Blog by Tag: Physical Education

This year’s Mental Health Awareness Week theme is movement. Year 2 have been finding out that movement is good for not just our bodies but our mental health too. They were split into teams and took part in relays by moving like different animals. They walked like a bear, a crab, an elephant, a…

Some of our Year 2 children attended a 7-a-side Year 2 football tournament at Cleator Moor today. There were some fabulous games of football by our team. Their ball game improved with every match with great tackles, goals, saves, tactics and teamwork. They showed great passion and resilience…

Competition was strong today in cricket. We had to bat powerfully and field accurately to score the most runs.

In athletics Year 5 have been learning how to sustain pace over short and longer distances when running. They practiced running as part of a relay team and learnt the skills involved in passing a baton. This involved passing the baton into their partner’s opposite hand and receiving it within a…

This morning Yr4 took part in some rounders practice. They practiced different throwing techniques, learning the best throw to cover a greater distance as well as a good bowling throw. 

The children then practiced some team games putting the techniques into practice and learning the different…

Year 3 and 4 had a fantastic time at the School Games Tri-Golf tournament at Whitehaven Academy today. They played lots of different games which allowed them to practice using golf skills such as holding the club correctly, chipping, putting and aiming the ball at a target. We have some young…

Year 3 and 4 had a fantastic time at the School Games Tri-Golf tournament at Whitehaven Academy today. They played lots of different games which allowed them to practice using golf skills such as holding the club correctly, chipping, putting and aiming the ball at a target. We have some young…

Some of our children were representing our school at a Tri-Golf tournament. They had a wonderful time and proved to be excellent golfers and fantastic role models. Well done!

Year 6 are enjoying developing their bat and ball skills and fielding and batting skills necessary for playing cricket.

During P.E., Year 6 have been using the skills they have learnt during football training into practice by competing against one another in mini matches. 

Year 3 had great fun dancing and building up their confidence and skills. They learnt new moves and combined them to make a great paired dance routine which they performed to others.

Year 5 attended a dodgeball tournament today. They have been practicing in after school club and enjoyed using the skills hey have learnt to compete against other schools.