P.E.

Purpose of Study

At Southridge, pupils benefit from two hour-long PE sessions each week in which they will cover a broad spectrum of sports, games and skills. We endeavour to enhance our curriculum with expert tuition in games and gymnastics from external coaches in addition to the skilled delivery of lessons in-house. In the summer term of Year 2, and the autumn and spring terms of Year 3, the children partake in swimming lessons at Waves pool in Whitley Bay where they work towards achieving the National Curriculum standard of being able to swim 25 metres.

We engage with a variety of sporting competitions and activities across the region and ensure that all children are given the opportunity to represent the school. We are proud to say that we currently hold the 'School Games Mark Gold' Award which reflects our commitment to the development of competition across our school and into the community. Participating in this process allows us to evaluate our PE provision and assists us in developing an action plan for future progress.

The National Curriculum states that a high-quality physical education curriculum inspires all pupils to succeed and excel in competitive sport and other physically demanding activities. It should provide opportunities for pupils to become physically confident in a way which supports their health and fitness. Opportunities to compete in sport and other activities build character and help to embed values such as fairness and respect.

At Southridge, pupils benefit from two hour-long PE sessions each week in which they will cover a broad spectrum of sports, games and skills. We endeavour to enhance our curriculum with expert tuition in games and gymnastics from external coaches in addition to the skilled delivery of lessons in-house. 

We engage with a variety of sporting competitions and activities across the region and ensure that all children are given the opportunity to represent the school. We are proud to say that we currently hold the 'School Games Mark Gold' Award which reflects our commitment to the development of competition across our school and into the community. Participating in this process allows us to evaluate our PE provision and assists us in developing an action plan for future progress.