Wednesday 17th December 2025 – Today was a shining example of Girl Power! Our termly PSSP Inclusive Football event just for girls was hosted by an all-female team of Sports Leaders from Stoke Damerel. We have 7 schools with us today, prepared to face the weather to take part in our friendly round-robin tournament. Represented today was Courtlands, Yealmpstone Farm, Beechwood, Pilgrim, Knowle, Mount Street and College Road. This event is aimed at promoting teamwork, respect and most importantly – having lots of fun! Speaking to the teams on arrival, a number of children told me that they were nervous but I think these lasted about 30 seconds into the first game and then it was smiles all-round. One of the girls who had spoke to me at the beginning said ‘this is awesome’ as she sprinted past me! I certainly this so too – it is fantastic to see what girls can do and how much fun we can have playing together. Our Sports Leaders did an amazing job as always (thank you ladies) of refereeing and scoring. At the end of the event, all of the scores are tallied and we do a presentation back inside in the warm. Congratulations to Pilgrim who were our overall winners today and to College Road who were right on their heals in runner-up position. Well done to everyone who played today – you represented your schools admirably and above all, I really hope you had fun. I look forward to seeing you at another PSSP event coming up in 2026! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from team PSSP.

Mrs Claire Cormack

PE Specialist Teacher

Plymouth School Sports Partnership