Physical Education

PE develops pupils' competence and confidence to take part in a range of physical activities that become a central part of their lives, both in and out of school.

A high-quality PE curriculum enables all pupils to enjoy and succeed in many kinds of physical activity. They develop a wide range of skills and the ability to use tactics, strategies and compositional ideas to perform successfully. When they are performing, they think about what they are doing, analyse the situation and make decisions. They also reflect on their own and others’ performances and find ways to improve them. As a result, they develop the confidence to take part in different physical activities and learn about the value of healthy, active lifestyles. Discovering what they like to do, what their aptitudes are at school, and how and where to get involved in physical activity helps them make informed choices about lifelong physical activity.

PE helps pupils develop personally and socially. They work as individuals, in groups and in teams, developing concepts of fairness and of personal and social responsibility. They take on different roles and responsibilities, including leadership, coaching and officiating. Through the range of experiences that PE offers, they learn how to be effective in competitive, creative and challenging situations.

These are the essential skills and processes in PE that pupils need to learn to make progress.

In the PE department we operate a fair play points system. The emphasis is placed on the demonstration of good leadership; sportsmanship and fair play as opposed to ability and sporting performance. Points are earned in lessons and collated at the end of each term forming a league-style structure. The top 5 percent of the league are rewarded with trips such as Wembley Stadium tours; Alton Towers theme park; Charlton AFC and London Towers Basketball Club.

Key Stage 4

Year 10 PE Curriculum Map

Pupils are now awarded in six different areas. They are to celebrate pupils' achievements in high quality physical education. The aim is for pupils to achieve all six areas each year.

The six areas are:

• Showing Commitment
• Understanding
• Being active and healthy
• Developing Skills
• Improving
• Enjoying

Pupils can track their progress in achieving these on the Key Stage 4 board opposite the PE office. Once a pupil has been awarded with an area of high quality PE, his parents will be sent a postcard informing them of their son's achievements.

Once all six postcards have been received by a pupil's parents; the pupil will be rewarded by a free PE trip.

Extra-Cullicular Clubs