Primary Panathlon 2023 - News - Wandsworth School Games

Primary Panathlon 2023

The first Primary Panathlon of the year was held at Southfields Academy on 17th October. Panathlon is a Multi-Sport Competition for young pupils with special educational needs and involved 120 youngsters from 16 primary & special schools in Wandsworth, was a fantastic success, supported by 17 sports leaders from Southfields Academy.

The Sports Leaders were responsible for overseeing a number of adapted activities designed to engage a wide range of SEND students, including; Boccia, New Age Kurling, Tennis Slalom, Polybat, Precision Bean Bag, Flight Path, Skittles and mini basketball.

The feedback from all the teachers was extremely positive, with many of them going out of their way to compliment the sports leaders for making it such a memorable event for the the children participating. They very surprised that it was the first time many of the sports leaders had lead an event.  

Ms O'Kane from Paddock School said "Once again it was a great Panathlon event. Many thanks for organising - our pupils had a really fab time and the sports leaders from Southfields were amazing" 

Mark Bullock from Panathlon said, “It was a great day with lots of children and teachers with big smiles on their faces. The sports leaders from Southfields were excellent and a credit to the school!”Congratulations to the following Year 

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