Throwback Festival KS3 🔙

Name: Throwback festival KS3
Start: 2027-04-30T11:30:00+01:00
End: 2027-04-30T13:00:00+01:00
Location: Devonshire Wreck

Get ready to rewind the clock and play for fun at the Throwback Festival! This event is a brilliant opportunity for pupils to get active and experience classic, traditional school games in an inclusive, non-pressured environment. We’re on a mission to build social connections and revive timeless playground favourites like axe throwing, crown green bowling, tug-of-war, tag games and kerbie. It’s all about rediscovering the pure joy of movement, encouraging team spirit, and creating unforgettable memories on the field. Bring your energy and let’s play!

Objective: To increase physical activity levels and social connection among pupils by using classic, traditional playground sports to build teamwork, confidence, and positive attitudes toward movement.

Intent: Promote lifelong enjoyment of physical activity through accessible play

Target Audience: Each school is invited to nominate mixed-gender teams of 8 to 10 pupils from KS3 who lack confidence and participate less regularly in organised school sports.

Please select pupils who:

Do not typically represent the school in traditional competitive fixtures.
Enjoy casual physical activity and playground games over structured sports.
Are capable of working well as part of a team.
Will represent the school with enthusiasm, maturity, and respect.
Are excited to try retro physical challenges and encourage their peers.

Event Format:

Pupils will compete in a retro-style carousel featuring traditional activities such as axe throwing, crown green bowling, tug-of-war, tag games and kerbie.
Stations emphasise cooperative play, simple strategies, and inclusive participation.
Every activity is designed for high engagement fun.
All necessary traditional game equipment will be provided.

Logistics: