Bewbush Academy Sports Day Colour Run

Crawley Town Community Foundation were ready with yellow powdered paint at the Bewbush Primary School sports day Colour Run.

Last week, Bewbush Academy Primary School transformed their annual sports day into a colourful celebration of community spirit, inclusivity, and fun - with support from the Crawley Town Community Foundation through our Premier League Primary Stars programme.

From start to finish, the day was an example of what happens when schools and community organisations come together. Pupils spent the morning rotating through various field events, supported by coaches, but the highlight of the day? A high-energy Colour Run that saw children, staff, and coaches splashed in vibrant hues as they raced across the school field — laughing, cheering, and creating memories that will last for years.

A Partnership that Goes Beyond One Day

The Foundation’s Premier League Primary Stars Coordinator, Nathan Hull, was on hand with members of our Football and Sports Participation team to support the day’s events.

“We’ve helped run some of the field events and then got involved with a colour run, just to bring the school together and have a right old laugh to finish their sports day.”

Hull highlighted the deeper relationship between the Foundation and the school, noting the regular PSHE, English and maths programmes they deliver, in addition to lunch-time and after-school clubs.

“We also work with a lot of the teachers in supporting them in PE - improving their confidence and delivery of the subject… A lot of the students recognise both myself and the other coaches.”

For many children at Bewbush, the presence of local football coaches made the day feel extra special.

“For children, not many of them can say that at the sports day that I did at my primary school, my local football club - the team I watch on the weekend - the coaches all came in and got involved to help run it,” Hull added. “It helps make it a memorable day that they can take with them to secondary school and beyond.”

Building Confidence, Inspiring Futures

Teacher Claire Farndon reflected on the impact the day had not only on the pupils but on staff as well.

“Having the Crawley Town support for the children is huge,” she said. “It inspires our young boys and girls to go on to that profession... and even past football, there is a career for them in the wider community.”

Farndon praised the event’s inclusivity and having the sport of Foundation coaches: “From a teachers point-of-view it’s been amazing today. I’ve got children in my class who were a bit nervous doing the colour run so it meant it could free me up so I was able to join in. I had a child attached to each hand, and we were able to go round together. It meant the staff could join in and support the most anxious children because we have amazing volunteers - it’s made for an amazing community event.”

A Day to Remember

As the colours settled and the laughter echoed across the field, Bewbush Sports Day 2025 closed as more than just a school event — it was a shared celebration of connection, wellbeing, and positivity.

We’re proud to support schools like Bewbush Academy through the Premier League Primary Stars programme and help build confident, active, and inspired young people across our community.