Blog by Tag: Physical Education

Year 5 and 6 had a fantastic morning at Penrith Leisure centre this morning taking part in a Panathlon final. They completed 6 different events which involved using skills such as throwing, catching and aiming at a target. They all showed impeccable manners and great sportsmanship skills. They…

Year 6 have been learning key bat and ball skills and catching and throwing skills necessary for cricket. They have really enjoyed being out in the fresh air putting their skills into practice.

Year 6 have been getting lots of exercise. This week they applied their ball skills during some team games. They had to work together as a team to win points by obtaining then keeping possession of the ball, dribbling to their base or tackling the opposition to gain possession of the ball and…

This year’s Mental Health Awareness Week theme is movement. Year 2 have been finding out that movement is good for not just our bodies but our mental health too. They were split into teams and took part in relays by moving like different animals. They walked like a bear, a crab, an elephant, a…

Some of our Year 2 children attended a 7-a-side Year 2 football tournament at Cleator Moor today. There were some fabulous games of football by our team. Their ball game improved with every match with great tackles, goals, saves, tactics and teamwork. They showed great passion and resilience…

Competition was strong today in cricket. We had to bat powerfully and field accurately to score the most runs.

In athletics Year 5 have been learning how to sustain pace over short and longer distances when running. They practiced running as part of a relay team and learnt the skills involved in passing a baton. This involved passing the baton into their partner’s opposite hand and receiving it within a…

This morning Yr4 took part in some rounders practice. They practiced different throwing techniques, learning the best throw to cover a greater distance as well as a good bowling throw. 

The children then practiced some team games putting the techniques into practice and learning the different…

Year 3 and 4 had a fantastic time at the School Games Tri-Golf tournament at Whitehaven Academy today. They played lots of different games which allowed them to practice using golf skills such as holding the club correctly, chipping, putting and aiming the ball at a target. We have some young…

Year 3 and 4 had a fantastic time at the School Games Tri-Golf tournament at Whitehaven Academy today. They played lots of different games which allowed them to practice using golf skills such as holding the club correctly, chipping, putting and aiming the ball at a target. We have some young…

Some of our children were representing our school at a Tri-Golf tournament. They had a wonderful time and proved to be excellent golfers and fantastic role models. Well done!

Year 6 are enjoying developing their bat and ball skills and fielding and batting skills necessary for playing cricket.