Intent
At GM School, we aim to:
- Create a fully inclusive environment in which all pupils have the opportunity to become physically, socially and morally literate individuals
- Enrich the lives of our students through sport and physical activity
- Educate all of those we teach in the lifelong benefits of leading healthy, active lifestyles
Implementation
Physical education is a valued component of academic life at George Mitchell School and offers students an exceptional range of opportunities in which to participate in, and learn about, all aspects of sport and physical education.
The George Mitchell School PE Department strives to create a fully inclusive environment in which all pupils have the opportunity to become physically, socially and morally literate individuals. We aim to enrich the lives of our students through sport and physical activity.
We also aim to educate all of those we teach in the lifelong benefits of leading healthy, active lifestyles. We intend to develop pupils physically, mentally, morally and socially to be physically educated people as well as have an understanding of the different opportunities available within sport and physical activity.
A wide range of sports and activities are taught throughout each academic year, these include athletics, badminton, basketball, dance, fitness, football, cricket, table tennis and trampolining to name a few.
During their time at George Mitchell School, we aim for all pupils to take an active part in a wide range of activities and to be able to:
- Develop competence to excel in a broad range of physical activities
- Are physically active for sustained periods of time
- Engage in competitive sports and activities
- Lead healthy, active lives
EYFS
In EYFS, children are exposed to a range of activities to help build their fine and gross motor skills. They make use of indoor and outdoor equipment, through play and adult-led sessions, to explore the world, develop healthy lifestyle habits and improve their coordination. In Reception, children start having explicit PE lessons.
KS1 & KS2
Children in the Primary phase have a PE lesson every week. These lessons are mapped to the National Curriculum to ensure that children are exposed to a wide range of skills, including athletics, dance and gymnastics. In Year 5, pupils take part in a 2 week intensive swimming programme.
Enrichment
A highlight of our school year is our School Sports Day. We are also members of the Waltham Forest School Sports Network (WFSSN) and send teams for inter-school competitions for both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. Our aim is for every child to take part in at least one inter-school competition each year. We are partnered with Leyton Orient Trust: their coaches come into school regularly to provide after school clubs, lunchtime clubs, and professional development for our teachers to ensure that our PE lessons are truly excellent.
Love PE? Here’s how you can take it further…
Sports and active hobbies are a great way to get moving, and kids should aim for a minimum of 60 minutes’ activity every day. These websites have some suggestions to help you reach that target.