Pupils at Broom Barns Primary School in Stevenage have taken part in National School Sport Week, promoting recovery from the pandemic through the power of sport.

The Comet: The children tried their hands at martial artsThe children tried their hands at martial arts (Image: Chris Kalaiarasu)

The initiative, run by charity Youth Sport Trust last week, saw Broom Barns pupils - from nursery to Year 6 - try a variety of activities offered by clubs in the local community, including football, wrestling and dancing.

The Comet: Learning how to pack a punch in boxingLearning how to pack a punch in boxing (Image: Chris Kalaiarasu)

Chris Kalaiarasu, the school's PE lead, said: "The aim was to help all the children have a week of fun whilst promoting a happy, healthy and active lifestyle.

"The children had the opportunity to learn new sports skills, giving them a taster of clubs available in the town. The week culminated in a competitive sports day for each class bubble."

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He said it was just what the children needed "after a year in which young people had their worlds turned upside down and sports days and competitions were cancelled amid the pandemic".

The Comet: All smiles from the children during National School Sport WeekAll smiles from the children during National School Sport Week (Image: Chris Kalaiarasu)