“Intelligence and skill can only function at the peak of their capacity when the body is healthy and strong.” - John F. Kennedy

Physical activity not only improves health, reduces stress and improves concentration, but also promotes correct physical growth and development. Exercise has a positive influence on academic achievement, emotional stability and interaction with others. Therefore, both teachers and children should be aware of its importance.

PE develops the children’s knowledge, skills and understanding, so that they can perform with increasing competence and confidence in a range of physical activities. We provide the broad and balanced programme of physical education we believe every child should have; with activities designed to be enjoyable, vigorous, purposeful and regular. Through providing positive experiences, a lifelong interest in physical activity is encouraged, as well as promoting positive attitudes towards a healthy lifestyle. The range of physical activities is wide and includes athletics, dance, games, gymnastics, swimming and outdoor education. A high quality programme is designed to satisfy the needs, abilities and interests of all individual children.

Our PE curriculum enables pupils:

• To promote a healthy and fulfilling lifestyle by developing self-motivation to take part in physical activity outside school as recreation
• To contribute to the physical development of each child: size, strength, fitness, speed, gross and fine motor skills.
• To contribute to the intellectual development of each child.
• To help establish the individual child's self-esteem and confidence.
• To develop social skills (cooperating in groups, playing fairly to rules, mixing with children from other schools).
• To ensure that every class has the opportunity to compete
• To ensure every child has the opportunity to take part in extra-curricular clubs, as well as external competitions and tournaments.