2024-25

Ball Skills in Reception - w/b 13.01.25

This term in Reception, the children are focusing on developing their ball skills, with an emphasis on using their hands. They will explore a variety of ways to move a ball, such as pushing (rolling), dribbling, and throwing. Throughout these activities, the children will practice keeping control of the ball and learning to keep it close to them, helping to strengthen their coordination and motor skills. These activities will be both fun and engaging, providing opportunities for the children to build confidence and improve their ability to work with a ball in a variety of ways.

Sitting Volleyball in Year 5 - w/b 06.01.25

This term, year 5 is learning about sitting volleyball. They began by practicing moving around the floor without using their legs, pulling themselves along using their hands to build strength and coordination. After getting comfortable with the movement, they progressed to playing mini-games. During these games, they had to remember not to stand up and could only move on the floor while sitting down. This helped them understand the physical challenges of the sport and the importance of staying seated while playing. These activities are helping the students develop key skills for sitting volleyball, including teamwork, communication, and physical coordination.

Gymnastics in Reception - w/b 09.12.24

This term in reception, the children have been developing their gymnastics skills, focusing on movement, balance, and body control. They’ve practiced moving quietly, pointing their toes, and keeping their arms straight. A key focus has been on balancing, with the children testing how long they can hold different positions. As they build confidence, they are now ready to explore more challenging poses, incorporate movement into their routines, and express their creativity through unique balanced poses. The children are making great strides in building strength, flexibility, and coordination!

Communication and Tactics in Year 4- w/b 2.12.24

During this term in P.E lessons, year 4 have been working on communication and tactics. They have been learning how to work well in a team and what makes an effective team mate. This week they were playing giant rock paper scissors. The children had to make sure everyone's point and ideas were shared and listened to.

Tchoukball in Year 6 - w/b 18.11.24

This term, the children in year 6 have been learning about the game of Tchoukball.

In this interesting game, the rules are a cross between volleyball and handball. Children had to implement their skills of invasion as well as passing in order to be effective players. 

Basketball in Year 3 - w/b 04.11.24

This term, the children in year 3 are learning the skills to play a game of  basketball. During this week’s lesson, the main focus was to develop their dribbling skills, in order to keep control of the ball whilst travelling with it. Children discovered that the purpose of this skill is to ensure the ball stays within the team, and is not intercepted by the opposing team.

Ball Skills in Year 2 - w/b 21.10.24

This term, the children have been learning how to improve their dribbling skills. This included learning how to keep control of the ball while moving around as well as effectively dribbling a ball. They have also been recapping the skills of passing and receiving the ball whilst playing a game. Finally, teamwork has been one of the main focuses.

Tag Rugby in Year 5 - w/b 14.10.24

This term, the children in year 5 have been learning the skills of Tag rugby. They started their journey by getting accustomed with the basic rules of the game as well as the importance of effectively working as a team. As soon as they became secure in these concepts, they were introduced to different passes in tag rugby, such as a missed pass and a loop pass. 

Handball in Year 3 - w/b 07.10.24

This term, the children in year 3 have been practising their handball skills. So far, they have learnt the basic rules of the game, including the rule of taking three steps maximum before and after dribbling. This week, they focussed on passing the ball effectively to another player. As a challenge, they began to work on defending skills. As always, they kept in mind to play as part of a team.

Invasion Games in Year 4 - w/b 30.09.24

This term, the children in year 4 have been recapping their knowledge from year 3 and applying this. Whilst participating in a game, they have been looking for different spaces to occupy so they can score in a game and working together as a team to ensure when a space is free, it gets filled. The children have been working in small groups to improve their throwing and catching skills.

Jumping in Reception - w/b 23.09.24

In Reception this term, our goal is to master the correct jumping technique. In order to achieve this, we need to swing our arms back, bend our knees and land safely. This week, we played simple games, following instructions in order to embed these skills.

Tag Rugby in Year 6 - w/b 09.09.24

This term, pupils in year 6 are recapping tag rugby. During PE sessions, they will be focusing on consolidating attacking and defending skills. They will apply their prior learning of working as a team to score a try and to win a game of tag rugby. Finally, they will also take it in turns to referee a game of tag rugby.

