Physical Education

Our Physical Education and Games department provides exceptional sporting opportunities for all children, both during the school day and through after school activities. Physical Education is an integral part of the curriculum, and is designed to promote fitness, develop skills, and encourage a lifelong love for sport. In Upper School, children participate in two PE lessons and one dedicated Games lesson each week. In Lower School, children enjoy a balanced schedule of one PE lesson, one swimming lesson, and one Games lesson weekly. 

Our Physical Education Curriculum
In Lower School, children focus on the foundations of movement, balance, and co-ordination through sports-based activities such as sending and receiving, agility games, ball skills, dance, and athletics. These skills are refined and applied to full team sports including football, netball, dodgeball, cricket, tag rugby, basketball and switch. Activities are rotated to ensure a broad range and enriching experience.

An integral part of the PE curriculum for Upper School children is the Weekly Park Run, a timed run where progress is recorded and celebrated. Personal Bests are recognised during assemblies, fostering self-improvement and a positive mindset. To inspire and reward their efforts, we have introduced a badge system, where students have the opportunity to earn badges for achieving Personal Bests. The Weekly Park Run promotes fitness, resilience, and personal achievement while teaching life skills such as perseverance and goal setting.

We also offer a diverse range of sports clubs catering to various interests and talents, including gymnastics, football, netball, running, cricket, athletics, dance, karate, cheerleading, sports skills, target practice, and ballet.

Facilities & Sporting Events
Our Physical Education and Games programme is enhanced by excellent local facilities including Ironmonger Swimming Pool, Cally Pool, Grimaldi Park, Barnard Park, Market Road pitches, and Highbury Fields. These venues allow us to deliver high-quality lessons and Games sessions across a range of sports and outdoor activities.

Children successfully participate in fixtures throughout the year, key events such as our annual Sports Day and the Swimming Gala, and competitions organised by the Independent Schools Association (ISA). These experiences nurture both competitive spirit and team camaraderie. Children in Forms 1 to 4 attend weekly swimming lessons all year round, developing essential aquatic skills, water confidence, and water safety.

By leveraging local resources and offering a comprehensive programme, we inspire every child to develop a passion for physical activity and embrace a healthy, active lifestyle.