We are delighted to announce that Ide Hill Church of England School has achieved the School Games GOLD Mark Award for the 2024/25 academic year.
The School Games Mark is a Government-led award scheme launched in 2012, facilitated by the Youth Sport Trust to reward schools for their commitment to the development of competition across their school and into the community, and we are delighted to have been recognised for our success.
Throughout this academic year, the children have engaged in MANY events and competitions in school and out. These have been both inclusive and competitive events, including most children across the school and we are very proud of all of them! This year the children have participated in an increasing number of clubs and have had the opportunity to try new sports and get involved with other schools. We have developed sports leaders within the school and made playtimes and in class learning more active.
As part of our application, we were asked to fulfil criteria in the areas of participation, competition, workforce and clubs, and we are pleased that the hard work of everyone at our school has been rewarded this year. A special thanks to all staff members for supporting in this journey.
We look forward to applying once again in 2026 and hopefully achieving a Platinum Mark in 3 years time!