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The school seeks to provide a sound background in sport through national curriculum physical education and some extra-curricular activities. Within these opportunities we are concerned with developing good quality performance, an understanding of games principles, enjoyment and knowing how to improve skills.
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All pupils follow the national curriculum programmes of study for physical education. Key Stage 1 pupils take part in games, gymnastics, swimming and dance. Key Stage 2 pupils continue work in these areas with additional opportunities for athletic activities and outdoor and adventurous activities. |
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Everyone receives at least two hours per week of curriculum time physical education. |
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Junior pupils participate in the following football and netball tournaments.
• Golden Valley Knockout
• Dore Trophy
• Clifford Tournament
• Other sporting events include; Orienteering,
• Pyramid Sports (athletics Clifford) Golden Valley Sports (athletics).
• The infants participate in Infant pyramid sports during the summer term. |
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Teams represent the school in local leagues and friendly matches in netball and football as well as in athletic events. |
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Residential visits are made by Years 5 and 6 pupils to an Outdoor Education Centre. |
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The school enjoys the use of a good size hall, a playground, playing field and a swimming pool on site. |
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Class teachers take all physical education lessons with their classes. All teaching staff have attended LEA in-service courses for teaching games and swimming. |
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The whole range of activities is available to all interested pupils at some time during their time at school. |
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The children will be involved in a variety of physical activities including swimming, gymnastics, dance, athletics, football, netball, rounders, tennis and others. To participate fully the children need to be properly clad for such activities. Parents’ co-operation is sought to ensure that children wear appropriate clothing and footwear and do take part regularly unless the doctor advises otherwise.
Children need a pair of plimsolls, white shorts and a school or navy tee-shirt (school tee-shirts are available from the office) all in a suitable bag and kept at school. Junior children, both boys and girls, also require a pair of strong shoes/boots and spare socks for football. For swimming all children require a swimming costume (one piece), a swimming hat and a towel. Earrings must be removed for swimming and all sporting activities.
Children need a pair of training shoes appropriate for Netball, Rounders, Cricket, Tennis and Athletics. The training shoe should be of good quality with secure fastenings and NOT a fashion trainer, the back of the shoe should fit well around the heel and be supportive. The shoes should have adequate tread with a well-cushioned sole. If the teacher in charge deems the training shoe not suitable, the child will be unable to participate in the lesson. Appropriate makes are trainers suitable for Astroturf by UMBRO (approx £10) or Nike (approx £15).
The Governors strongly support the LEA policy on the wearing of goggles for swimming which for reasons of safety discourages their use, unless specifically for medical reasons. If parents wish their child to wear goggles they must apply to the school for a form, (download here) which outlines the safety procedures for using goggles.
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Medical reasons must be stated and the form signed by the parents before the child will be allowed to wear goggles. Any misuse of goggles will result in their immediate confiscation and permission for future use will be withdrawn.
Children in KS1 use the school pool during the summer and first half of the autumn term. KS2 pupils are transported to Hereford pool during the summer term for deep water experience and to take badges and certificates. Parents are asked to contribute £1.50 per week for the cost of transport to the Pool.
Should any child need to be excused from physical education, for any length of time, we would require a letter from the doctor.
P.E. is part of the National Curriculum and children are expected to participate in these lessons unless specific medical reasons prohibit this. A feeling of general unwellness, or a cold is not an adequate excuse. Children who are unwell should not be in school.
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