PHYSICAL EDUCATION

All classes in Key Stage One have two timetabled sessions of Physical Education weekly incorporating aspects of gymnastics, games and dance. We follow the Get Set 4 PE curriculum plans. Our commitment to at least two hours of quality PE weekly has gained the school national recognition in the award of ‘Activemark’ and local recognition in the award of the ‘School Sports Partnership Gold Award.’

The whole school take part in Kixx sessions where they are taught to;

• master basic movements including running, jumping, throwing and catching, as well as developing balance, agility and co-ordination, and begin to apply these in a range of activities
• participate in team games, developing simple tactics for attacking and defending

Our school takes part in the ‘Daily Mile‘ initiative. Each class aims to go outside and run, jog or walk for approximately 10 minutes most days, in addition to their normal PE sessions and playtimes.

Not only is full use made of the hall and outdoor areas around the school building, but in the past children have also had opportunities to access Endcliffe Park, King Edwards swimming pool, High Storrs School sports facilities  and the Institute of Sport. Previously we have also taken our Year 2 children swimming for 6 weeks, where children are taught to swim competently, confidently and proficiently over a distance of at least 25 metres and use a range of strokes effectively [for example, front crawl, backstroke and breaststroke.

We also offer a range of sporting activities as part of our extra curricular clubs, either at lunchtimes or after school. You will receive a letter about those provided by external providers setting out dates, times and cost throughout the year.