10 Teams in total -100 children.
URL:https://gssn.co.uk/event/additional-session-golf-festival-at-hartpury-college/
LOCATION:Hartpury College\, Hartpury\, Gloucestershire\, GL19 3BE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:CPD,Primary,SEND
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gloucester School Sports Network":MAILTO:cs@gssn.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250228T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250228T113000
DTSTAMP:20260526T155417
CREATED:20250212T172845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T172845Z
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SUMMARY:KS1 & KS2 SPRING ORIENTEERING FESTIVAL AT ROBINSWOOD HILL
DESCRIPTION:Due to the popularity of our Orienteering Festivals and to enable more schools’ taking part\, we have organised an additional festival on Friday 28th February from 9.30-11.30\, at Robinswood Hill Country Park.\nThis will be a mixed Key Stage event.\nTeams are of 10 pupils (mixed boys and girls)\nSpecial thanks to Churchdown Academy for supporting all 3 events with their sport leaders. \nSchools email bh@gssn.o.uk to register your attendance.
URL:https://gssn.co.uk/event/ks1-ks2-spring-orienteering-festival-at-robinswood-hill/
LOCATION:Robinswood Hill Country Park\, Reservoir Road\, Gloucester\, Gloucestershire\, GL4 6SX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Primary,SEND
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240711T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240711T193000
DTSTAMP:20260526T155417
CREATED:20220218T145610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T081926Z
UID:235357-1720713600-1720726200@gssn.co.uk
SUMMARY:SUMMER DANCE FESTIVAL
DESCRIPTION:***PLEASE NOTE OF THE CHANGE OF VENUE **** OUR SUMMER DANCE SHOW IS BACK AT RIBSTON HALL HIGH SCHOOL!!!! \nWe would like to invite our affiliated schools to take part in our Summer Dance Festival\, which will take place on Thursday\, 11th July. We are so pleased to be working again with Ribston Hall High School\, which offers great facilities for both our performing schools and spectators.  \nThis Festival will provide a fantastic opportunity for your pupils to experience the excitement of preparing for a stage show and then being given a ‘performance platform’. \nPlease find below the link to the venue and important information about directions to the venue. \nTHE GROUPS:\nAll schools are invited to bring along a group of children to perform. There is no limit on the number of groups each school can bring.\nSchools can select the age group and dance theme that they would like\, and your dance piece should be approximately 4 minutes.  \nTICKETS: There will be no advance selling of tickets – all spectators are to purchase their tickets at the door at 18.00 before the show starts at 18.30. PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE WILL BE NO CARD PAYMENT FACILITIES. \nThe cost of the tickets remains the same as in the last 10 years: Adults £5.00 (16 or over)\, children £2.50 (under 16) & family of 4 (2 adults & 2 children) £13.00 \nDance Festival Format:\n16.00 School dance groups arrive. Briefing and rehearsal on stage with music and lights\n18.00 Doors open for tickets sales – refreshments available\n18.30 Start of show\n19.30/45 End of the show (depending on the number of schools taking part) \nPlease email bh@gssn.co.uk should you wish to take part.
