CWLschoolsHealthAndWellbeing@gateshead.gov.uk

#INSPIRE150 is our annual physical activity staff challenge, available to EXTRA schools. The challenge involves tracking 150 (or more) minutes of exercise each week for 10 weeks, using the STRAVA app. It's a fun and motivating way to boost wellbeing, stay active and connect with colleagues. The challenge is also an opportunity to win weekly prizes, milestone prizes, and the chance for an individual to win one final “high-level prize”! On top of this, school teams will go head-to-head to climb the weekly leaderboards, striving to complete all 10 weeks and be in with a chance to win next years’ EXTRA package completely FREE of charge!

Key dates for #INSPIRE150 2026 can be seen below.

  • Wednesday 3rd December - Registration open to schools (sent to Health & Wellbeing coordinators)
  • Wednesday 10th December - School sign up deadline (project guidance document distributed and staff sign up begins)
  • Wednesday 7th January - Individual staff sign up deadline
  • Monday 12th January - PROJECT LAUNCH
  • Sunday 22nd March - Project Close
  • Monday 23rd March - Final results announced

 

If you're taking part in the 2026 challenge, you can find the project guidance document - HERE