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PSSP PRIMARY INCLUSION ROWING 2025
Published 08/12/25
Monday 08th December 2025 – Today was our annual PSSP Primary Inclusion Rowing event hosted at Cann Bridge School. Teams of children from Victoria Road, Pilgrim, Hyde Park, Whitleigh, Cann Bridge and Courtlands came along to compete in a personal best competition, focusing on self-belief, trying new things and having fun being active. We had some fantastic Sports Leaders with us today – also from Cann Bridge – they assisted the children on the equipment, helped to manage the scoring and encouraged all of the participants – thank you so much for your help – you did an amazing job! Today’s event was all about personal best and striving to beat your own score.

First up was the 100m dash: the children were challenged to row 100m as fast as they can but on their next go they had to try to beat their own score. We also had a 200m dash and a Fish Game challenge for all the children to try and even had some puzzles and art work stations for the children waiting for their turn. I would like to thank the Cann Bridge Sports Leaders again and also Team PSSP – Emma, Tamsin and Josh for all of their help and support – I’m so grateful, thank you. It was such a joy to look around the hall this morning and see so many children smiling and enjoying being active and challenging themselves with something new. Thank you to all of the staff who brought their teams along, I hope you enjoyed it too and would be keen to come along to another PSSP inclusion event. Mrs Cormack PE Specialist Teacher Plymouth School Sports Partnership

Mrs Cormack

PE Specialist Teacher

Plymouth School Sports Partnership

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PSSP Secondary & Special Schools GIRLS Football
Published 08/12/25
Wednesday 03rd December 2025 – Today was our termly Girls only PSSP Inclusive Football event for Secondary age students in mainstream and special schools. Run by girls for girls this event is new to our calendar this year but is already growing in popularity. Representing their schools today were students from Plympton Academy, Tor Bridge High and Devonport High School for Girls. When the teams arrived we quickly went through the focus of the morning – in that this event is really about celebrating women and girls in sport and taking pride in representing their schools. Our all-female team of Sports Leaders from Stoke Damerel were on hand to referee and score all of the games for us. They did a fantastic job as always and the games all ran smoothly and everyone had a good time. Although this event is not really about the competitive element, we do keep scores and at the end of the event, everyone receives a well-earned certificate and we celebrate our achievements. 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. Congratulations to Devonport High School for Girls who were the overall winners today. Well done to everyone who took part though – it was a great event and you all played brilliantly. I’m looking forward to seeing you all at our next one. Check out the PSSP website for upcoming events.

Position Team Points

1st DHSG 15

2nd Tor Bridge 11

3rd Plympton Academy ‘B’ 7

4th Plympton Academy ‘A’ 3

Mrs Claire Cormack

PE Specialist Teacher

Plymouth School Sports Partnership

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PSSP New Age Kurling
Published 27/11/25
Wednesday 26th November 2025 – Another great morning of sport at Plympton Academy with our Sports Leaders running a New Age Kurling event for children in mainstream and special schools. We had 8 teams from 7 schools with us this morning – represented were Hooe, Prince Rock, Old Priory, Widey Court, Leigham, Cann Bridge and Beechwood. On arrival, the teams were greeted by our leaders and introduced to the game and the skills… Played in its original form, New Age Kurling is a target-based sport that has been adapted from curling so that it can be played indoors, on a flat surface. Each player delivers a ‘stone’ towards the target at the other end by sliding it smoothly across the floor. The score is then determined by the number of stones closest to the centre of the target. After a little bit of practice, we get into fun games against other schools and then we are off. We use a round-robin format to try to ensure that every school has the opportunity to play everyone else. We don’t keep scores, instead the focus is very much on developing our skills (both social and physical) and really just having a lot of fun. At the end of the event, every child receives a certificate and I am pleased to say that they all told me they would definitely come back to play again. A huge thank you and well done to our Sports Leaders – you were brilliant with the children and a thank you as well to all of the staff for bringing your teams along. I look forward to seeing you all at another inclusive event soon.

Claire Cormack - PE Specialist Teacher

Plymouth School Sports Partnership

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Inclusion Lead School Newsletter
Published 24/11/25
WELCOME TO THE AUTUMN TERM—DEVON INCLUSION NEWSLETTER

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PSSP Sports Apprenticeship Vacancy
Published 24/11/25
The PSSP seeks an apprentice to support the delivery of school sports programmes across Plymouth. The role involves planning, coaching, and assisting with events, clubs, and outdoor activities. Based at Sir John Hunt College, you'll be an integral part of our dynamic team, helping to inspire young people.

