Oxfordshire Primary Panathlon
The Panathlon Foundation held a pilot Primary Panathlon competition at Abingdon School,
Oxfordshire. Panathlon delivered a competitive Primary competition to 42 students from 5
different schools in the surrounding area. These 5 schools made up 6 teams who would
each try to win the Gold medal; Bishopswood School (A & B team), Kingfisher School, John
Watson School, Fitzwaryn School and Springfield School.
The students, who were completely new to these games had the chance to compete in 8
different activities including, Boccia, Kurling, Flight Path, Table Cricket, Volleybat, Precision
Beanbag, Parachute Popcorn and Football.
Today was very well organised and a lot of fun. It’s been accessible for all our students and
it’s also been a great opportunity to meet other schools. Furthermore, we’ve had the
chance to try a range of new sports and it’s been brilliant for our pupils to follow simple
rules and work as part of a team. K Jones, Teacher at John Watson School
“This is the first time we have ever worked as a competitive team and we would love to
come again.” Sarah Blundell, Teacher at Bishopswood School
After a fantastic day of competition which brought out qualities such as teamwork,
sportsmanship and determination it was Fitzwaryn School who struck Gold with impressive
team displays in Boccia Blast. Second place was awarded to Springfield School just ahead
of bronze medal winners Bishopswood A Team.
A huge thank you must go to the 15 leaders who were previously trained up, from Abingdon
& Witney College and King Alfred’s Academy. These leaders also included 4 Moderate
Learning Difficulty leaders from Abingdon and Witney College.