Physical Education (PE)

Physical Education at St. John's

Sports Crew Newsletter

INTENT:

Physical Education is vital for all. It is important to inspire all pupils to succeed and excel in competitive sports and other physically-demanding activities. Opportunities to compete in sports and other activities build character and confidence, and help the children to embed values such as fairness and respect.

At St. John’s we aim to develop:

1. competence to excel in a broad range of physical activities;

2. children's perseverance to be physically active for sustained periods of time;

3. children's engagement in competitive sports and activities;

4. healthy and active lives for all children.

IMPLEMENTATION:

St. John’s Physical Education curriculum follows the Primary PE Passport Application, established by Lancashire County Council. The App provides hard copies of a variety of PE plans that follow the National Curriculum.

For many years we have worked hard to ensure that all our children have access to a varied and exciting programme of sport and P.E., both in school lessons, via extra-curricular sports clubs and through participation in sporting competitions and matches. To achieve this, we work alongside the Wyre and Fylde School Sports Partnership, Fleetwood Town and staff expertise in school.

This has been recognised in 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23 and 2023-24 when we received the “Sainsbury’s School Games Gold Award.” This is a very prestigious award that recognises the impact of our sports provision across the school community.

Our children enjoy participation and competition – they work hard and recognise that keeping fit and healthy is a life-long goal. Our P.E. curriculum is broad and balanced, our range of clubs is extensive, we ‘signpost’ talented individuals to different provision and we enter local, regional and national competitions when we can – often successfully.

IMPACT:

All Year 4, 5 and 6 children have had the opportunity to swim – for a number, these were their first swimming sessions / lessons. This continued provision will enable more children to be safe and confident in the water.
The track has encouraged children to be more active at playtimes and lunchtimes, as well as being a resource to enable children to learn more effectively using the outside provision. The Daily Mile initiatives have led children to a heightened understanding of how to stay fit and healthy.
Targeted groups of children (including those who generate Pupil Premium funding) have attended a range of additional clubs and activities and their awareness of physical fitness and health has been enhanced.
Staff across the school have a greater understanding of teaching and learning in gym, dance, swimming and outdoor education. This builds capacity for the future.
PE lessons are active, engaging and challenging. The children follow an agreed programme of learning and all are encouraged to achieve well.