Mini Olympics – sports, languages and cultures: 10am-2pm, 12th March at Newcastle University Sport and Wellbeing Centre
THIS EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED
Nine North East primary and middle schools (Y3-5) will join Newcastle University Sport for a mini Olympics at the Sport and Wellbeing Centre.
Each school will represent a country whilst participating in a range of sports and events. Throughout the ‘Olympics’, each country will be given some tasks to do around the history, culture and language of their country with support from students.
Registration required by 31st January.
Who is it for?
- Primary and middle school pupils (Years 3-5) and their teachers from schools in Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Sunderland, Gateshead and Durham
- There are places for a maximum of 20 pupils per school from 9 schools
When will it happen?
- 10am-2pm on Thursday 12th March at Newcastle University Sport and Wellbeing Centre, Wallace Street, Newcastle NE2 4DR.
- Children will be required to bring a packed lunch
- THIS EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED
What is the activity?
Schools will participate in an Olympics style sports day where 9 countries will take part in a range of activities.
Part of the day will be based around individual athlete testing type exercises that all young people will have a go at.
The other part of the day will be based around mini versions of team games including, football, basketball, dodgeball etc. In these games, the schools will place lots of little games giving everyone the chance to get involved.
Whilst the programme of sport delivery is going on, there will be a series of country-based tasks that the young people can work through in their group. There will then be chance to share some of this with the other ‘countries’ to share their learning.
The event will aim to bring everyone together to enjoy sport through the lens of different countries and cultures.
How do I get involved?
THIS EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED
Registration is required to attend this event and opens in mid-November 2025 . The event will be offered to 6 schools (20 pupils each) on a first come first served basis. School should register interest by 31st January.
Click here and complete the online form to register interest
Once you have signed up, Newcastle University Sport will be in touch directly to confirm whether your school has a place.
For those with places, Newcastle University Sport will provide further details around the day and answer any other questions you might have.
Further information and links
Click here to find out more about Newcastle University Sports Leadership
Who is organising this?
- The event is being organised by Newcastle University Sport
- Named contact person: Maddy Wood
- Email: maddy.wood@newcastle.ac.uk
