Cabot Learning Federation (CLF) schools from Gloucestershire to Somerset came together for an exciting and inclusive day of sport at the University of the West of England (UWE) Frenchay Campus.
The CLF Big Festival of Sport saw primary pupils from Years 5 and 6 secondary students from Years 7 and 8 students from across the trust compete in a wide range of sporting disciplines.
The event provided students with the opportunity to engage in a variety of activities that they wouldn’t typically experience in school or at home. The diverse lineup of activities included karate, korfball, American football, trampolining, cheerleading, climbing, touch rugby, squash, yoga, ultimate frisbee, trim trail and an obstacle course.
The festival operated on a carousel system, with students rotating between three different activities throughout the day ensuring they had a diverse sporting experience.
Encouraging participation over competition, there were no winners or losers—everyone’s involvement was what truly mattered.
James Mooney, the trust’s Senior Curriculum Leader for Physical Education, School Sport and Physical Activity, said: “This event is a great opportunity to offer our disadvantaged students the chance to develop cultural capital through working with their peers from other schools in sporting activities in an aspirational university setting.
“For some, this will be the first time they travel to a university, take part in certain sports or see how sport can allow them to achieve access to opportunities they may think are out of reach.”
The CLF Big Festival of Sport continues to grow an inclusive and encouraging environment, allowing students to explore new activities and visualise a future where they can achieve their goals through sport.
