PE

Why is P.E important?

Not only does exercise improve a child’s overall health and fitness it helps to improve their mental health and cognitive development as well, by doing physical exercise, children are more likely to concentrate and maintain focus in lessons. As well as strengthening muscle and bones, exercise builds confidence, inspires positivity and improves social skills. P.E also offers children the opportunity to see the importance of leading active, healthy lives as well as understanding sportsmanship, fairness and respect through the sports and activities they undertake.  At LPS, we offer many sports opportunities within our curriculum  as well as extra-curricular clubs, which allow children the opportunity to learn new skills and participate in school competitions. 

When is PE taught? 

P.E taught weekly by specialised coaches and teachers. This year, class teachers will be working closely with a secondary specialist P.E teacher, Mr Heaton, to teach a range of skills across a wide range of sports and activities.

What do we learn in PE?

Progressive PE- Children will develop skills across the curriculum in gymnastics, invasive sports and Athletics. Our specialist secondary PE teacher works with all children on a termly focus to ensure skill progression in these key areas. 

This year, we will really be embedding 4 core values: social, physical, psychological and social.  

Throughout the year we will work with other external sporting agencies and charities to help enrich our curriculum further. Organisations such as Tranmere Football Club, Activity for All, Bike ability are all part of what we offer the children. 

Swimming - All children from Year 2 to Year 6 will be attending swimming sessions within the year. Each class will attend for 5 x 1 hour lessons and will be taught by qualified swimming instructors. 

After school sports activities

All after school activities will be led by Mr Egan and Ms McCallister. Letters will be given out each half term to parents with more information.