SPORT AT RUPERT HOUSE
Work within the Physical Education Department is designed to support, contribute to and complement the aims of the school. We provide an enjoyable, satisfying and balanced program, physically, socially, emotionally and cognitively. The Physical Education curriculum offers a comprehensive range of experiences to meet the needs of the individual pupil and to encourage active involvement by all as performers, observers and officials. We challenge our pupils and give them a sense of achievement.
FOUNDATION STAGE
Pupils in Foundation Stage are taught Gymnastic Activities and Movement. Following the stepping-stones towards the early learning goals for movement.
KEY STAGE 1
Pupils in Key Stage 1 are taught; Games, Gymnastic Activities, Dance, Athletics, Rounders, Tennis using outdoor and indoor environments where appropriate.
Throughout the Key Stage, pupils continue to learn about the changes that occur to their bodies as they exercise and to recognise the short-term effects of exercise on the body.
| Games: |
Boys and girls in Year 1 are taught Football, Ball skills and small-sided competitive games in the Autumn and Spring Term, and Kwik Cricket and Athletics in the Summer Term. |
| Gymnastics: |
Boys and girls are taught together. They work individually or with a partner and progress on to the apparatus. |
| Dance: |
Boys and girls are taught together. They perform both individual and group work based on a theme. |
KEY STAGE 2
Pupils in Key Stage 2 participate in six areas of activity. During each year of the Key Stage, pupils are taught Games, Gymnastic Activities and Dance. At points during the Key Stage pupils are taught Athletic Activities and some Outdoor and Adventurous Activities and Swimming.
Throughout the Key Stage pupils are taught how to sustain energetic activity over appropriate periods of time, in a range of physical activities and the short-term effects of exercise on the body.
| Games: |
Pupils are class taught, although much of the work is done in groups. Small-sided games and simplified versions of recognized competitive team and individual games are played where appropriate. |
| Gymnastics: |
The pupils perform individual, partner and group work. |
| Dance: |
Pupils participate in group and whole class work depending on the theme |
| Athletics: |
Pupils are class taught. |
| Outdoor Adventure: |
PGL Activity weekend for Year 6. |
If the weather turns exceptionally cold or wet, a wet weather program may include indoor skills circuit and small-sided games/practices indoors; cross country; theory, consisting of rules and tactics; videos, quizzes and self-assessment.
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Time Per Week |
| Nursery |
1 PE lesson (Spring and Summer) |
| Reception |
1 Movement lesson
1 Games lesson
1 Gym lesson
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| Years 1 & 2 |
1 Dance lesson
1 Gym lesson
2 Afternoons of Games
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| Years 3 to 6 |
2 Double lessons
(Areas of activity changeable)
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| Years 3 to 5 |
1 term of Swimming lessons
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EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Clubs and practices take place after or before school or during break time. Clubs are open to all pupils, regardless of their ability. It is hoped that all participants will experience enjoyment and improvement at these sessions. Clubs are optional. Practices are designed to help improve the performance of individual teams who are eager to represent the school. Any pupil who attends a club or practice is expected to turn up on a regular basis.
Autumn/Spring Term
| Year 1 |
Football Club, Gym Club |
| Year 2 |
Football Club, Martial Arts, Gym Club |
| Years 3 and 4 |
Netball and Hockey Club, Running Club |
| Years 5 and 6 |
Netball and Hockey Club, Swimming Club, Running Club |
| Years 2 to 6 |
Tennis coaching is available |
(These may alter slightly depending on availability of staff)
There are fixtures for Years 2 to 6
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Summer Term
| Year 1 |
Cricket Club |
| Year 2 |
Cricket Club, Short Tennis |
| Years 3 and 4 |
Rounders Club, Running Club |
| Years 5 and 6 |
Rounders Club, Swimming Club, Running Club |
| Years 2 to 6 |
Tennis coaching is available |
(These may alter slightly depending on availability of staff)
There are fixtures for Years 2 to 6
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