Oundle School’s “Have a Go Day” (HAGD) has been running for twenty eight years and has established itself as a favourite date in the special needs clubs’ and schools’ calendars.
Despite the weather, on 23 September over 120 visitors to the School, hosted by over 150 pupils took part in various activities including swimming, badminton, basketball, archery, football, karaoke, face painting and art.
Liz Dillarstone, Head of Community Action at Oundle School commented, “HAGD is really encouraging environment in which our visitors can try their hand at new sports and activities in a safe and familiar environment.
It is lovely to see the faces of our guests light up at the prospect of sampling activities which many people take for granted. Their presence is like a breath of fresh air and our pupils are privileged to host them.”
Some visitors make a bee-line for their favourite activity as soon as they arrive; the archery is always extremely popular and well supported. Others like to try their hand at karaoke, art or swimming and football is always popular.