Blog by Tag: Physical Education

Today representatives from Years 3 and 4 attended a School Games Multi- Skills tournament. They all completed a round robin of activities to help develop such skills as reaction, balance, co-ordination, throwing , catching and timing. They all had a great time and are keen to carry on practicing…

Year 5 and 6 representatives enjoyed a morning of basket ball at Whitehaven Academy. They learnt lots of skills then put these into practice while playing matches against other schools. 

The Infant children have had great fun at playtime this morning using the new playground equipment. It was lovely to see them all sharing, taking turns and having lots of fun with their friends.

The Infant children have had great fun at playtime this morning using the new playground equipment. It was lovely to see them all sharing, taking turns and having lots of fun with their friends.

Today Year 5 attended a XC fitness challenge at St. Benedict’s school. They ran a 2km course and we’re all timed. An average time will be taken from this. In June we will return and run the course again aiming to improve our average time. All the children did incredibly well in the muddy…

Yoga Zen Den
Year One enjoyed our very own yoga zen den in our PE lesson this week. We learnt lots of new yoga pose stretches and breathing exercises. We also practised some brain break activities to help us to relax and be mindful. 

Today our School Games Officer came into school to train us how to be Play Leaders. We learnt what leadership qualities are and played some games to see if we could demonstrate these. We then worked together in small groups to devise a game we could play with younger children. We all came up with…

This week, a group of Year 5 and 6 students participated in a Ten Pin Bowling competition at Hollywood Bowl in Carlisle. They all had an amazing time, and we are thrilled to announce that one of our teams came 1st place! Also a huge congratulations to Ryker for achieving an impressive 113 points,…

Well done to Ella, Ivy and Belle for showing wonderful sports values in gymnastics

Representatives from Y5and 6 attended a football tournament yesterday. They practiced skills then enjoyed playing some matches. They all worked well as a team and exemplified the School Games Values. 

Congratulations to Y5/6 children who took part in a netball tournament today. They all practiced the skills they have been learning and enjoyed playing some matches. 

At St. Bridget’s, we hold the school games values of honesty, teamwork, passion, respect, self-belief, determination, and eco-friendliness in high regard. Over the past few weeks in our PE lessons, these children have truly exemplified these values.