Blog by Tag: PE & Sport

Year 5 had a great time taking part in Hop, Skip, and Jump today, raising money for the Hospice of the Good Shepherd, based in our local community.

Everyone looked great in their bunny ears!

Year 2 managed to complete a mile of hopping, jumping and skipping around our Daily Mile, raising money for the Hospice of the Good Shepherd in our local community.

Happy Easter. Thank you for raising so much money for the Hospice of the Good Shepherd. 

Year 3 orienteering.

Another busy term of PE. 

Year 6 have been playing netball and rounders this half-term.

We were also tasked with 'coaching' and 'leading' our own games. 

Exciting news -  we will be getting expert cricket coaching after Easter!

Year 3 learn how to be successful fielders.

Children in Year 4 have been thinking about what makes an effective team, with a focus on communication, cooperation and responsibility.  The children were challenged to cross the river, without touching the floor, using only a mat and a bench.  

Year 3 discuss the art of winning and how tactics play a huge part of this. 

Each class has been promoting and developing our pupils' knowledge and understanding of new vocabulary.  In Literacy, pupils have explored tier 1, 2 and 3 words linked to their topic, Read, Write Inc. or Pathways to Write.  In other subject areas such as Geography and IT, pupils are investigating…

Children in Year 5 and Year 6 participated in a Christmas Sports Festival with other local primary schools.  Children were encouraged to try new sports including archery, table-tennis and boccia.

This half term- Y6 have been doing 'circuit training'.

We have learnt about the chemicals (endorphins) releasing positive messages to the brain during exercise.

We have discussed healthy eating, the importance of rest and sleep, as well as good hygiene.

Well done Y6 - you were all…