The Children’s Challenge organises highly competitive national Virtual Challenges for primary schools. The concept is unique. What differentiates these Virtual Challenges is the element of inter-school competition which significantly increases the level of engagement and really brings these events to life.
These events are designed to:
Physically challenge participants
Engender a sense of community and teamwork through competition
Where desirable - be a centrally organised, fund raising opportunity for schools. This saves schools both valuable time and money.
To date, the historic Virtual Distance Challenges have been a tremendous success with over 100 primary schools representing over 30,000 pupils around the UK participating. Each event is hugely competitive and tremendously engaging for children, parents and teachers alike.
Latest Event:
Spring 2021 - Half Term Distance Challenge
This event was a phenomenal success. 88 primary schools representing c28,000 children registered to participate from around the country. In total, schools travelled a total of 71,596 kilometres. To put this into perspective, that is 1.79x around the circumference of the Earth!
An impact analysis was undertaken, with the absolute number of responses, shown below.
Additionally, the participants overall satisfaction with the event was also asked.
For testimonials relating to this event please click on the link below.
Historic Events:
Primary School ‘Walk to School” Competition
Land’s End to John O’Groats
6 schools
527 average daily participants
London to Cairo Duathlon
26 schools
2,786 average daily participants
New York City Marathon
90 year groups
361 average daily participants
Please click on the image above to see the final results.
Historic Creative Challenges:
In addition to the Virtual Distance Challenges, The Children’s Challenge partnered with the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom to bring schools the Big Outdoor Art Challenge on the 6-12th July 2020. The event was a tremendous success with 248 primary schools registering to participate and over 500 submissions. Once again the event was designed to get families venturing outside together for some quality time and great memories.
