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SUMMARY:KS1 BEAN BAG ROUNDERS FESTIVAL
DESCRIPTION:***Due to a clash of dates\, schools please take note of the date change – THIS EVENT IS NOW ON THURSDAY 11th JUNE ***  \nAll our Primary Schools are invited to take part in our Key Stage 1 Bean Bag Rounders Festival – a twist on a Rounders tournament\, but with bean bags for the little ones! \nTHE TEAMS\nThis Festival is for boys and girls in KS1.\nTeams will be made up of 10 children (can be a mix of boys and girls). \nEVENT LEAD\nThe GSSN staff will be running the Festival. \nEVENT FORMAT\nGame Rules\n– 10 minutes per innings.\n– One team fielding and one team throwing.\n– 8 bean bags thrown.\n– The first child throws ALL the bean bags as far as they can.\n– Once the last bean bag has been thrown\, the children run around all the cones to score a rounder (no stopping on bases).\n– Fielders have to get all the ban bags back to the start before the child runs round.\n– When all on the team have had a go\, the sides swap over.\n– Fielders must all stand outside the rounders pitch whilst the throwing team plays.\n– Fielders can only collect one bean bag at a time and this must be placed inside the hoop.\n– No bean bags must be deliberately thrown behind / overhead.\n– Teachers can take note of their individual school scores; they will not be recorded towards a final competitive total\, as this is a participation and fun event.
URL:https://gssn.co.uk/event/ks1-bean-bag-rounders-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:20260617T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260617T133000
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SUMMARY:KS2 TAG RUGBY FESTIVAL
DESCRIPTION:All schools are invited to take part in our annual Key Stage 2 Tag Rugby Festival which is being held at St Peter’s High School. \nEVENT LEAD \nSt Peter’s R C High School Sport Leaders will be leading this event alongside the GSSN staff.  \nPlease note that the finish time of 13.30 is estimated and will depend on the number of teams registered.  \nTHE TEAMS:\nAge – year 4\, 5/6\nSquad of 12 players\n9 A-SIDE\nThere is no restriction / quota on the number of girls / boys that can play in\na game. \nEVENT FORMAT \nFor a full set of rules\, refer to the GPSFA “Rugby Rules” pages of our  Sport Handbook or email bh@gssn.co.uk to request a copy \nSchools should bring a set of bibs in case of colour clashes\, plus their practice ball.\nSchools will be responsible for their own first aid\nPupils are to bring a snack\, water\, and warm clothing. \nPhotographs will be taken so please arrange your school permission and let us know on the day if any children aren’t allowed photographs to be taken.
URL:https://gssn.co.uk/event/tag-rugby-festival/
LOCATION:St Peters High School\, Stroud Road\, Tuffley Gloucester\, GL4 0DD
CATEGORIES:Primary,SEND
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260618T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260618T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T171553
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SUMMARY:ROUNDERS' CHAMPIONSHIP CUP & PLATE TOURNAMENTS
DESCRIPTION:***PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF HOSTING SCHOOL***\nAll Schools are invited to take part in our Primary Rounders Tournaments which will be taking place at Ribston Hall High School. \nNote that the finish tome of 13.00 is approximate and will depend on the number of teams atending.
URL:https://gssn.co.uk/event/rounders-tournament-development-teams/
LOCATION:Ribston Hall High School\, Stroud Road\, Gloucester\, Gloucestershire\, GL1 5LE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Primary,SEND
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260624T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260624T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T171553
CREATED:20220218T145213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T075446Z
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SUMMARY:ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS - SMALL SCHOOLS
