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Small School, Big Achievements: Our Gold School Games Journey Continues!
We are thrilled to announce that for the second year running, we have been awarded the Gold School Games Mark! This government-led accolade recognises our unwavering commitment to providing high-quality, inclusive physical education for every pupil. From the ‘This Girl Can’ festival and tag rugby to multi-sports and 10-pin bowling, we are immensely proud of our diverse PE curriculum and our commitment to local sporting events and competitions. A huge well done to our students and staff for fostering such an active school community—here’s to another year of sporting excellence!
Nursery/Pre-School-P.E-Gymnastics
There has been plenty of leaping and stretching in the hall this week. Our latest gymnastics unit invites the children to explore the world of animals through physical movement. By creating unique shapes and mastering the art of the rock and roll, the pupils are gaining confidence in their spatial awareness and safety. It was wonderful to see them persevere through the more difficult balances—their effort was outstanding.
Y1 - PE - Developing Balance When Holding Poses
The Year 1 children have been working hard in PE this week, focusing on their balance and control as part of our Get Set 4 PE curriculum. We’ve been exploring how to hold different poses with stillness and purpose, which is trickier than it looks! It was great to see their persistence—even when a pose felt a bit wobbly, they kept trying until they could hold it for a count of five. These activities are fantastic for building core strength and body awareness, all while having plenty of fun in the process.
Year 3/4 - Festival of Sport
Sporting Success at Accrington Cricket Club! Today, ten of our Year 3 and Year 4 pupils headed over to Accrington Cricket Club to participate in a thrilling Festival of Sport. The children threw themselves into a variety of activities, showing off their skills in golf, football, archery, cricket, and various team games. It was a joy to see them representing the school so exceptionally well; their sportsmanship was top-notch and, most importantly, they all had a fabulous time out on the field. Well done to our young athletes!
Year 5 PE - OAA: Making Maps and Following Directions
Cones, compasses, and coordinate grids! Year 5 took their Team Building PE lesson indoors this week to master the art of navigation. Working together, they created and followed complex maps using cardinal points, carefully avoiding the 'Danger Cone'! It was a brilliant lesson filled with fun, problem-solving, and fantastic teamwork. Well done, Year 5!
Year 5 PE - OAA: Teamwork Challenges!
Mission Impossible? Not for Year 5! Our PE lessons have been all about teamwork this term! We’ve been putting our communication skills under the microscope with some tricky "Cooperation Challenges." From describing complex equipment layouts to partners who couldn't see them, to the nerve-wracking "Skipping Rope Bridge" football roll, the children have had to be assertive and patient. These tasks were incredibly tough, but the buzz of excitement when that football finally reached the end was amazing! We are so proud of the grit and collaborative spirit on display. Who knew PE could be such a brain-teaser?
Year 3 - P.E. - Team Games
Duck, Dip, Dive, and Dodge! Our Year 3 team brought the energy to the hall today for an epic session of Dodgeball! While we stayed indoors, the competitive spirit was through the roof as the students put their teamwork and reflexes to the ultimate test. This wasn't just about throwing balls—it was a masterclass in cooperation and quick thinking. We focused on how to defend our teammates, when to take a strategic risk, and the importance of playing fair under pressure.
Year 2 PE: Defending skills
Our Year 2 athletes were on fire in PE, mastering the art of defending! We’ve been learning that a great team isn't just about scoring goals... It’s about stopping them, too! From "ready stances" to quick footwork, the children showed fantastic focus in our goalkeeping games.
Year 5 Dance: West End In Schools Workshop
Our Year 5 pupils had an incredible time bringing the story of Chinese New Year to life this week! We were thrilled to welcome West End in Schools for an energetic dance workshop. The children didn't just learn the choreography; they fully embraced their roles, leaping and grooving as they transformed into the different animals from the traditional tale. From mastering tricky dance steps to exploring cultural history through movement, the energy in the hall was electric! A huge thank you to West End in Schools for such an inspiring and fun-filled session.
Year 6: Lunar New Year Workshop
This week year 6 celebrated the Lunar New Year with a dance workshop. The class really enjoyed being active and getting to work collaboratively together in a different way.
Year 2: Lunar New Year dance workshop
Dancing Through the Great Race! Our hall was alive with energy as our pupils took part in a vibrant Lunar New Year Dance Workshop! To celebrate the Year of the Horse, the children didn't just learn about the Legend of the Great Race... They lived it! Through movement and choreography, they told the story of how the twelve animals of the Zodiac crossed the finish line.
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Year 4 - The Lunar New Year
Year 4 really enjoyed their dance workshop this week. We got to explore the Lunar New Year in a creative way and learn moves to tell a story through dance. Year 4 were very good at remembering the moves for each different animal and were even better when given the choice to move in the way of their chosen animal. The final performance was fantastic to watch - well done, Year 4!
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