Sports Reports 2019-2020
Specsavers ‘Virtual’ Sussex School Games
In light of the current situation and the fact that all the Sporting Events including the Sussex School Games have been cancelled, Active Sussex and the School Games Organiser network have put together an exciting virtual challenge. Hopefully this will allow those of you that want it, some competition while encouraging exercise.
How Does It Work?
Every week throughout the summer term, a different sport will take place, made up of four personal sporting challenges which can be completed from home; in the living room, kitchen or garden, or at school.
Scores for each challenge will be submitted online, and will contribute towards the school’s average score, so it doesn’t matter whether you are a big school or small school. Gold, silver and bronze medals will be awarded to the best scoring schools in each sport, with separate Primary and Secondary competitions. There will also be an Active Adults category with trophies up for grabs, so parents, teachers and carers can get involved and represent the school too. As well as medals in individual sports, overall leaderboards will be kept, and overall Sussex Champions crowned at the end of the summer term.
A new sport, and it’s four challenges, will be published at 9.30am on a Monday morning, on www.sussexschoolgames.co.uk, on social media, and sent directly to those signed up to the mailing list. Participants have until midday on Friday to submit their scores, and leaderboards will be published later that day.
Adaptations for Space, Equipment and Inclusivity
Participants will have differing space and equipment available, and each challenge comes with some example adaptations which can be made where necessary. Creativity and problem solving is encouraged throughout, to make sure that as many people can get involved in the competition as possible. There are also some example adaptations for people with disabilities, to ensure that sports are inclusive and accessible for everybody.
Get Involved
It all kicks off at 9.15am on Monday 27 April with the ‘Virtual’ Opening Ceremony on social media, and the launch of the first sport.Anybody can take part, and whilst there is no ‘official’ sign-up required, we would encourage you to sign-up to the mailing list to get updates, challenges and results sent to you directly, and also to follow on social media to help spread the word.
Twitter: @SussexSchGames
Facebook: Specsavers Sussex School Games
Instagram: @SussexSchGames
TikTok: @SussexSchGames
Leaderboards
There are lots of ways to win with the Specsavers ‘Virtual’ Sussex School Games. We have overall leaderboards for Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Active Adults running throughout the Summer Term, as well as weekly leaderboards for each individual sport. In addition, there is also the overall School Games Area leaderboard, so as well as representing your school, you’ll be representing your local area team.
Spirit of the Games
Ultimately, the objective of the Specsavers ‘Virtual’ Sussex School Games is to keep as many children as possible active during this period, and to help them benefit from the physical, mental and social positives that representing your school team can bring.We need the help of schools and parents to get as many children engaged as possible, and will be awarding special ‘Spirit of the Games’ awards to the schools who are getting the most people up and active.
Training Prizes
Practice makes perfect, so participants are encouraged to train and improve each week to be the best that they can be. As a bit of extra-motivation, each Monday we’ll be setting a new training challenge alongside the sporting competition, with the chance to win a £50 Amazon voucher as a prize.
Participants simply need to upload their training videos and pictures to Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, and include the hashtag #SussexSchGames, and a weekly winner will be selected at random. These can be posted from a parent’s account.
Children Without Internet Access
Not all children have access to the internet, so there will be a printable pack available for each sport which teachers/carers can pass on. There will be a hardcopy of a scorecard in these packs to record scores, which can be transferred to the online form by somebody with internet access before the 12pm Friday deadline.
Sport Leaderboards
Netball & Basketball
Primary School Netball & Basketball Leaderboard
Spirit of the Games: Southwater Junior Academy (Southwater), Central Sussex Dolphins
1. Balfour Primary School (Brighton), Brighton & Hove Hawks, Average: 87.0
2. Peter Gladwin Primary School (Brighton), Brighton & Hove Hawks, 80.0
3. White Meadows Primary Academy (Littlehampton), Southern Sharks, 75.0
A full leaderboard can be viewed here.
Secondary School Netball & Basketball Leaderboard
Spirit of the Games: Blatchington Mill School (Hove), Brighton & Hove Hawks
1. Gildredge House (Eastbourne), South Downs Giants, Average: 77.0
2. King’s Academy Ringmer (Ringmer), South Downs Giants, 72.5
3. The Littlehampton Academy (Littlehampton), Southern Sharks, 71.0
A full leaderboard can be viewed here.
