The Games

What is The Games?

The Games is a one day school-based activity programme ideal for Key Stage 2, ages 7 to 11 (although is easily adapted for KS1, ages 4 to 6, or KS3, ages 12 to 14). It is a day that mixes fun and activity with educational curriculum-based sessions that incorporate PE, RE, PHSE, Art, Geography and other areas. It has been developed with More Than Gold as a response to the London 2012 Games and reflects the specific context of working in schools and so is suitable for schools and pupils of all faiths or none.

How does it work?

Participants are divided into groups (countries) of about 10-15 pupils each of which has a Country Captain (volunteer) who stays with that group all day. There is an Opening and Closing Ceremony (Assembly) to launch and conclude the day for everyone. In between, the countries rotate around three zones – Discovery (RE & PHSE), Creative (Art, Geography etc) and Sports (PE). Throughout the day, the groups are earning points and the Gold Medals are given out in the Closing Ceremony. All the materials you require are available for you to download for free on the right hand menu.

Why choose The Games?

From a school’s perspective, The Games is a great way to involve pupils in a day of fun, activity and value-based learning in which many of the “Learning outside the classroom” aims are covered whilst remaining school-based. It is delivered by an external team and so makes little demand on staff in the way of preparation.

From a church perspective, The Games is a great way of adding value to the school and helps foster good relationships between the churches and schools. The day is based around Christian values and concepts and, in educationally appropriate ways, explores the Christian faith with the pupils involved. It’s also great fun and easy to run because the school already has most of the resources you need and can provide its experience to enable the day to be a memorable one for all the right reasons!