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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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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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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:20251120T093000
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SUMMARY:CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS (LARGE SCHOOLS)
DESCRIPTION:All GSSN-affiliated schools are invited to our Cross Country Championships which is scheduled to take place in Holmleigh Park High School. \nThis year\, we will run two events:\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-large-schools/
LOCATION:Holmleigh Park High School\, Holmleigh Road\, Tuffley\, Gloucester\, Gloucestershire\, GL4 0RT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Primary,SEND
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SUMMARY:KS1 CHRISTMAS MULTI-SKILLS FESTIVAL - DAY 1/3
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to invite our affiliated schools to one of our most popular events: Our KS1 Christmas-themed Multi-Skills 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 8 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. \nWednesday 26th November at Barnwood Park\nAM session: 9.30 – 11.30\nPM session: 12.30 – 14.30 \nThursday 27th November at Barnwood Park\nAM session: 9.30 – 11.30\nPM session: 12.30 – 14.30 \nWednesday 10th December\nAM Session: 9.30-11.30 at Oxstalls Sports Arena
URL:https://gssn.co.uk/event/235677/
LOCATION:Barnwood Park Arts College\, St Lawrence Road\, Gloucester\, Gl4 3QT
CATEGORIES:Primary,SEND
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SUMMARY:KS1 CHRISTMAS MULTI-SKILLS FESTIVAL - DAY 2/3
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to invite our affiliated schools to one of our most popular events: Our KS1 Christmas-themed Multi-Skills Festivals which will take place on Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th December at Barnwood Park High School.. \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 8 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. \nWednesday 26th November at Barnwood Park\nAM session: 9.30 – 11.30\nPM session: 12.30 – 14.30 \nThursday 27th November at Barnwood Park\nAM session: 9.30 – 11.30\nPM session: 12.30 – 14.30 \nWednesday 10th December\nAM Session: 9.30-11.30 at Oxstalls Sports Arena
URL:https://gssn.co.uk/event/ks1-christmas-multi-skills-festival-day-1-2/
LOCATION:Barnwood Park Arts College\, St Lawrence Road\, Gloucester\, Gl4 3QT
CATEGORIES:Primary,SEND
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