DESCRIPTION:All Affiliated Primary Schools are invited to the Athletics Championships which will take place at the Prince of Wales Stadium in Cheltenham. \nEVENT OVERVIEW\nSmall Schools’ Event: Wednesday 24th June\nLarge Schools’ Event: Thursday 25th June\nBoth events will start at 9.30\, and finish by 14.00 \nTHE TEAMS\nThis competition is open to pupils from Years 2—6.\nIndividual track events will require 1 boy and 1 girl from each year group. Relays teams are mixed and will require 2 boys and 2 girls from each year group.\nField events will require\, 1 boy and 1 girl per category in each of the events. \nEVENT LEAD \nThe GSSN staff will be leading this event with the support of Denmark Road High School Sport Leaders. \n\nEVENT FORMAT \nIN THE TRACK—For Years 2 to 6 – Boys and Girls:\nHurdles\, Sprint races\, Relays (mixed gender) Year 5/6 300m\, & 400m\nON THE FIELD—For Years 2\, 3/4 and 5/6 (combined) – Boys and Girls:\nQuoit throw / Tennis ball throw / Speed bounce / Long jump \n Further Information\n Spectators/parents are welcome to attend and stay to support schools – To enforce school’s safeguarding policies\, there will be separated designated areas for schools and parents.\n Please can schools ensure that they arrive promptly for a 9.30 start.\n Track events will always take priority over field events.\n 1 boy and 1 girl per event – there is no maximum to the number of events that each pupil can take part in. 4 pupils for each relay team. 2 boys and 2 girls in each year group. Schools can include pupils from the year below – a pupil from Year 3 can run with the Year 4’s relay team.\n The speed bounce will be for 20 seconds.\n For throwing events pupils will be allowed 2 attempts.\n The long Jump will be a run into the board. \nFor further information or to book your space\, email bh@gssn.co.uk
URL:https://gssn.co.uk/event/athletics-championships-small-schools/
LOCATION:Prince of Wales Stadium\, Tommy Taylors Lane\, Cheltenham\, GL50 4RN
CATEGORIES:Primary,SEND
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260625T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260625T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T171553
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T075428Z
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SUMMARY:ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS - LARGE SCHOOLS
DESCRIPTION:All Affiliated Schools are invited to the Athletics Championships which will take place at the Prince of Wales Stadium in Cheltenham. \nEVENT OVERVIEW\nSmall Schools’ Event: Wednesday 24th June\nLarge Schools’ Event: Thursday 25th June\nBoth events will start at 9.30\, and finish by 14.00 \nTHE TEAMS\nThis competition is open to pupils from Years 2—6.\nIndividual track events will require 1 boy and 1 girl from each year group. Relays teams are mixed and will require 2 boys and 2 girls from each year group.\nField events will require\, 1 boy and 1 girl per category in each of the events. \nEVENT LEAD \nThe GSSN staff will be leading this event with the support of Denmark Road High School Sport Leaders. \n\nEVENT FORMAT \nIN THE TRACK—For Years 2 to 6 – Boys and Girls:\nHurdles\, Sprint races\, Relays (mixed gender) Year 5/6 300m\, & 400m\nON THE FIELD—For Years 2\, 3/4 and 5/6 (combined) – Boys and Girls:\nQuoit throw / Tennis ball throw / Speed bounce / Long jump \n Further Information\n Spectators/parents are welcome to attend and stay to support schools – To enforce school’s safeguarding policies\, there will be separate designated areas for schools and parents.\n Please can schools ensure that they arrive promptly for a 9.30 start.\n Track events will always take priority over field events.\n 1 boy and 1 girl per event – there is no maximum to the number of events that each pupil can take part in. 4 pupils for each relay team. 2 boys and 2 girls in each year group. Schools can include pupils from the year below – a pupil from Year 3 can run with the Year 4’s relay team.\n The speed bounce will be for 20 seconds.\n For throwing events pupils will be allowed 2 attempts.\n The long Jump will be a run into the board. \nFor further information or to book your space\, email bh@gssn.co.uk
URL:https://gssn.co.uk/event/athletics-championships-large-schools-2/
LOCATION:Prince of Wales Stadium\, Tommy Taylors Lane\, Cheltenham\, GL50 4RN
CATEGORIES:Primary,SEND
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260701T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260701T113000
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SUMMARY:CAPTURE THE FLAG! GAMES WITHOUT NAMES (GIRLS ONLY)
DESCRIPTION:our school is invited to our annual Capture the Flag! Festival. This event is part of our programme ‘Games without Names’ – a fun new game with a made-up name!  \nThis event will take place at Ribston Hall High School on Wednesday\, 1st July\, from 9.30-11.30 \nTeams of 15\nGirls only\nYears 4-6 \nTimings\n9.30 arrive\n9.45 start\n11.30 finish \nSchools will have the opportunity to stay over at RHHS for a picnic and to watch their summer concert. \nReply to this email if you’d like to send a group of girls to this fun event.