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PSSP Secondary & Special Schools Football

Published 19/11/25

Wednesday 19th November 2025 – Even the forecast for snow couldn’t keep some of our PSSP schools away this morning for our termly Inclusion Football event. Cann Bridge, Tor Bridge, Stoke Damerel and Plympton Academy all came along to take part in our friendly tournament which focuses on Teamwork, Respect and fun. 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. We are incredibly fortunate at these event to be supported by the amazing Sports Leadership students 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. At the end of the morning, when all the games have been played, it is my pleasure to announce the results… congratulations to Stoke Damerel, who were our overall winners today and well done to everyone who took part – you played brilliantly and represented your schools admirably – well done everyone. Thank you to all the teachers who braved the cold with me so that the event could go ahead. I’m already looking forward to our Girls only event coming up later this term – check out the PSSP website and make sure you are booked on.

Position	Team	Points
1st	Stoke Damerel	21
2nd	Plympton Academy A	19
3rd	Plympton Academy B	17
4th	Tor Bridge A	13
5th	Tor Bridge B	11
6th	Cann Bridge	9

Mrs Claire Cormack

PE Specialist Teacher - Plymouth School Sports Partnership.

Plympton Family KS1 Multi Skills Festival November 2025
Published 19/11/25
Monday 17th November 2025 – Today our team of Sports Leaders from Plympton Academy hosted 5 teams of children from PSSP primary schools. Weston Mill, St. Matthew’s, Leigham, Chaddlewood and Plympton St. Mary’s sent along teams consi
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KS2 Multiskills at Coombe Dean
Published 14/11/25
Thursday 13th November 2025 - 56 Pupils from Pilgrim, St Josephs,Hooe, Pomphlett, Whitleigh and Prince Rock primaries came to Coombe Dean School to participate in a multiskills festival. Supported by a great bunch of year 9 sports leaders, the children ran, jumped, hurdled, dribbled and balanced their way around a circuit organised to develop fundamental movement skills. The children had a great time and the leaders were amazing cheering, high fiving and supporting the children throughout the afternoon. Well done and thanks for coming to Coombe Dean school!

Mrs Jan Walpole - PE Specialist Teacher

Coombe Dean School

01752 406961

jwalpole@coombedean.plymouth.sch.uk

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PSSP Primary & Special Schools Football
Published 13/11/25
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

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NGB Award 1 - FA Step Into Sport Girls Coaching Award
Published 23/10/25
Friday 17th October we held the NGB Award 1 - FA Step Into Sport Girls Coaching Award, aimed at KS4 or KS5 Females. The event was held at Eggbuckland Community College, the weather was good, so we were able to use their grass football pitches.

The students Learning Outcomes:
- Explore the skills and qualities that make an effective coach
- Explain the basic principles and skills of the game
- Deliver engaging practices to a group of participants with confidence
The programme included 6 modules
- What is Coaching
- The Game
- Engaging Players
- Practical Coaching
- Planning to Coach
- Step Into Coaching
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KS1 Multiskills Festival
Published 20/10/25
Pupils from Goosewell, Whitleigh and Knowle primary schools attended the KS1 multiskills festival hosted by year 9 students from Coombe Dean school last week. The festival was based around fundamental movement skills so the children enjoyed hopping, balancing, running, throwing, catching and rolling activities. Well done to everyone who tried so hard whilst having fun and to Coombe Dean leaders who were praised for their enthusiasm by visiting staff.

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PSSP Secondary & Special Schools Girls Football
Published 15/10/25
Wednesday 15th October 2026 - Today was our first ever Girls only PSSP Inclusive Football event for secondary-age students in mainstream and special schools. Run by girls for girls, this event was one to remember. We only had 4 teams with us today, but I have a feeling this is going to become a very popular event in future terms. Representing their schools today were students from Cann Bridge, Plympton Academy, Stoke Damerel and Tor Bridge High. There was a real buzz in the air as the teams started to arrive and this continued throughout the event. Our team of all-female Sports Leaders from Stoke Damerel Community College were on hand to referee and score the games but also to be positive role models for the team players. They did an incredible job, everyone who took part had a great time, so thank you for all your hard work today. This event is a round-robin so every school gets to play all the others. 5 points are awarded for a win, 3 points for a draw and 1 point for a loss. Once all the games were completed, we finalised the scores, and we had a certificate presentation in the clubhouse. In the end, 2 teams finished on the same points for 3rd and 4th place and 2 teams finished on the same points for 1st and 2nd spots.

To establish the final order, we looked back over the number of goals scored throughout the tournament, so the final results were (drum roll please)… Congratulations to Tor Bridge High, who were our overall winners today and to Cann Bridge who were our runners-up. Well done to everyone who took part today, I really hope that you all enjoyed it and would be keen to come back again. I am definitely going to host more of these events – I had the best time! Check out the PSSP calendar for more inclusive events.

Mrs Claire Cormack

PE Specialist Teacher - Plymouth School Sports Partnership

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