Panathlon Challenge

Posted: Thursday 28th June 2012
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Teachers Comments -

• "What a fantastic experience for all our students, it is such a valuable and worthwhile competition"
• "This is a brilliant opportunity for young people with a range of disabilities to achieve and succeed in sport."
• "Its a fantastic experience for all abilities can join in."
• "Panathlon is our schools biggest sport event all year and you can tell how important it is to the pupils, from the smile on their faces."

• "I like meeting other children like me"
• "I like Boccia - its exciting"
• "Its good for people in wheelchairs and not in wheelchairs to show their abilities"
• "I like the whole day and meeting new people"

Posted: Friday 15th June 2012
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"My name is Connor, I'm 16 and from John Fisher School in Sutton, and I am one of the Young Leaders who have been trained by Panathlon and selected to be an official at the London Final. I am officiating at the Boccia Competition, one of the sports here today. I think it is Brilliant, everyone has really enjoyed themselves and played incredibly well. Thank you to all those who have taken part and funded this brilliant competition. "

Posted: Wednesday 13th June 2012
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Our first impressions were fantastic when we came through the door, the venue looked awesome. All the Panathlon staff were great and Leaders were very supportive to our students. It was great meeting other schools and seeing other competitors having a great time." Ana Maria - Milestone Academy TA


"I thought today was great, I was very nervous but when I won I was happy. Our team done good. Very good day and loved my medals !" Ellie - Competitor

Posted: Tuesday 12th June 2012
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Bringing 4 overly excited pupils to the Panathlon Challenge from a mainstream school gave me a few worries. Would they fit in, would they enjoy it, would the experience be  beneficial? Within seconds of walking through the door the answer was yes! Pupils who are usually 'lost' in mainstream PE were able to compete, celebrate and enjoy. A fantastic day which I hope will just grow! Olympic legacy?? This is the type of event that its all about! I'll bring a bus full next year! Brilliant!"

Caroline Mackey - SSCO/PE Teacher Rodborough School

Posted: Monday 11th June 2012
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The Surrey School Games team were at Horley Leisure Centre today for the Panathlon Sports Training ahead of tomorrow's Panathlon Challenge. It is the first time we've worked in Surrey, so it was great to meet the team whilst covering all the sports; many of the which were new to the 7 delegates. Tomorrow we have 8 new schools making up the 4 teams - so it's going to be a great competition! Really looking forward to it now!
Pictured below some of the SGO's trained by Panathlon, ahead of the Surrey Panathlon.