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  • Plympton Family Y1 Cricket 2026

    Published 13/05/26

    Tuesday 12th May 2026 – Another exciting afternoon at Plympton Academy today as our Sports Leaders hosted our annual Y1 Cricket festival. We had 4 teams today: Chaddlewood x 2, Plympton St. Maurice and St. Matthew’s. Prior to their arrival, the sports leaders completed their training so they were ready to welcome our guests and get them underway immediately. First off, the leaders organised a warm-up game for each team which is designed to develop their fielding skills and an awareness of when they need to chase the ball. After that, it was on to batting skills and learning when/how to score runs. Then it was time to get competitive… In a variation of Kwik Cricket, we looked at how many runs each school could score as a team over 3 rounds. It was fantastic to see so many children enjoying playing and having so much fun with their teammates. The more we played, the more everyone improved and soon there were some high scores coming in. There were quite a few superstars in our midst as well, so we will be signposting to our local cricket clubs! At the end of the event, we said a huge thank you to the Plympton Academy sports leaders and everyone who took part received a well-deserved certificate. Congratulations to all the children taking part today – what fantastic team work – we hope that you all enjoyed it. I can’t wait for our next event – check out the PSSP website to see what is coming up.

    Mrs Cormack

    PE Specialist Teacher for Plympton Academy and the Plymouth School Sports Partnership.

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  • PSSP Secondary & Special Schools Football

    Published 07/05/26

    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.

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  • PSSP Y7 Cup Final 2026

    Published 04/05/26

    On Thursday we welcomed Eggbuckland and Plymstock to a very windy DHSB in the finals of the annual Y7 cup.

    Both sides had good spells throughout the game and showed great grit and determination to get the win.

    It was Eggbuckland who broke the deadlock Midway through the first half after a throw in was controlled and cooly converted past the goalkeeper. Plymstock kept going and their efforts were rewarded with an equaliser with 15 minutes to go. With chances coming for both sides in the remainder of the game, both goalkeepers pulled off some magnificent saves to keep the game tied. The game finished 1-1 resulting in penalties to decide the tie. Heroic saves from the Eggbuckland keeper grasped the win for Eggbuckland in a very closely contested game. Well done to both teams! Final score 4-3 Eggbuckland on penalties,

     

     

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  • Tamsin Lucas – School Games Organiser & Administrator ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

    Published 30/04/26

    We are really pleased to share the good news that Tamsin Lucas will be taking on the role of School Games Organiser for the PSSP with immediate effect, continuing through to the end of this academic year.

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  • NEW EVENT - KS1 Cheerleading Festival 2026

    Published 29/04/26

    We were delighted to introduce an exciting new addition to our calendar this year with the KS1 Primary Schools Cheerleading Event, held today. This vibrant and energetic event brought together young pupils from across the city to celebrate movement, teamwork, and creativity in a fun and inclusive environment.

    As a brand-new event for 2026, the cheerleading festival was designed to give Key Stage 1 children the opportunity to perform, build confidence, and experience the joy of physical activity in a supportive, non-competitive setting. Schools arrived full of enthusiasm, and plenty of smiles.

    The atmosphere throughout the afternoon was electric, with children encouraging one another and proudly demonstrating the routine they had been practising at the end of the event. The event highlighted key values such as teamwork, cooperation, and self-expression, while also helping to develop fundamental movement skills.

    The event provided for all pupils to participate, regardless of experience.

    The addition of cheerleading to the programme reflects our ongoing commitment to offering diverse and engaging activities that inspire a lifelong love of physical activity.

    It was a fantastic celebration of energy, creativity, and young talent—well done to all the schools and pupils who took part. Also, a massive thank you to the young sports leaders who supported the event from DSHG you were all amazing - Picture below.

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  • PSSP Primary & Special Schools Football

    Published 29/04/26

    Wednesday 29th April 2026 – Today was our first PSSP Inclusion Football event for this Term. 4 teams (Pomphlett, Cann Bridge and 2 teams from Courtlands) came along to take part in our very relaxed and friendly Football festival. We had two willing volunteers with us today to referee and score – huge thank you to Jacob (PSSP) and John for making this such an enjoyable event for all of the children. We played a round-robin format which meant that everyone had an opportunity to play against all of the other teams. At these events, 5 points are awarded for a win, 3 points for a draw and 1 point for a loss. At the end of the morning, when there are lots more red cheeks than when we started, the scores are announced and we do a certificate presentation in the main room. Congratulations to ‘Courtlands B’ who were our overall winners today. Well done to everyone who took part, I hope you enjoyed it and would be keen to come along again. Thank you to all of the staff for bringing your teams along – I hope to see you at another inclusion event very soon.

    Mrs Claire Cormack

    PE Specialist Teacher

    Plymouth School Sports Partnership

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  • Y5&6 Quadkids Event 2026

    Published 28/04/26

    Today we delivered a successful Y5&6 Quadkids Athletics event at Foulston Park, bringing together pupils from six primary schools for an afternoon of fun, competition and physical activity.

    Quadkids is a unique athletics format designed to introduce young people to the core skills of track and field. Throughout the event, pupils competed in four disciplines: sprinting, endurance running, throwing and jumping. Each challenge encouraged participants to demonstrate a range of athletic abilities while developing confidence, resilience and teamwork.

    The event welcomed enthusiastic teams from across Plymouth, with pupils showing excellent sportsmanship, determination and support for one another throughout the afternoon. The inclusive nature of Quadkids allowed all participants to have an equal opportunity to contribute to their team’s overall score, regardless of individual strengths.

    Alongside the physical benefits, the event supported wider outcomes linked to teamwork, leadership and positive behaviour. Pupils represented their schools with pride, embraced healthy competition and celebrated personal and collective achievements. Results will be sent out to schools by the end of the week.

