Amwell View School’s pupils were invited to participate in a Boccia Championship held at Wodson Park (Ware). On Wednesday 25th March 2026, two teams made up of pupils from Students 1 and Students 2 classes represented Amwell View School in the Herts School Games U19 Special Schools Boccia Championships. Each team participated in an all-day tournament playing six games against local special schools in the Hertfordshire area.
Boccia (pronounced bot-cha) is a target sport where players throw a leather ball to get as close as possible to a white target ball called the jack. It is similar in concept to bowls or pétanque, but uniquely adapted for athletes with severe physical impairments. Boccia is one of the most inclusive, strategic, and precision-based Paralympic sports – designed specifically for athletes with physical disabilities – and it’s also widely played in UK schools, especially special schools.
Sam Wood, Students 1 Class Teacher said “We had a wonderful time playing Boccia matches with our peers and new friends from other schools. It was a great celebration of skills and physical activity for our pupils to be a part of. The pupils had a wonderful time, demonstrating their understanding and skills of Boccia that they have learnt in school during their PE lessons. We were very proud of them all.”