URL:https://gssn.co.uk/event/summer-dance-festival/
LOCATION:Ribston Hall High School\, Stroud Road\, Gloucester\, Gloucestershire\, GL1 5LE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Primary,SEND
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240618T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240618T140000
DTSTAMP:20260526T155417
CREATED:20220520T115252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T144035Z
UID:235539-1718703000-1718719200@gssn.co.uk
SUMMARY:EAL / LOW CONFIDENCE TARGET GROUPS  TEAM BUILDING FESTIVAL
DESCRIPTION:All schools are invited to our first EAL / Low confidence target group – Team Building Festival. \nWe will run two sessions\, a Key Stage 1 in the morning and a Key Stage 2 in the afternoon.\nAM Session: 9.30—11.30\nPM Session: 12.00—14.00 \nTHE TEAMS\nThis event is specially designed for your EAL and low-confidence pupils. Teams are made of up to 10 children\, mixed boys and girls.\nOpen to pupils across all Key Stages. Ideally a group of 10 ‘least active’ pupils that have never had the opportunity to represent the school in more traditional sports.\nWe can offer up to 7 school groups per session with a maximum of 10 pupils per group.  \nEVENT LEAD\nLive Life Adventure\, the organisation behind The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award\nand expeditions is supporting the GSSN with the running of this event.\nTheir team of experienced and enthusiastic staff will be delivering an event like no other. \nEVENT FORMAT\nIt will involve a series of team-building activities that will encourage and support pupils’ ability to communicate and work alongside each other. Example of activities:\n– Negotiate your way through a giant spider’s web.\n– Make fire and toast marshmallows.\n– Fly on a magic carpet.\n– Bomber man puzzle.\n– Build and launch your own rocket. \nShould you wish to attend please email bh@gssn.co.uk
URL:https://gssn.co.uk/event/eal-low-confidence-target-groups-team-building-festival/
LOCATION:Plock Court Open Fields\, Plock Court\, Tewkesbury Road\, Gloucester\, Gloucestershire\, GL2 9DW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Primary,SEND
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240611T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240611T140000
DTSTAMP:20260526T155417
CREATED:20220218T145019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T143919Z
UID:235343-1718098200-1718114400@gssn.co.uk
SUMMARY:ROUNDERS TOURNAMENT - CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS
DESCRIPTION:All Schools are invited to take part in our Primary Rounders Tournament which will be taking place at the Lansdown Road school field of Denmark Road High School. \nTHE TEAMS\nBoth tournaments are for boys and girls in Years 5 and 6 (small schools can use Year 4 students if required).\nTotal squad 12 players.\nEach team must have no more than 9 players on the field\, with at least 4 girls playing at any one time.\nA B team competition will run alongside the main competition. Schools can enter A and B teams. \nEVENT FORMAT\nFor a full set of rules\, refer to the GPSFA “Rounders Rules” pages 51-56 in our Sports Handbook or email bh@gssn.co.uk to request a copy. \nEVENT LEAD \nThe GSSN staff\, along with Denmark Road High School Sports Leaders\, will be\ndelivering the Rounders Tournaments. \nVENUE\nDenmark Road School Field\nat Lansdown Road with Heathville Road\nGloucester\nGL1 3JE (approximate post code)
URL:https://gssn.co.uk/event/primary-rounders-tournament/
LOCATION:Lansdown Road Open Fields (DRHS)\, Lansdown Road\, Gloucester\, Gloucestershire\, GL1 3\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Primary
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240314T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240314T143000
DTSTAMP:20260526T155417
CREATED:20240117T132950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T134025Z
UID:236271-1710408600-1710426600@gssn.co.uk
SUMMARY:KS1 EASTER FUNDAMENTALS FESTIVAL @ OXSTALLS SPORTS PARK
DESCRIPTION:In addition to the 2 Festival dates at Barnwood Park on 20th & 21st of March\, we have secured a date at the Oxstalls Sports Park Indoor Tennis to run an additional KS1 Easter-themed Fundamentals Festival. \nThis will take place on Thursday 14th March and as always we will run two sessions: \nAM 9.30-11.30\nPM 12.30-14.30 \nRibston Hall School Sport Leaders will be supporting us with the delivery of the sessions as part of their leadership programme. \nSchools email bh@gssn.co.uk to confirm their attendance.
