--- title: "Sydney Russell achieves the Gold standard in the School Games Mark!" url: "https://www.sydneyrussellschool.com/news/2026-09-08-sydney-russell-achieves-the-gold-standard-in-the-school-games-mark" school: "The Sydney Russell School" --- # Sydney Russell achieves the Gold standard in the School Games Mark! ![Image of Sydney Russell achieves the Gold standard in the School Games Mark!](https://files.schudio.com/the-sydney-russell-school-2/images/news/post-covers/10.png) 8 September 2026 Sydney Russell has worked hard to achieve the Gold standard in the School Games Mark by providing a broad and inclusive range of sporting opportunities for all pupils. We have increased participation in competitive and non-competitive activities, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to represent the school and develop their skills, confidence and teamwork. We have also encouraged pupil leadership through sports leaders, playground activities and supporting younger pupils. Staff have continued to develop their knowledge and provision of PE and school sport, while strong links with local schools and sporting organisations have enabled pupils to take part in a variety of competitions and festivals. Our commitment to inclusion, leadership, participation and competition has helped to create a positive sporting culture across the whole school. ![](https://www.sydneyrussellschool.com/images/news/26-27/media/school_games_gold_award.png) [Celebrating Success](https://www.sydneyrussellschool.com/news/tag/celebrating-success) [ The Globe \| 4th September 2026 - Welcome to the new school year!](https://www.sydneyrussellschool.com/news/2026-09-04-the-globe-4th-september-2026-welcome-to-the-new-school-year) [Recommended Book of the Term 2026-27 \| Term 1 ](https://www.sydneyrussellschool.com/news/2026-09-10-recommended-book-of-the-term-2026-27-term-1) ![The Sydney Russell School](https://files.schudio.com/the-sydney-russell-school-2/images/logo/logo-border-white(3).png) ### The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue Dagenham ESSEX RM9 5QT 020 3959 9900 ### Helpful Links - [Term Dates](https://www.sydneyrussellschool.com/term-dates) - [Contact Us](https://www.sydneyrussellschool.com/contact) - [Safeguarding](https://www.sydneyrussellschool.com/safeguarding) - [SEND](https://www.sydneyrussellschool.com/send) - [Work With Us](https://www.sydneyrussellschool.com/recruitment) - [Admissions](https://www.sydneyrussellschool.com/secondary/admissions-secondary) - [Privacy Policy](https://www.sydneyrussellschool.com/privacy-policy-for-the-sydney-russell-school) ### Useful Links - [Curriculum](https://www.sydneyrussellschool.com/curriculum-intent) - [Personal Development](https://www.sydneyrussellschool.com/personal-development) - [Ofsted](https://www.sydneyrussellschool.com/ofsted) - [Policies](https://www.sydneyrussellschool.com/policies) - [Academy Information](https://www.sydneyrussellschool.com/academy-information) - [Accelerated Reader](https://login.renaissance.com/12d2c9ac-effd-460c-8884-557a8cc9c336?state=1646fda9-c0ca-44e6-830d-61c3967399c5) ### Translation [![Partnership Learning](https://files.schudio.com/the-sydney-russell-school-2/images/logo/PLLogo11(1).png)](https://partnershiplearning.com) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/SydneyRussellSchoolOfficial) - [X](https://x.com/SydneyR_School) - [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/@SYDTVCHANNEL) - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-sydney-russell-school) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/sydneyrussellschool_official/) © The Sydney Russell School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.sydneyrussellschool.com/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)