2023-24

Sports Day in the SEND provision - w/b 01.07.24

On Friday the pupils in our SEND provision had a great time during their sports day. They participated in activities they were familiar with, such as ramp work and parachuting. There were lots of smiles and encouragement all around. 

Well done for taking part and congratulations to all the children who received medals!

Sports Day Preparation in Reception - w/b 17.06.24

In Reception this week the children have been practising for their upcoming sports day. They have been working on throwing at a long distance as well as a short distance. The children were being patient and careful when balancing a bean bag on their heads and walking along a bench. They can even balance an egg on a spoon! They have also been focusing on teamwork and cheering each other on.

Throwing in Year 3 - w/b 10.06.24

This week in year 3, children were developing their throwing in athletics. Field events in athletics where we use throwing skills include; shot put, javelin and discus. The children have been learning how to stand correctly when throwing the different equipment. They have been working as a team to try and win, and evaluated how they could change their technique in order to win.

Athletics in Year 6 - w/b 03.06.24

This term in PE year 6 will be focusing on competition in athletics. Pupils will run, jump and throw correctly, following the rules in different track and field events. 

The children will be able to identify who should compete in what event and why.

This is also a focus to prepare them for their sports day event.

Dribbling a Ball in Reception - w/b 13.05.24

This term in reception, children are learning about dribbling a ball, using their feet. Skills taught include controlling the ball and the meaning behind this, such as using the inside of their foot when dribbling, and and not their toes. In addition to this, children are taught the rules of a game and how to effectively keep score.

Team Building in Year 2 - w/b 06.05.24

This term, the children in year 2 are developing their team building skills. One of the end outcomes will be that children will understand why we need to work together to be successful. In order to achieve this, children are learning how to help each other become successful in the games. This week children were passing a hoop around the circle without letting go of each other's hands. Children were able to work together successfully.

Cricket in Year 4 - w/b 15.04.24

This week pupils in year 4, pupils have started working with a cricket specialist to learn how this much loved game. In the first lesson, they participated in some group work, and used relay races as warm ups. Over the next few weeks, sessions will continue on Tuesdays. We are looking forward to seeing our future cricket stars develop!

Bat and Ball Skills in Year 2 - w/b 25.03.24

This term in year 2 the children have been learning and developing their overarm and underarm throwing skills. They have been starting to learn basic sports such as tennis, rounders and cricket. They have started to understand the difference between fielding and batting. In these pictures they were playing ‘Racing Rounders’.

Tennis in Year 4 - w/b 18.03.24

In year 4 this term the children have been progressing in their knowledge of tennis. 

This week they have been learning to develop their racket control. They have been focusing on the forehand technique, and using the racket to direct the ball towards a targeted space in order to score a point. 

Gymnastics in Year 1 - w/b 11.03.24

This term the children in year 1 are focussing on movement of large body parts during gymnastics. This week, they created different shapes using their bodies. They have also begun to use the apparatus to help them create these shapes. 

The lessons were also adapted to meet the needs of our SEND friends.

Gymnastics in Year 3 - w/b 04.03.24

In year 3 this term the children are using symmetrical and asymmetrical balance while working in pairs during their gymnastics lessons. 

They are beginning to apply this when using apparatus or during a floor routine.

Children will start to develop sequences in gymnastics next.

Tennis in Year 6 - w/b 26.02.24

This term the pupils in year 6 are focusing on tennis. Currently, they are able to hit the ball over the net, ensuring consistency. Moving forward, the children will explore why we have to control the ball when hitting it over the net. 

They will have opportunities to officiate mini tournaments together on different courts and put their skills into practice.

Finally, they will also have an opportunity to play doubles.

Dance in Reception - w/b 19.02.24

This term in reception the children are focussing on dance.

In lessons, they will learn to understand what big controlled movements are and look like.  Children will learn to travel around the room with confidence.

During this week’s lesson children were listening to Humpty Dumpty and had to generate movements in role, as if they were Humpty Dumpty, the horse or a soldier.

Paralympic Skills in Year 5 - w/b 05.02.24

This term in year 5, the children have been exploring Paralympic sports. During lessons, they have experiencing what it is like to be visually impaired. The children in year 5 have been learning about the rules and principles of Goalball, a game for people who have no sight or are visually impaired.

