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Sport

Sport plays a large and very important part in the life of a pupil at The ºìÐÓÊÓƵ. A wide breadth of opportunities are on offer to all of our pupils in a school that firmly believes in 'Sport for All'. Individual and team achievements are based on inspiring coaching, thorough and focused preparation, good sportsmanship, dogged determination, enjoyment and an exposure to a whole spectrum of competitive situations. All sports are taught and coached by a talented team of staff, all of whom have National Governing body qualifications in their chosen fields.

We are proud of the development opportunities on offer which enable pupils to reach County and National levels.

PE

Pupils from Reception through to Year 6 receive a weekly PE lesson (Year 7 and 8 half termly) in which they develop hand eye coordination, movement and team work skills through a variety of physical activities. Pupils have the opportunity to participate in Athletics, Basketball and Gymnastics alongside some more diverse activities such as Fitness testing, Outdoor Education including High Wires and the Young Leaders Award.

Swimming

Weekly swimming lessons are offered to all children from Reception through to Year 6 and half termly for Year 7 and 8. We have selected performance squads in the Lower School and Early Morning training offered for our Upper School team. Our aim is that by the end of Year 3, all pupils can swim one length in our 20m pool (The National Curriculum states that by the end of Year 6 every child should be able to swim 25m).

Summary of Sports Played:

Fixtures

An extensive range of fixtures are organised throughout the year for pupils in Years 2-8. All children are given the opportunity to play in weekly fixtures providing valuable experience of competition, teamwork and enjoyment.

Sports Tours

Bi-annual foreign and domestic Sports Tours are offered to all pupils in Years 7-8 with other external trips which include visits to Outdoor Activity Centres and National Sporting Events.

Sports Centre

Our impressive Sports Centre caters for cricket, netball, hockey, soccer, tennis, badminton, gymnastics and basketball. It has a 20m indoor pool, large sports hall, outdoor flood-lit all weather pitch and outdoor climbing high wire course. It also boasts a large Activity Room for dance (ballet, tap jazz, Latin American, ballroom and modern). Other facilities include an extensive range of grass playing fields, netball and tennis courts. These impressive facilities help every child achieve his or her best.

Extra Lessons

Extra Dance and swimming lessons are offered outside of school hours and can be booked through