PE (Physical Education)
Encouraging active and healthy lifestyles and a positive attitude to sport and competition is an important aim of the school. All children engage in two hours PE teaching each week and in addition we have a range of sporting clubs that a significant number of our pupils take part in after school each week.
Our connections with St Luke’s (a local Secondary school with a reputation for delivering high quality sporting opportunities) ensures that we make best use of the Sports Premium funding. A dedicated PE teacher visits the school each week to support staff in the planning and delivery of PE and all children have the opportunity to participate in competitive events throughout the year, including a cross country event at Killerton, Primary Athletics and Olympics festivals. In addition, we access a programme of support for our Gifted and Talented pupils to ensure the talents of all are nurtured.
We are fortunate to have use of the Topsham pool throughout the summer months and, with the support of the PTA and a local benefactor, all children from Year 3 – 6 undertake weekly swimming lessons. The summer lessons are rounded off by our popular intra school swimming gala, which is well attended by parents.
Our connections with St Luke’s (a local Secondary school with a reputation for delivering high quality sporting opportunities) ensures that we make best use of the Sports Premium funding. A dedicated PE teacher visits the school each week to support staff in the planning and delivery of PE and all children have the opportunity to participate in competitive events throughout the year, including a cross country event at Killerton, Primary Athletics and Olympics festivals. In addition, we access a programme of support for our Gifted and Talented pupils to ensure the talents of all are nurtured.
We are fortunate to have use of the Topsham pool throughout the summer months and, with the support of the PTA and a local benefactor, all children from Year 3 – 6 undertake weekly swimming lessons. The summer lessons are rounded off by our popular intra school swimming gala, which is well attended by parents.