URL:https://gssn.co.uk/event/new-invitation-games-without-names-capture-the-flag-friday-5th-july-rhhs-11-15-13-15/
LOCATION:Ribston Hall High School\, Stroud Road\, Gloucester\, Gloucestershire\, GL1 5LE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Primary,SEND
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260702T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260702T113000
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SUMMARY:YEARS 1/2 BENCHBALL TOURNAMENT (3/3)
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-competition/
LOCATION:Longford Park Primary Academy\, Clock Tower Road\, Longford\, Gloucester\, Gloucestershire\, GL2 9FB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Primary,SEND
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260708T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260708T143000
DTSTAMP:20260416T171553
CREATED:20230209T091407Z
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SUMMARY:KEY STAGE 1 SUMMER MULTI-SKILLS FESTIVAL (DAY 1/2)
DESCRIPTION:ll our Primary Schools are invited to join us in a fun-filled session of multi-skills activities. Once again we are very excited to run this events at the wonderful sports hall facilities at Barnwood Park High School. \nWe will run 2 sessions over 2 days: AM will run from 9.30-11.30 and PM will run from 12.30-2.30 \nThe Teams\nThere is no limit to the number of classes each school can bring. Groups should be made of up to 30 pupils from KS1 including Reception. \nThe Festival Format\nThere will be 8 different multi-skills stations based on the EYFS basics of target throwing\, balancing\, coordination\, and agility aimed at all abilities.  \nSecondary School Sport Leaders will lead the activity stations along with GSSN staff. \nPupils must be accompanied by a member of staff and should bring along a drink and of course wear sports kit. We advise that children wear long trousers. \nPlease email bh@gssn.co.uk to reserve your space.
URL:https://gssn.co.uk/event/key-stage-1-summer-multi-skills-festival-day-1-2/
LOCATION:Barnwood Park Arts College\, St Lawrence Road\, Gloucester\, Gl4 3QT
CATEGORIES:Primary,SEND
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260709T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260709T143000
DTSTAMP:20260416T171553
CREATED:20230209T091727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T142935Z
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SUMMARY:KEY STAGE 1 SUMMER MULTI-SKILLS FESTIVAL (DAY 2/2)
DESCRIPTION:*** PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE AND VENUE *** All our Primary Schools are invited to join us in a fun-filled session of multi-skills activities. Once again we are very excited to run this events at the wonderful sports hall facilities at Barnwood Park High School. \nWe will run 2 sessions over 2 days: AM will run from 9.30-11.30 and PM will run from 12.30-2.30 \nThe Teams\nThere is no limit to the number of classes each school can bring. Groups should be made of up to 30 pupils from KS1 including Reception. \nThe Festival Format\nThere will be 8 different multi-skills stations based on the EYFS basics of target throwing\, balancing\, coordination\, and agility aimed at all abilities.  \nSecondary School Sport Leaders will lead the activity stations along with GSSN staff. \nPupils must be accompanied by a member of staff and should bring along a drink and of course wear sports kit. We advise that children wear long trousers. \nPlease email bh@gssn.co.uk to reserve your space.
URL:https://gssn.co.uk/event/key-stage-1-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:20260715T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260715T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T171553
CREATED:20240910T074204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T162906Z
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SUMMARY:GLOUCESTER PRIMARY SCHOOLS' SUMMER DANCE AND PERFORMANCES FESTIVAL - Doors open sale tickets 6.00pm\, Show starts 6.30pm
DESCRIPTION:All schools are invited to bring along a group of children to perform a wither a dance or an additional performing arts acts.\nThere are no limitations on the number of pupils and/or groups each school can bring. Due to the popularity of the Festival\, we will host 2 shows:\nWednesday 15th july & Thurs 16th July\, both at Ribston Hall High School. \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):\nPLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS NO ARD PAYMENT FACILITIES – CASH ONLY. \nAdults £5.00 (16 or over)\nChild £2.50\nFamily of 4 (2 adults & 2 children) £13.00 \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/gloucester-primary-schools-summer-dance-and-performances-festival-doors-open-sale-tickets-6-00pm-show-starts-6-30pm/
LOCATION:Ribston Hall High School\, Stroud Road\, Gloucester\, Gloucestershire\, GL1 5LE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:CPD,Primary,SEND
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260716T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260716T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T171553
CREATED:20250716T162726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T142743Z
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SUMMARY:GLOUCESTER PRIMARY SCHOOLS' SUMMER DANCE AND PERFORMANCES FESTIVAL - Doors open sale tickets 6.00pm\, Show starts 6.30pm
DESCRIPTION:All schools are invited to bring along a group of children to perform a wither a dance or an additional performing arts acts.\nThere are no limitations on the number of pupils and/or groups each school can bring. Due to the popularity of the Festival\, we will host 2 shows:\nWednesday 15th july & Thurs 16th July\, both at Ribston Hall High School. \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):\nPLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS NO ARD PAYMENT FACILITIES – CASH ONLY. \nAdults £5.00 (16 or over)\nChild £2.50\nFamily of 4 (2 adults & 2 children) £13.00 \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/dance-festival/
LOCATION:Ribston Hall High School\, Stroud Road\, Gloucester\, Gloucestershire\, GL1 5LE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Primary,SEND
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