Blog by Tag: Physical Education

In Nursery this week we have been using our balance bikes, tractors and trikes to move around the outside provision. Children have been learning how to go faster and slower and to negotiate lots of different obstacles. Children have become more confident and have more control after lots of…

Year 3 have been controlling the ball with their hockey sticks today and practicing their hockey skills. 
 

Year 5 and 6 girls recently enjoyed an exciting rugby session delivered by coaches from Egremont Rangers.

During the session, the girls learned how to hold the ball correctly, practised accurate passing techniques, and developed some key basic rugby skills. The coaches made the activities fun…

Year 5 and 6 girls recently enjoyed an exciting rugby session delivered by coaches from Egremont Rangers.

During the session, the girls learned how to hold the ball correctly, practised accurate passing techniques, and developed some key basic rugby skills. The coaches made the activities fun…

Year 5 and 6 representatives had a fantastic time at the Hollywood Bowling tournament today. They all improved their skills as the tournament progressed, and there were even a few strikes! Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

Year 3 and 4 had a fantastic time at a Change4Life tournament. They learnt lots of fun ways to keep fit and practised many of the skills they have been developing in school. The children have brought back great ideas to share with their friends during playtimes.

Year 5 have had a fantastic week taking part in Cyclewise. They have all improved their road-riding skills and can now confidently mount and dismount their bikes correctly. The children practised one-handed signals when turning left and right, became more aware of traffic on the road, and…

We are incredibly proud of our children who qualified for the Cross Country Finals at Sedbergh, representing the county. Competing in extremely muddy and challenging conditions, they showed remarkable determination and resilience. Despite the tough course, none of them gave up, fighting all the…

Our Nursery children have been practising their fine motor skills by cutting spaghetti and jelly cubes with scissors. Outside, they have been making obstacle courses and using bats and balls. Lots of opportunities to develop their skills and build on their teamwork with others. 
 

This week in Reception gymnastics, the children have been using a range of equipment to practise their jumping and balancing skills. They have been working on moving with control, developing their coordination, and building confidence as they explore different ways to travel and hold balances.

Year 6 Make a Splash at Swimming Lessons!
This week, our Year 6 class traded their usual afternoon routine for swimming lessons — and what an amazing week it has been! Every afternoon, the children headed to the pool full of energy, excitement, and a brilliant attitude. From the very…

Year 3 have been putting together a sequence of moves, balances and jumps. They have been practising different skills each week. We really do have some very talented gymnasts. We ended our session with a “Plank Off”, a massive well done to everyone who held on for as long as they could and…