Active Adults Netball & Basketball Leaderboard
1. West Park CofE Primary School (Worthing), Southern Sharks, Average: 95.0
2. St Lawrence CofE Primary School (Hurstpierpoint), Mid Sussex Panthers, 91.0
3. Ferring C of E Primary School (Worthing), Southern Sharks, 89.0
A full leaderboard can be viewed here.
Gym & Fitness
Primary School Gym & Fitness Leaderboard
Spirit of the Games: Southwater Junior Academy (Southwater), Central Sussex Dolphins
1. Wisborough Green Primary School (Billingshurst), Central Sussex Dolphins, Average Score: 137.0
2. Wivelsfield Primary School (Wivelsfield Green), North Wealden Warriors, 132.0
3. Pound Hill Junior School (Crawley), Crawley Cougars, 127.8
A full leaderboard can be viewed here.
Secondary School Gym & Fitness Leaderboard
Spirit of the Games: Blatchington Mill School (Hove), Brighton & Hove Hawks
1. Brighton College (Brighton), Brighton & Hove Hawks, Average Score: 137.0
2. The Angmering School (Littlehampton), Southern Sharks, 123.2
3. Yapton Home Schoolers (Yapton), West Sussex West Wolverines, 109.5
A full leaderboard can be viewed here.
Active Adults Gym & Fitness Leaderboard
1. Sackville School (East Grinstead), Mid Sussex Panthers, Average Score: 172.0
2. Warden Park School (Haywards Heath), Mid Sussex Panthers, 164.0
3. St Wilfrid’s CofE Primary School (Haywards Heath), Mid Sussex Panthers, 159.0
A full leaderboard can be viewed here.
Football
Primary School Football Leaderboard
Spirit of the Games: Leechpool Primary School (Horsham), Central Sussex Dolphins
1. St Thomas a Beckett School (Eastbourne), South Downs Giants, Average Score: 134.0
2. Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School (Heathfield), North Wealden Warriors, 128.0
3. Firle Church of England Primary School (Lewes), South Downs Giants, 110.0
A full leaderboard can be viewed here.
Secondary School Football Leaderboard
Spirit of the Games: Uckfield College (Uckfield), North Wealden Warriors
1. Brighton College (Brighton), Brighton & Hove Hawks, Average Score: 125.0
2. Felpham Community College (Bognor Regis), West Sussex West Wolverines, 118.0
3. Tanbridge House School (Horsham), Central Sussex Dolphins, 111.0
A full leaderboard can be viewed here.
Active Adults Football Leaderboard
1. St John’s Church of England Primary School (Crowborough), North Wealden Warriors, Average Score: 134.0
2. River Beach Primary School (Littlehampton) Southern Sharks 124.0
3. Ferring C of E Primary School (Worthing) Southern Sharks 118.0
A full leaderboard can be viewed here.
Tennis
Primary School Tennis Leaderboard
Spirit of the Games: Little Common School (Little Common), Hastings & Rother Leopards
1. White Meadows Primary Academy (Littlehampton), Southern Sharks, Average Score: 201.0
2. Wadhurst CofE Primary School, (Wadhurst), North Wealden Warriors, 195.0
3. Lancing College Preparatory School at Worthing (Worthing), Southern Sharks, 184.0
A full leaderboard can be viewed here.
Secondary School Tennis Leaderboard
Spirit of the Games: Uckfield College (Uckfield), North Wealden Warriors
1. Lancing College Preparatory School At Hove (Hove), Southern Sharks, Average Score: 209.0
2. Patcham High School (Brighton), Brighton & Hove Hawks, 193.0
3. Shoreham College (Shoreham-by-Sea), Southern Sharks, 192.2
A full leaderboard can be viewed here.
Active Adults Tennis Leaderboard
1. St Paul’s Catholic College (Burgess Hill), Mid Sussex Panthers, Average Score: 255.0
2. Lindfield Primary Academy (Haywards Heath), Mid Sussex Panthers, 245.0
3. Chantry Community Primary School (Bexhill-on-Sea), Hastings & Rother Leopards, 243.0
A full leaderboard can be viewed here.
