Year 5&6 Athletics
Who knew so much energy could fit into one sports hall? On Tuesday 27th January, our Year 5 and 6 athletes headed to Darwen Vale High School for a thrilling indoor athletics competition that tested their speed, strength, and stamina. From the explosive power of the triple jump and javelin throw to the frantic pace of the relays, obstacle courses, and speed bounce, our pupils threw themselves into every event with incredible determination. While the physical performances were impressive, we are most proud of the way they represented our school; their sportsmanship and "give-it-your-all" attitude were truly inspiring. Well done to all our competitors for showing such fantastic grit and teamwork! ????✨ #SchoolSports #IndoorAthletics #PrimaryPE #DarwenStJames #TeamWork #ProudSchool #YoungAthletes #SchoolGames #ActiveKids #GivingOurAll #DarwenVale #LancashireSport #Year5and6
Year 6: PE - Hockey
This half term Year 6 have been learning the rules of hockey. They have been thinking about tactics in an invasion game, and improving their communication and team work skills.
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Pre-School-Physical Development-P.E-Gross motor
Our Preschoolers had a blast in P.E. last week! We’ve been working hard on our gross motor skills using the parachute and a ball. We started with a round of "Popcorn Pop"—everyone held the edge and worked together to make the ball bounce high and low like a kernel of corn! Then, we tested our reflexes with "Cat and Mouse," where one child sat in the middle trying to catch the ball as the rest of the group used the parachute to keep it moving. Lots of giggles and great teamwork all around! ???? #PreschoolPE #GrossMotorSkills #ActiveLearning #Teamwork #EarlyYears
Year 2 - PE - Team Building
Can your child solve a puzzle using only their words and teamwork? This week in PE, our Year 2 students did exactly that as they tackled small-group challenges designed to build their cooperation and communication skills. The focus was on ensuring that every voice in the group was heard and valued, helping the children understand that a team is only as strong as its listeners. By practicing how to give clear, calm instructions, the students discovered the secret to success: when we communicate effectively, even the trickiest obstacles become easy to overcome!
Year 5 P.E. - Dance By Chance!
Year 5 Find Their Groove with ‘Dance by Chance’! This term, Year 5 have jumped into an exciting new Dance unit, following the Get Set 4 PE curriculum. The children have been exploring the creative theme of ‘Dance by Chance’, where they use random elements—like the roll of a dice or the flip of a card—to determine their next moves. This approach has been fantastic for encouraging improvisation and teamwork. It’s been wonderful to see the children's confidence grow as they turn unexpected prompts into impressive, unique choreography!
Year 5 PE - Musical Dodgeball!
This week, Year 5's PE lesson culminated in an energetic and strategic game of Musical Dodgeball. This fun activity required students to actively use all the throwing, dodging, and teamwork skills developed in previous sessions. The core game played as usual when the music was on, but when the music suddenly stopped, the player holding the ball was swiftly eliminated. This twist kept students highly engaged and challenged them to maintain situational awareness right up until the final, victorious player was crowned.
Year 5 P.E. - Dodgeball
This week in P.E., Year 5 engaged in the fast-paced, strategic game of dodgeball. Students began by practising core skills—such as throwing accuracy and evasive movements—in small team drills. This focus on technique was crucial before they applied their learning in an energetic, whole-class game. The lesson was highly successful, allowing pupils to develop teamwork and quick thinking while having a great deal of fun!
Pre-School- P.E-Ball Skills
In P.E. last week, the children were practising their throwing skills. They worked in pairs, with one child holding a hoop as a target and the other pretending their ball was a snowball to throw through it. They had a great time and worked really well with their partners. Lovely teamwork all round.
Year 1 PE: Tracking the ball
This week in PE, Year 1 focused on developing the vital skill of tracking the ball. This involves using both their eyes and their body to follow the ball's movement . Each child had to defend their net against an opponent trying to score, which meant constantly keeping their eyes on the ball, anticipating where it was going, and using quick body movements to successfully intercept or block the shot. The children demonstrated great effort in staying balanced and reacting quickly to the path of the ball, which is a key skill for many sports!
Reception- Physical Development- Leaf Threading
Reception class children enjoyed our leaf threading task today to enhance their fine motor skills. This task involved the precise manipulation of threading materials, such as thick laces through holes punched in or around autumn leaves. Successfully completing this task required significant hand-eye coordination, focusing the child's attention on coordinating their movements to thread through the small target area.
Year 4 P.E. - Gymnastics
This half term, the focus of Year 4's P.E. lessons is gymnastics. We are learning how our muscles need to be stretched to prevent injuries before we use them in physical activities and practised moving via a variety of rolls. Year 4 are getting pretty good at this!
Year 1 - PE - Dribbling Skills
Developing great control in PE! Year 1 focused on dribbling the ball with different parts of the foot and changing direction around the cones.
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