During this, children were blindfolded and needed to listen for the sound of bells which are located inside the ball.

Year 1 Ball Skills - w/b 29.01.24

In year 1 this term, the children have been learning about different ways of using a ball with their hands. The children have been developing their understanding of aiming the ball and what aiming means. Year 1 has also been looking at different forces and speeds when using their ball.

Year 4 Dance - w/b 22.01.24

This week In year 4 the children have been developing their skills in dance, with a focus on the topic of space. During the session, they have been learning how to respond to the music when making up their routines. Children worked in unison and then combined their ideas with each other. It was noticeable that everyone showed respect whilst observing the group performances.

Year 3 Basketball - w/b 04.12.23

In year 3 this term the children have been learning how to apply their knowledge of passing, receiving and moving to score a goal in basketball. They have been learning about the difference between attacking and defending in a game, as well as using the correct hand techniques when shooting a goal.

Year 1 Gymnastics - w/b 27.11.23

In Year 1 this term the children are participating in gymnastics. So far, they have been learning how to balance and hold this for up to 5 seconds. They are learning about balancing using different points on their body, such as having two feet and one hand on the floor.  

Year 2 Gymnastics - w/b 20.11.23

In year 2 this term the children are participating in gymnastics. So far, they have been learning to jump from a bench and land - using the right technique -  onto the floor. They have also been learning to use different rolls such as a log roll, egg roll, teddy bear roll and a forward roll.

Year 4 Basketball - w/b 13.11.23

In year 4 this term the children are learning to play basketball. Within this unit, they are learning how to apply an understanding of passing, receiving and moving to score a goal against another team. In addition to this, they are also distinguishing the difference between attack and defence. Another skill they will be focussing on, is to work together in order to be successful as a team.

Year 5 Tchoukball - W/B 06.11.23

In year 5 this term the children are learning how to play Tchoukball. Tchoukball is a cross between handball and volleyball, the children will follow the same rule of 3, like in handball. The children will be learning to attack and defend effectively during a game, and the defenders to work together as a team to spread themselves out to cover the scoring zone.

Reception - w/b 30.10.23

In reception this term, children are beginning to learn about different ways of travel around and different positions they can use to get into, around, over and under objects. Children will be working on making their movements sharp and snappy. They will need to remember to keep their toes pointed and hands above their heads when travelling around the room or when creating a routine.

Reception - Jumping and Hopping - w/b 16.10.23

In reception this term the children have been learning how to jump and hop safely.

They have learnt why they need to bend their knees before and after a jump and why they should swing their arms. They have been using the coloured dots to help them with the direction when jumping or hopping.

Year 2 Ball Skills - w/b 09.10.23

In year 2 children are currently focussing on ball skills and dodging. So far, they have been learning effective techniques they can use to dodge a ball or a person. Furthermore, they have been working on their throwing, catching and dribbling skills. Another skill they have been focusing on, is to know  where they should be looking when dribbling a ball and how to control the ball so they do not lose their position within a game. 

Year 3 Handball - w/b 02.10.23

The children in year 3 have been applying their understanding of passing and receiving the ball in order to score a goal in handball. They continue to work successfully as a team and are looking at different tactics.

Year 4 Handball - w/b 25.09.23

The focus in year 4 this term is handball. So far we have learnt the difference between attacking and defending while participating in a team game. We have been working together to understand what it means to be a team and how to be a team player. Added to this, we have been working hard at our passing and receiving skills in order to score a goal. 

Year 1 Running Activities - w/b 18.09.23

In Year 1 this term the focus of the learning is to explore running using different body parts and different techniques. Children will also begin to understand how to run efficiently,  to ensure they are running safely and navigating the surrounding space effectively.

Year 5 Tag Rugby - w/b 11.09.23

To keep in the spirit of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, pupils in year 5 are currently learning how to play tag rugby; a non contact version of rugby. Over the course of the term, children will be learning the rules of the game as well as basic skills, such as passing the ball backwards or sideways. They will also focus on working as a team and using attacking and defending skills to achieve a ‘try’.