Physical Education

Physical Education

At St. Gilbert's RC Primary School, we believe that Physical Education plays a vital role in promoting children's physical, social, emotional and mental wellbeing. Through a broad, balanced and engaging PE curriculum, we aim to inspire all pupils to succeed, excel and enjoy being physically active. We encourage children to develop a positive attitude towards exercise and healthy living, equipping them with the knowledge, skills and confidence to lead healthy, active lives both now and in the future.

Our PE curriculum follows the National Curriculum and provides opportunities for children to develop competence across a wide range of physical activities. Through high-quality teaching using Get Set 4 PE, pupils build confidence, resilience and teamwork skills whilst learning the value of participation, effort and personal achievement.

Physical Education at St. Gilbert's covers a variety of areas including:

• Dance
• Gymnastics
• Games
• Athletics
• Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
• Swimming
• Fitness and Health

Children are taught to develop their physical abilities, movement skills and coordination through a range of engaging activities. We encourage pupils to challenge themselves, develop healthy lifestyles and understand the importance of regular physical activity in maintaining both physical and mental wellbeing.

Physical Education Across the School

Key Stage 1

In Key Stage 1, children develop fundamental movement skills and become increasingly competent and confident in a range of physical activities. They learn to:

• Master basic movements including running, jumping, throwing and catching;
• Develop balance, agility and coordination;
• Participate in team games and begin to understand simple attacking and defending tactics;
• Perform dances using simple movement patterns;
• Work independently and cooperatively with others;
• Develop confidence through competition and personal challenge.
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Key Stage 2

In Key Stage 2, pupils build upon and refine their skills across a broader range of activities. They are taught to:

• Use running, jumping, throwing and catching skills in isolation and combination;
• Apply skills and tactics in a variety of competitive games;
• Develop flexibility, strength, technique, control and balance;
• Perform dances using increasingly complex movement patterns;
• Take part in outdoor and adventurous activities;
• Work collaboratively and competitively;
• Evaluate and improve their own performance;
• Strive to achieve their personal best.

Through these experiences, children learn how to communicate effectively, support one another and develop confidence in their physical abilities.

Swimming and Water Safety

Swimming is an important part of our PE curriculum and is taught in line with National Curriculum requirements.

Children are provided with opportunities to:

• Swim competently, confidently and proficiently over a distance of at least 25 metres;
• Use a range of strokes effectively, including front crawl, backstroke and breaststroke;
• Perform safe self-rescue in different water-based situations;
• Develop confidence and competence in the water.

Swimming not only develops physical fitness but also provides children with an essential life skill that promotes safety and wellbeing.

Physical Education and Our Catholic Ethos

At St. Gilbert's RC Primary School, Physical Education makes a significant contribution to our Catholic ethos and supports the development of the whole child. Through sport and physical activity, children are encouraged to live out our Gospel Values and recognise the importance of using their God-given talents to achieve their potential.

PE provides many opportunities for children to demonstrate and develop key Gospel Values:

Forgiveness

Sport teaches children that mistakes are part of learning. Pupils learn to forgive themselves and others, show understanding when things do not go as planned and move forward positively after setbacks.

Resilience

Children develop resilience by persevering when activities are challenging, practising skills repeatedly and striving to improve their performance. They learn that success often comes through effort, determination and commitment.

Courage

PE encourages children to show courage by trying new activities, performing in front of others, competing in sporting events and stepping outside of their comfort zones. Children learn to face challenges with confidence and a positive attitude.

Faith

Through sport and teamwork, children are encouraged to trust in their abilities, support one another and recognise the unique gifts that God has given them. They are reminded that effort, respect and kindness are just as important as winning.

Compassion

Children learn to demonstrate compassion by encouraging teammates, supporting others who may find activities difficult and showing empathy, kindness and respect in both competitive and cooperative situations.

Fullness of Life

Our PE curriculum supports the vision that every child should experience the fullness of life. Through a wide range of sporting activities, children develop confidence, enjoyment, wellbeing and a sense of achievement. By promoting healthy lifestyles, positive relationships and personal growth, we help pupils flourish physically, emotionally, socially and spiritually.

Please note:

All children require their P.E kit to be available in school. The kit is a blue t- shirt and black shorts or black jogging bottoms (especially in the winter). All kit should be labelled with the child's name.​ 

More Gymnastics!

Well done to our year 4 team this week. You were all amazing. 

Handball

Well done to the our handball team this week who played  against our cluster schools. You all shown great teamwork and resilience.  

Gymnastics

Well done to our year 2 children. You did a great job representing our school.

Sportshall

Well done to all of the year 6 children for their great sportsmanship at the Sportshall Event.

Sports Day

What a great day the children had taking part in all of the different sporting activities. Thank you to all of the grown-ups that could come and watch and to all of our helpers from St Patrick's High School for making the afternoon run smoothly.

Congratulations to the winning team St Andrew's for collecting the most team points. 

Sports for School

What a great afternoon we had with Antony and Nakita. All of the children had lots of fun! Thank you to Antony for being a great inspiration and sharing your story with us.

I would also like to say a huge thank you for all of your generous sponsor money. We are going to use all of the monies raised to buy new PE equipment. 

Tennis Cluster Competition

Some of our Year 3 children were chosen to compete in a cluster competition, against other schools in our local area. The children represented our school well and thoroughly enjoyed the competition.  

Sports For Schools 

GB Athletes who inspire kids

We are excited to announce that on Tuesday 21st May 2024 we will be receiving a visit from the GB Paralympian Antony Cotterill. Antony Cotterill will be leading a sponsored fun fitness circuit for the children to take part in, followed by a motivational speech and a question and answer session. 

The money raised will be used to buy new equipment to help continue to increase the physical activity in our school and to help support GB athletes to inspire the next generation.

Please ensure that your child has their PE kit in school on this day as they will need to wear it for this event.

Thank you in advance for your support.

Gymnastics Competition

Well done to the Year 4 and Year 6 children who took part in the Gymnastics Competition at Manchester Gymnastics Academy on Monday. The children were amazing and we are really proud of them all for all of their hard work and the determination that they showed.

Thank you to all of our runners today who turned up despite the horrendous weather. 

Dodgeball 

Well done to some of our year 5 and 6 children who took part a dodgeball competition this week. You all worked well as a team and shown great resilience. 

Black History Month-Sporting Heroes

Different classes have been celebrating the amazing talents of our sporting heroes.  These include; Sir Mo Farah, Marcus Rashford and Jesse Owens.