SPORT
In 2023-2024 we participated in many sporting events including:
- Year 6 Sports Leader training
- Netball
- Football
- District Sports
- Panathlon events - ten pin bowling and multi-sports
- Tennis
- Dance
- Whole School Cross Country
- School Mini Marathon
- EYFS & Y1 Teddy Bear Festival
- Year 2 Mini Olympics
- Gifted and Talents "Rising Stars"
- Year 3 orienteering
- Y4 Girls Football
- KS2 Swimming
Top 3 in the Sports Partnership for Cross Country
1st place for Y3/4 Gymnastics Team in Essex; 2nd place for Y1/2 & Y5/6 in Essex
1st/2nd/3rd positions in Sports Partnership for Sportshall Athletics
The Panathlon Foundation worked with a number of children across the school this half-term in a range of sports that are adapted for people with additional needs.
Essex Champions - 1st Place in Panathlon Ten Pin Bowling
Downham are part of the William deFerrers School Sport Partnership. We work closely with a number of schools in the local area to provide a wide range of sporting opportunities for our children.
Below you find copies of our competitive sports policy and our sports premium report:
Downham achieved the SILVER School Games award for 2023-2024!
Our Year 6 Sports Leaders assist in planning and delivering lessons and training for competitions.