URL:https://gssn.co.uk/event/ks1-easter-fundamentals-festival-oxstalls-sports-park/
LOCATION:Oxstalls Sports Park (Plock Court)\, Plock court Tewkesbury road\, Longfoid\, Gloucester\, Gl2 9GW
CATEGORIES:Primary,SEND
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231219T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260526T155417
CREATED:20221005T084844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T112112Z
UID:235626-1703001600-1703016000@gssn.co.uk
SUMMARY:CHRISTMAS DANCE AND PERFORMANCES FESTIVAL AT KING'S SCHOOL - Schools rehearse at 4pm\, Doors open at 6pm - Show at 6.30pm
DESCRIPTION:All schools are invited to bring along a group of children to perform at The King’s School purpose-built performance studio on Tuesday 19th December. \nThis year once again\, we are opening the show to additional performing arts acts.  So\, if schools have a group of children who want to read a Christmas poem or act out a Christmas sketch\, then send along their details. There are no limitations on the number of pupils and/or groups each school can bring. \nThis Festival will provide a fantastic opportunity for your pupils to experience the excitement of preparing for a stage show and then being given a ‘performance platform’. \nThe Festival Format\n16.00 School dance groups arrive. Briefing and rehearsal on stage with music and lights\n18.00 Doors open for tickets sales – refreshments available\n18.30 Start of show\nThe end of the show is to be confirmed depending on the number of acts (approximate time 19.30 / 19.45) \nTickets\nThis is a cash only event.\nSchools to let us know how many approximate tickets are required for family and/or friends/other spectators.\nThere will be no advance selling of tickets – all spectators are to purchase their tickets at the door at 18.00 before the show starts at 18.30.\nCost of the tickets (this has remained unchanged since 2011):   \nAdults £5.00 (16 or over)\nChild £2.50\nFamily of 4 (2 adults & 2 children) £13.00 \nImportant information:\n·Schools to provide a title and a brief description of the dance and the year group/s involved in the program as soon as they are able to. An A5 page is available to each performing group.\n·Schools to provide music via email in an MP3 format.\n·Show running order will be chosen randomly.\n·Programmes will be available at the door free of charge. \nSchools wishing to take part\, please email bh@gssn.co.uk
URL:https://gssn.co.uk/event/christmas-dance-and-performances-festival/
LOCATION:The King’s School\, Pitt Street\, Gloucester\, Gloucestershire\, GL1 2BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Primary,SEND
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231130T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231130T143000
DTSTAMP:20260526T155417
CREATED:20221005T092526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T133328Z
UID:235637-1701336600-1701354600@gssn.co.uk
SUMMARY:KS1 CHRISTMAS MULTI-SKILLS FESTIVAL - DAY 3/3
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to finally be able to invite your school for our KS1 Christmas-themed Multi-Skills Festivals which will take place on Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th November. And an additional date on Tuesday\, 28th November.\nFollowing the sudden closure of Oxstalls Sports Park\, Barnwood Park High School has very kindly agreed to host this year’s festivals. \nTo book\, schools must email bh@gssn.co.uk with their preferred date and session. \nTHE TEAMS\nThere is no limit on the number of classes each school can bring. Groups should be made of up to 30 pupils from KS1 including Reception. \nEVENT FORMAT\nThere will be 12 different multi-skills stations based on the EYFS basics of\ntarget-throwing\, balancing\, coordination and agility\, aimed at all abilities.\nPupils should bring along a drink and wear a sports kit. Due to the nature of the indoor tennis courts\, we recommend that pupils wear long trousers. \nEVENT LEAD\nThe GSSN staff will be leading this event with the support of Secondary School Sport Leaders. \nChristmas Hat Competition\nPupils are invited to create a festive-themed hat for which there will be prizes for the most original. \nWednesday 29th November\nAM session: 9.30 – 11.30 – please note that this session is fully booked\nPM session: 12.30 – 14.30 \nThursday 30th November\nAM session: 9.30 – 11.30\nPM session: 12.30 – 14.30 – please note that this session is fully booked \nand an additional date (thanks again to Barnwood Park) – on Tuesday 28th November\nAM session: 9.30 – 11.30\nPM session: 12.30 – 14.30
URL:https://gssn.co.uk/event/ks1-christmas-multi-skills-festival-day-2-2/
LOCATION:Barnwood Park Arts College\, St Lawrence Road\, Gloucester\, Gl4 3QT
CATEGORIES:Primary,SEND
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231024T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231024T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T155417
CREATED:20230926T094812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T094812Z
UID:235994-1698163200-1698166800@gssn.co.uk
SUMMARY:Hot Topic CPD -Evidencing PESS Premium Spend - Showing Impact!
