Wednesday 06th May 2026 – Another huge turnout today for our termly PSSP Secondary Inclusion Football event at Harper’s. 10 teams came along to take part in our friendly yet competitive event which focusses on Teamwork, Respect and Fun. Represented today were All Saint’s, Coombe Dean, Tor Bridge High, Heles, Plympton Academy, Stoke Damerel and Cann Bridge. We have a slightly different format that we utilise to support one player on each team: down either side of the pitch, we create a channel which means that 1 player can play unopposed and support their team from there. This works incredibly well to develop confidence and as a team tactic. Throughout the morning we use a round-robin format so that each team gets to play everyone else. 5 points are awarded for a win/ 3 points for a draw and 1 point for a loss. Once again we were fortunate enough to be supported by the amazing Sports Leaders from Stoke Damerel – they referee and score all of our games as well as supporting the teams and making sure the event runs smoothly so everyone can have a good time – thank you so much Leaders and thank you to Miss Plumpton for organising them for me. At the end of the morning, when all the games have been played, it is my pleasure to announce the results – today this proved easier said than done as we had several schools finishing on the same points. To decide the final order, we looked back over the number of goals scored throughout the tournament so that we got the results…congratulations to Coombe Dean who were our overall winners today, and well done to everyone who took part – you played brilliantly and represented your school admirably – well done everyone. A special well done to the students from Cann Bridge, I know that for many of you this was your first time attending this event and you played brilliantly! Thank you to all the teachers/staff for bringing your teams along – can’t wait to see you all at the next one.

Mrs Claire Cormack

PE Specialist Teacher

Plymouth School Sports Partnership.