All Hallows' CE (VA) Primary School

PE

At All Hallows’ CE (VA) Primary School, we understand the importance of PE and the long term effects of it for our children. Children who participate in physical education get a workout, and they also learn the importance of exercise as a life long habit. PE improves self-confidence and self-esteem and strengthens relationships between the children due to the need to communicate and  co-operate together. Physical exercise is also a great way to alleviate stress and to provide access to the outdoor environment.

 PE kit

•  White or Red T-Shirt
• Black or Red Jumper 
• Black, Navy or Grey Joggers/Leggings

So how do we deliver physical education?

• We follow the guidance set out in the National Curriculum. In Key Stage 1 this covers mastering basic movements such as running and throwing, participating in team games and performing simple dance routines. In Key Stage 2 these skills are developed further as well as bringing in a competitive element and the introduction of swimming.
• We provide 2 hours of high quality PE lessons a week.
• We have signed up to and follow the Primary PE Passport planning and assessment tools allowing us a way to provide quality lessons and to evaluate ours and the children's progression.
• We tailor our teaching so that all abilities will be able to get the most out of our lessons.
• We have links to other schools allowing us to share good practice and plan events together.
• We signed up to implement the Governments plan to provide 60 minutes of physical exercise daily. 30 minutes of this is to be done at home and the other 30 minutes is additional exercise at school. We aim to meet this target by doing a daily mile run, providing brain breaks during lessons where we do a short physical activity, providing equipment at play times and lunchtimes as well as coaches during lunchtimes. We also provide after school activities.
• We offer access to out of school sporting activities and clubs that are either run by staff or specialist teachers.
• We run intra school events,such as sports days, allowing the children to compete against each other.
• We attend sporting events against other schools which allow pathways to the Yorkshire games.
• We use specialist coaches, where appropriate, to help with the teaching of specific skills or team sports eg rugby coaches from Huddersfield Giants.
• We constantly update our sporting equipment making sure it is in good order and that we have enough for all the children to participate.  
• We have a sports board in school showing pupil achievement, world sporting events and links to sport clubs in the local area.

Sports Premium

In 2013 the Government introduced the Sports Premium as  a way of improving PE equipment and provision throughout schools in England.  You can read how we spent this money below:

2021-2022 Sports Premium

Swimming

Before COVID19 lockdowns and closures, our children had their swimming lessons in Year 4. Now, the children currently in Year 5 will continue to attend swimming lessons to ensure that the national curriculum requirements can be met.