DESCRIPTION:After feedback at the recent PE Conference\, we have chosen to run our first ‘HOT TOPIC CPD’ session on: \nEvidencing PESS Premium Spend – Showing Impact! \nThis will be the first session in preparation for our pilot use of the new government reporting tool. \nSchools attending\, bring along any good examples that you have which demonstrate clearly the impact that the spend has made to either\, pupils\, staff or both. \nThe session will take place on Tuesday 24th October at Harewood Infant School from 16.00-17.00. (Harewood Cl\, Tuffley\, Gloucester GL4 0SS) \nAll affiliated schools can access this course (with unlimited number of teachers) as part of our affiliation package.  \nEmail Cheryl Stennett to register your attendance cs@gssn\,co.uk
URL:https://gssn.co.uk/event/hot-topic-cpd-evidencing-pess-premium-spend-showing-impact/
LOCATION:Harewood Infant School\, Harewood Close\, Tuffley\, Gloucester\, Gloucestershire\, GL4 8SS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:CPD,Primary
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230110T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230110T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T155417
CREATED:20221107T102419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T091957Z
UID:235672-1673343000-1673352000@gssn.co.uk
SUMMARY:***CANCELLED DUE TO LOW NUMBERS *** CPD - TEACH ACTIVE WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:**** PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT IS NOW CANCELLED DUE TO LOW NUMBERS *** \nWe are pleased to offer our GSSN schools the chance to attend the New Year ‘Teach Active’ CPD course. \nDate: Tuesday 10th January 2023\nTime: 9.30 – 12.00\nVenue: The Kings School\, Archdeacon Meadows\, The Pavilion\, St.Oswalds Road\, Gloucester\, GL1 2FT \nTeach Active qualifies for PE and Sport Funding! \nSchools across the UK are using their PE and Sport Funding to subscribe to Teach Active because we are…\nEasy to use and implement\nProven to raise standards\nEndorsed as a good use of PE and Sport Funding\nA comprehensive bank of activities and resources which will complement and enhance any scheme of work/school planning. Lessons are pitched at age-related expectations and will support your pupils in mastering key skills – and developing their fluency\, reasoning\, and problem-solving.\n2000+ lesson plans and resources\nCovers all NC objectives\n250+ homework activities\nMapped to the national curriculum \nFor more information see attached flyer. To book a place\, please email bh@gssn.co.uk
URL:https://gssn.co.uk/event/235672/
LOCATION:The Kings School\, Archdeacon Meadow\, Gloucester\, GL1 2TF
CATEGORIES:CPD,Primary
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220629T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220629T143000
DTSTAMP:20260526T155417
CREATED:20220218T145328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220520T112737Z
UID:235351-1656495000-1656513000@gssn.co.uk
SUMMARY:ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS - SMALL & LARGE SCHOOLS
DESCRIPTION:PRINCE OF WALES STADIUM\, CHELTENHAM\nATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS – LARGE SCHOOLS\nAll Primary Schools are invited to the Primary Athletics Championships which will take place at the Prince of Wales Stadium in Cheltenham on the following dates: \nSmall & Large Schools Championships on Wednesday 29th June from 9.30 – 14.30 \nFormat of the day\n9.30 Schools arrive\n10.00 Start competitions\n14.10 Presentations and results\n14.30 Finish / Schools depart \nClick on details for further information on individual events & categories
URL:https://gssn.co.uk/event/athletics-championships-large-schools/
LOCATION:Prince of Wales Stadium\, Tommy Taylors Lane\, Cheltenham\, GL50 4RN
CATEGORIES:Primary
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220512T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220512T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T155417
CREATED:20220418T184523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220418T184523Z
UID:235479-1652349600-1652356800@gssn.co.uk
SUMMARY:School Debating Competition - Commonwealth Games
