“Learning is not a spectator sport, so let’s get active.”
The PE Department’s aim is to provide a safe, secure and stimulating environment in which our pupils may thrive and achieve their potential. We aim to develop a passion for physical activity through an extensive programme that will encourage lifelong participation.
All pupils in Years 8-14 take part in PE lessons. There are exam courses available for pupils to choose in Years 11-14.
Pupils can avail of an extensive after school programme that complements their PE lessons. We encourage the use of technology within lessons and make use of departmental iPads to evaluate performance at all key stages.
Pupils in years 8-10 follow a varied curriculum allowing opportunity to experience a wide range of activities. These include:
• Netball
• Hockey
• Gymnastics
• Badminton
• Health-related fitness
• Athletics
• Tennis
• Rounders
Pupils have opportunity to take part in House competition including netball, badminton, and hockey.
At KS4 pupils are involved in 1 PE lesson every other week. They will have opportunities to develop their health and fitness and are involved in a range of practical activities. These include:
• Invasion games
• Net games
• Fitness activities
Pupils can choose to study OCN Sport at Level 2 (GCSE)
This course involves both theory and practical learning.
At KS5 pupils are involved in 1 PE lesson every other week. They will have opportunities to develop their health and fitness and are involved in a range of practical activities. These include:
• Invasion games
• Net games
• Fitness activities
Pupils can choose to study Btec Sport at Level 3 (A-Level). This course involves both theory and practical learning.
Throughout the school year pupils are invited to attend after school clubs. Some clubs involve competition against other schools.
The following clubs are available at different times throughout the year:
• Netball
• Hockey
• Athletics
• Tennis
• Badminton
• Football
• Rugby
• Fitness suite
• Indoor Rowing
• Trampoline
• Rowing
• Dance