Hockey
Spirit of the Games: Leechpool Primary School (Horsham), Central Sussex Dolphins
1. St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School (Hartfield), North Wealden Warriors, Average Score: 144.0
2. Whytemead Primary School (Worthing), Southern Sharks, Average Score: 142.0
3. Jarvis Brook Primary School (Crowborough), North Wealden Warriors, Average Score: 130.0
A full leaderboard can be viewed here.
Secondary School Hockey Leaderboard
Spirit of the Games: Uckfield College (Uckfield), North Wealden Warriors
1. St Philip Howard Catholic School (Bognor Regis), West Sussex West Wolverines, Average Score: 138.0
2. Beacon Academy (Crowborough), North Wealden Warriors, Average Score: 128.8
3. Yapton Home Schoolers (Yapton), West Sussex West Wolverines, Average Score: 128.0
A full leaderboard can be viewed here.
Active Adults Hockey Leaderboard
1. Thomas Bennett Community College (Crawley), Crawley Cougars, Average Score: 155.0
2. Cottesmore St Mary’s Catholic Primary School (Hove), Brighton & Hove Hawks, Average Score: 151.0
3. St Margaret’s CofE Primary School (Crawley), Crawley Cougars, Average Score: 150.0
A full leaderboard can be viewed here.
Spirit of the Games Leaderboards
Netball & Basketball
Primary School Spirit of the Games Leaderboard
1. Southwater Junior Academy (Southwater), Central Sussex Dolphins
2. St Margaret’s CofE Primary School (Crawley), Crawley Cougars
3. Chesswood Junior School (Worthing), Southern Sharks
Secondary School Spirit of the Games Leaderboard
1. Blatchington Mill School (Hove), Brighton & Hove Hawks
2. Uckfield College (Uckfield), North Wealden Warriors
3. Davison Church of England High School for Girls (Worthing), Southern Sharks
The Spirit of the Games leaderboard is based on the number of entries from children. See if your school made it into the Top 25 in the Primary School or Secondary School categories, here.
KS2 Autumn House Matches
On Wednesday 20thNovember we had our Autumn House Matches. The children had already met in their houses and decided whether they were going to play hockey or football. This was a lovely morning and all KS2 children participated, demonstrating some of the skills they have learnt during their PE lessons this term.
This was also the first opportunity of the year to fully utilise our new House Captains and Sports Leaders. The House Captains managed their teams and tried to keep them as even as possible. The Sports Leaders worked really hard, taking on many roles including time keeping, scoring and referring the games.
Hockey
We played this as a mixed 6-a-side tournament. Some of the younger children were slightly apprehensive but they were well looked after by the Year 5s and 6s who showed great leadership skills.
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Brewhurst |
Drungewick |
Malham |
Southlands |
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Brewhurst |
- |
4-1 |
1-1 |
2-3 |
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Drungewick |
1-4 |
- |
9-0 |
0-2 |
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Malham |
1-1 |
0-9 |
- |
1-6 |
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Southlands |
3-2 |
2-0 |
6-1 |
- |
The teams were given 3 points for a win, 2 points for a draw and 1 point for a loss. The results were:
1st Southlands (9 )
2nd Brewhurst (6)
3rdDrungewick (5)
4th Malham (4)
Football
We played this as a mixed 6-a-side tournament. For many of the children, this was the first time they had played competitively and had to quickly learn about positions.
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Brewhurst |
Drungewick |
Malham |
Southlands |
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Brewhurst |
- |
0-4 |
0-0 |
0-3 |
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Drungewick |
4-0 |
- |
1-3 |
0-1 |
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Malham |
0-1 |
3-1 |
- |
0-1 |
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Southlands |
3-0 |
1-0 |
1-0 |
- |
The teams were given 5 points for a win, 3 points for a draw and 1 point for a loss. The results were:
1st Southlands (9)
2nd Malham (5)
3rd Drungewick (5)
4th Brewhurst (4)
A huge thank you to the parents who came along to support.