Today, Stoke Damerel Primary School was buzzing with excitement as we delivered a full day of New Age Kurling sessions for pupils in Years 6, 5, 4, and 3. The event brought teamwork, focus, and plenty of smiles as children explored a sport that many had never tried before.

A Day of Inclusive, High‑Energy Sport

New Age Kurling is an adapted indoor version of the traditional winter sport, designed so that every child can take part. Its emphasis on accuracy, strategy, and cooperation made it an instant hit across all year groups.

Throughout the day, PSSP coaches introduced pupils to the equipment, and set up friendly challenges that encouraged pupils to work together and cheer one another on.

Year Group Highlights

• Year 6 — Showed fantastic teamwork, tactical thinking, and quickly picking up the technique.

• Year 5 — Brought brilliant enthusiasm, turning every round into a lively contest full of encouragement and teamwork.

• Year 4 — Demonstrated impressive focus and determination, many trying the sport for the first time.

• Year 3 — Enjoyed a fun, accessible introduction to the sport, celebrating every successful slide with huge smiles and cheers.

Building Skills Beyond Sport

While the day was packed with fun, pupils also strengthened key skills such as:

• Teamwork — Working in groups to plan their shots

• Resilience — Learning from missed attempts and trying again

• Coordination — Developing control and precision with each slide

• Sportsmanship — Celebrating others’ successes and showing respect

Teachers commented on how engaged pupils were throughout the sessions, with many asking when they could play again.

The visit highlighted the value of bringing diverse sports into schools and giving children opportunities to discover new passions.