Wednesday 12 November 2025 – Today our schools showed what stern stuff we are made of – weather warning? Pah – let’s play some Football! 6 of our PSSP schools to a chance with me on the weather today as we went ahead with our PSSP Inclusive Football event. We did get a little bit wet at times but everyone agreed afterwards that it was worth and I was thrilled to see so many smiling faces. Represented today were Bickleigh Down, Stoke Damerel, Yealmpstone Farm, College Road, St. Edward’s and Knowle. The children from these schools arrived ready and eager to get going. After a brief introduction to the rules and spirit of the competition, it was off to the pitches. Once again, I was incredibly fortunate to be supported by the fantastic sports leaders from Stoke Damerel Community College – they they referee and score all of the games but also support the children/teams and are absolutely brilliant at it! This event is a round-robin so every school gets to play all of the others. 5 points are awarded for a win, 3 points for a draw and 1 point for a loss. Once all of the games are played, the scores are collated and we present the children with their certificates (in the dry inside the main building). Congratulations to Stoke Damerel who were our overall winners today and to Yealmpstone Farm who were hot on their heals in the runners up spot. Well done to everyone who took part today and thank you to all of the adults who endured the weather so that their children could take part. Hopefully our next one will be a bit drier. Check out the PSSP website for more upcoming Inclusion events.

Mrs Claire Cormack - PE Specialist Teacher

Plymouth School Sports Partnership