    The PSSP team would like to thank all participating schools, staff and the sports leaders from Coombe Dean for their support in making the KS2 Quadkids event such a success. Events like this play a vital role in inspiring young people to enjoy physical activity and develop a lifelong love of sport.

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  • KS1 Quadkids 2026

    Published 28/04/26

    Today KS1 children took part in an exciting QuadKids athletics event, enjoying a morning filled with energy, enthusiasm and fantastic sporting effort.

    QuadKids is a multi‑activity designed to introduce young children to athletics in a fun and accessible way. Pupils took part in four different activities, including running, throwing and jumping events, giving everyone the chance to take part, try something new and celebrate their abilities.

    The children approached each activity with great determination and smiles on their faces. It was wonderful to see how they listened carefully to instructions, tried their best and encouraged one another throughout the event. There was a real sense of teamwork and positivity, with pupils cheering on their classmates and celebrating everyone’s efforts.

    For many children, this was their first experience of a structured athletics event, and they should be extremely proud of how well they represented their class and school. The event helped to develop key skills such as coordination, confidence, resilience and sportsmanship.

    A big well done to all of our Key Stage 1 pupils for taking part so enthusiastically. Thank you also to the staff and adults who helped to organise and support the event, ensuring it ran smoothly and was enjoyable for everyone.

    It was a brilliant morning of physical activity and fun, and we are very proud of all the children who took part.

     

     

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  • PSSP Primary Boccia

    Published 28/04/26

    Monday 27th April 2026 – Our Plympton Academy Sports Leaders were back in action this morning, hosting another of our PSSP Primary Inclusion Boccia events. 10 teams from 6 schools cam along to take part in our friendly event aimed at developing new skills and having a lot of fun. On arrival Boringdon, Widey Court, Plympton St. Mary’s, Old Priory, Cann Bridge and Courtlands were welcomed and introduced to the sport by our leaders. With a little time for practice, we then dove straight in with playing some games against another team. Boccia is a Paralympic sport that is played from a seated position. It is a target game that involves accuracy and strategy and more importantly, is a lot of fun. We don’t keep any scores at these events, instead the focus is on having fun, meeting other children from different schools and developing our target skills. We play a few games and then move around so each school can play as many other children as possible. I would like to say a huge thank you to our leaders from Plympton Academy (pictured below) – you were incredibly professional, the games were well organised and all of the children had a great time – thank you all. A big thank you as well to Tamsin (PSSP) for supporting me at todays’ event. Thank you to all of the schools who attended, I hope you will be keen to come along to another event soon - Check out the PSSP website for more upcoming Inclusion events.

    Claire Cormack

    Plymouth School Sports Partnership PE Specialist Teacher

     

     

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  • KS2 Cheerleading Festival 2026

    Published 22/04/26

    We were so excited to invite schools to take part in our Key Stage 2 Cheerleading Festival today at the Life Centre for a vibrant and energetic celebration of teamwork, creativity, and physical activity.

    Fourteen primary schools attended this non-competitive event designed to give pupils the opportunity to perform a choreographed cheer routine in a fun, inclusive, and supportive environment. The festival encouraged confidence-building, cooperation, and self-expression, allowing every participant to shine.

    Event Details:

    • Participants: Key Stage 2 pupils (Years 3–6)
    • Format: Everyone at the end performed a short cheerleading routine
    • Focus: Fun, participation, and performance rather than competition

    Aims of the Festival:

    • To promote physical activity and healthy lifestyles
    • To develop teamwork, coordination, and rhythm
    • To build confidence through performance
    • To provide a platform for creativity and school pride

    All students received positive feedback and a certificate of participation to celebrate their efforts and achievements.

    Well done to all the enthusiastic performers for creating a memorable, high-energy event. We hope you all had fun.

    We would also like to say a massive thank you to the leaders from DHSG for supporting the event, you were all outstanding, (Pictured below)

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  • PLYMPTON FAMILY TAG RUGBY 2026

    Published 22/04/26

    Tuesday 21st April 2026 – Perfect weather for flying kites today, perhaps slightly breezy for our annual Plympton Family Tag Rugby coaching event but… 4 teams (3 teams from Montpelier and 1 team from Chaddlewood) came along to take part in our non-competitive coaching festival. Today’s focus was not on winning but on helping children to develop their Tag Rugby skills and team-work ahead of the PSSP competition later in the term. All of the teams had the opportunity to play against each other and our Sports Leaders (who were our fabulous referees) were encouraged to coach throughout, as well as the teachers – to identify any consistent errors and work on them. As it turned out, there were very few inconsistencies – we had 4 well drilled teams this afternoon which I am sure will prove to be very competitive at the upcoming festival. It was such an enjoyable event today – no pressure to get the win, just children enjoying being physically active and playing sport with friends. Best of luck at the upcoming PSSP competition all and a huge thank you to Charlie and Finley for their incredible refereeing.

    Mrs Claire Cormack

    PE specialist Teacher for Plympton Academy

    Plymouth School Sports Partnership

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  • Y7 Cunningham Cup 2026

    Published 30/03/26

    On Friday 27th March 2026 we welcomed 6 Schools to King George V playing fields for the annual Year 7 Cunningham Cup Rugby tournament. The games were split between 3 pitches with every school playing one another in a round-robin format. From the first whistle to the last, there were great skills, teamwork and resilience on display from everyone involved. Well done to DHSB who ran out victorious, winning the gold after going unbeaten all day. Our silver medal winners were St Boniface, and bronze went to Eggbuckland, but it really could have gone any way on a different day, so well done to everyone involved. Also a big thank you to OPM for letting us have access to their amazing facilities.

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