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to offer your school the opportunity to take part in our first debating competition. You will be debating on the question below. \n“Is the commonwealth relevant in today’s society?” \nThe Primary school’s event will be open to year 5 and 6 pupils\, taking place from 10.00-12.00 on Thursday 12th May at the University Indoor Arena\, Plock Court GL2 9DW.  \nThe competition format will include an initial proposal followed by an opposing response; one further round of proposal and response followed by questions from the floor and judging panel. (Each proposal/response will be no longer than 2 minutes). Each team will then be given 5 minutes to prepare a 3-minute team summary.    \nHow will the winning team be determined?  \nTeams will be judged against a range of criteria\, designed to demonstrate their topic knowledge\, ability to develop a convincing motion and reasoned response\, depth of thinking\, presentation\, and ability to communicate effectively (under pressure)   \nWithin the format of the debate judgments will be formed through;  \nQuality of proposal/reply delivery (content and presentation)\nResponse to challenge (from opposing team\, floor/audience\, judging panel)\nQuestions provide from the floor *  \nSpeaker 1 – sets the scene\nSpeaker 2 – develops the argument\nSpeaker 3 – sums it up and adds any further information to the argument.  \nExamples/facts and figures/quotes are all good ways of supporting what they are saying so evidence of this is good!  \nAny quesitons\, please contact Cheryl Stennett on cs@gssn.co.uk
URL:https://gssn.co.uk/event/school-debating-competition-commonwealth-games/
CATEGORIES:Primary
ORGANIZER;CN="Gloucester School Sports Network":MAILTO:cs@gssn.co.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220404
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220405
DTSTAMP:20260526T155417
CREATED:20220314T212702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220314T212702Z
UID:235442-1649030400-1649116799@gssn.co.uk
SUMMARY:Commonwealth Games Art Poster Competition
DESCRIPTION:We are running a Commonwealth Games Art Poster virtual Art Competition\, the theme is the values of the games which are;  Humanity\, Equality\, and Destiny.\n\nWe want inspirational designs\, with uplifting messages and captivating ideas.\n\nFor our Primary schools\, this competition is open to all year groups\, and for our secondary schools\, it is open to Year 7 and 8 pupils. All entries are due by Monday 4th April at 12.00 at the latest.\n \nSchools send your entries directly to Cheryl at cs@gssn.co.uk\, Jpeg\, or pdf\, all winners will have their posters published on our GSSN website\, Twitter account and receive a certificate in recognition of their achievement. A display of the posters will also be shown at our Commonwealth Games celebration events.\n\nWe very much look forward to receiving your entries.\n\nKind regards\n\nCheryl\n\nhttps://www.birmingham2022.com/sports
URL:https://gssn.co.uk/event/commonwealth-games-art-poster-competition/
CATEGORIES:Primary
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220117T094500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220117T143000
DTSTAMP:20260526T155417
CREATED:20220217T141558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220916T092328Z
UID:235138-1642412700-1642429800@gssn.co.uk
SUMMARY:KS1 & KS2 SEND PANATHLON CHALLENGE (AM & PM sessions)
DESCRIPTION:DATE: Tuesday 17th January 2023 \nVENUE: University Indoor Arena\, Oxtalls Sports Park\, Plock Court\, off Tewkesbury Road\, GL2 9DW \nMORNING SESSION KS1: Schools arrive: 9.45 am & Finish/schools depart: 11.45 pm \nAFTERNOON SESSION KS2: Schools arrive: 12.30 pm & Finish/schools depart: 2.30 pm \nSchools wishing to send a team to this event\, email bh@gssn.co.uk. Indicate preferred session (AM KS1 and/or PM KS2); the name of the teacher responsible for this event and contact details. \nEvent Lead\nThe Panathlon Challenge team is supporting the GSSN with the running of the event. \nThe Teams\nThis competition is for boys and girls from KS2\, all of whom have a Special Educational Need or Disability. \nTeams must be mixed and consist of 8 young people. \nSEND competitions are aimed specifically at SEND students. There is an expectation that participants DO NOT compete for the school in any other non-SEND linked sport.  The emphasis should be on encouraging participation for ALL young people\, particularly those that do not usually get an opportunity to represent their school. \nFestival Format\nThis event is a series of skills stations based on inclusive sports such as Basketball\, Boccia\, Football\, New Age Kurling\, and Table Top Cricket. Others include activities that are aimed at developing key fundamentals such as running\, jumping\, throwing\, and target-based games. \nEach team must collect points from each activity station. Specific Panathlon Challenge Medals will be awarded for 1st Gold\, 2nd Silver\, and 3rd Bronze (overall team).  \nThere are also participation medals for teams in 4th\, 5th\, and 6th… etc.
URL:https://gssn.co.uk/event/ks1-send-panathlon/
LOCATION:Indoor Arena – University of Gloucestershire\, Plock Court\, Tewkesbury Road\, Gloucester\, Gloucestershire\, GL2 9DW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Primary,SEND
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