21/10/2024
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Cross country competition
Lydiard Park, Swindon
Team competition – for a minimum of 3 pupils (but can include more). We will have races for: yr3/4 girls, yr3/4 boys, yr5/6 girls and yr5/6 boys.The competition will include a race from the park itself (by the lake), into the Lydiard Park Academy fields, and finishing back at park – roughly 1mile long. By starting and finishing in the park, we are able to allow parents to watch.
PLEASE DO NOT ARRIVE AT LYDIARD PARK ACADEMY – you will be re-directed the park.
In addition to team trophies, we will award a medal to the top 3 individuals from each race.
You will need a team sheet for each team you are bringing – please complete these after the race. You can download here: Cross Country Team Sheet
This event is for Fortius PE Member schools only.
Download risk assessment here
07/11/2024
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Swimming Gala (yr5/6)
Highworth Pool, Highworth
The School Games swimming gala is for pupils in years 5 and 6. The gala will consist of a series of individual races and relays for both boys and girls.
25/11/2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Football Competition (yr3/4)
Lydiard Park Academy, Swindon
A fun competitive opportunity for pupils in year 3 and 4 to represent their school. The competition is open to boys and girls (but no actual gender requirements).
03/02/2025
3:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Wilts & Swindon Schools Dance Festival
Wyvern Theatre, Swindon
This is a fantastic opportunity for your pupils to perform on a professional stage and perform in front of family and friends.
06/02/2025
9:30 am - 11:30 am
'B' Team Football (yr5/6)
Abbey Park School, Swindon
A great opportunity for those pupils not usually selected for the school football team to enjoy some competition and represent the school.
13/02/2025
3:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Gloucestershire Schools Dance Festival
Cheltenham Town Hall, Cheltenham Gloucestershire
This is a fantastic opportunity for your pupils to perform on a professional stage and perform in front of family and friends.
25/02/2025
9:30 am - 11:45 am
Netball Competition (yr5/6)
Dorcan, Swindon
A fun competition for pupils in Yrs 5 and 6. We will follow England Netball’s ‘Bee Netball’ format which includes a player rotation (similar to High 5). A team may include a maximum of 2 boys but can be 100% girls if you prefer. Matches will be officiated by sports leaders.
Matches will be played in the dome which can be chilly – please dress appropriately!
This competition is for Fortius Member schools only.
06/03/2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Girls Football (yr5/6)
Nova Hreod School, Swindon
A great opportunity for those pupils not usually selected for the school football team to enjoy some competition and represent the school.
