Image of Year 4 - PE: Acro Session 2
23 Jan

Year 4 - PE: Acro Session 2

The Year 4s have been focusing on perfecting their rolls and their bridges this week. It was fantastic to see the determination shown by each child to achieve their personal goals. Some children were able to perfect their front walkovers (handstand into bridge). All this and it’s only week two!

Image of Year 4 Gymnastics Routine with Matching and Mirroring Balances
23 Jan

Year 4 Gymnastics Routine with Matching and Mirroring Balances

In our gymnastics lesson today, we created and performed a sequence of actions with control and precision. We incorporated travelling, balancing, jumps, turns and rolls. Following our sequences we then peer evaluated using our success criteria. The children have really worked hard to challenge themselves and also develop their fundamental movement skills too.

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22 Jan

Year 5 P.E

In P.E, Year 5 have been practising hockey skills. They have been focusing on dribbling, passing, receiving and aiming with co-ordination and accuracy. This can be very tricky, but everyone’s technique is improving a lot.

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22 Jan

Online Safety: Health and Fitness Apps

From data privacy worries to potential costs, it’s important to understand the risks posed by fitness apps – especially for younger users. This week’s guide and the latest episode of the #WakeUpWednesday podcast address some concerns around these platforms. Download here >> https://ow.ly/HV3T50UKg31 Listen here >> https://ow.ly/ic8a50UBtAe

Image of Year 2 - Gymnastics
22 Jan

Year 2 - Gymnastics

In gymnastics, year 2 are beginning to put all of the skills and movements they have learnt over the past weeks into a routine. Skills such as forward rolls, balances and tuck jumps. The children have been trying really to remember their sequences and have a go at all of the skills even if they are difficult. In our next lessons, the children will choose their own skills and moments to create their own unique routines.

Image of Year 6 Gymnastics
21 Jan

Year 6 Gymnastics

In P.E, year 6 having been working in pairs or small groups to create routines with a range of counter-balances. They had to work co-operatively and use core strength. Their routines are looking amazing!

Image of Year 3- P.E- Gymnastics-Demonstrate balances on 2 and 3 points of the body.
17 Jan

Year 3- P.E- Gymnastics-Demonstrate balances on 2 and 3 points of the body.

Year 3 began their gymnastics unit this afternoon focused on balance and movement. To start, they practised balancing on one leg, extending the other leg backwards with a pointed foot, and then switching sides. We discussed the quality of a good balance, emphasising the importance of stillness. Next, the children explored balancing on four points (two hands and two feet) and discussed whether it felt easier and why. They then experimented with balancing on smaller body parts, trying positions with 1, 2, 3, or 4 points of contact. It was a fantastic start to the gymnastics unit, with plenty of creativity, teamwork, and fun.

Image of Year 6 - P.E.
16 Jan

Year 6 - P.E.

This week, Year 6 started their netball unit focusing on chest and bounce passes. They started by working in pairs and critiquing their own performance before applying techniques into a 4v1 game situation. Some fantastic skill was on display.

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16 Jan

DPSSA Football

Today, our school football team represented the school brilliantly in their league fixture. Drawing against Ashleigh in the first game and then beating St James’ comfortably in the second. An excellent performance from the boys. Well done!

Image of Year 4 Gymnastics - Matching Sequence
16 Jan

Year 4 Gymnastics - Matching Sequence

In our gymnastics lesson this week we focused on matching balances, moving towards a sequence. The children first matched with a partner and then completed a sequence of gymnastic actions. The Problem Solving element was to come up with different ideas to create a variety of matched balances.

Image of Year 6 - P.E. - Gymnastics
16 Jan

Year 6 - P.E. - Gymnastics

In gymnastics, year 6 have been working hard on completing their own sequences. They have been applying jumps, rolls, travels and balances whilst also thinking about different levels they can incorporate into their sequence. It has been really impressive to see the class take constructive criticism on board, endeavouring to improve their performance and being a supportive audience when their peers are performing.

Image of Year 6 - Axe Throwing and Archery
16 Jan

Year 6 - Axe Throwing and Archery

At the end of last week, year 6 had the opportunity to take part in some alternative sports: Axe Throwing and Archery. They had a fantastic time taking part and listened attentively to the instructions they were given in order to improve their performance.