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Sports day is one of the few dates in the educational calendar that focuses exclusively on skills learnt outside of the classroom. […] To make the most of the opportunity, we can think about how we use sports day to foster the toolkit of skills that underpins the essential attributes of grit and resilience, including self-awareness, creativity, trust, and empathy.

Dr John Allan, Head of Impact & Breakthrough Learning, PGL Beyond

Dr John Allan shares practical tips on how teachers can use sports day to fuel personal growth. Read the full article on Teacherwire – Sports day – How to use it to fuel pupils’ personal growth

Children run a race on a track, viewed from behind, while an article about the importance of perseverance and resilience in sports day is displayed above them.