We had a busy term in PE taking part in Dance, Handball and Badminton. Throughout the blocks we covered a lot of our benchmarks, but focused on Motivation, Decision Making and Balance and Control.
Here we are in Handball and Badminton.
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Gymnastics Week 5 Equipment
Exciting Equipment Updates This Week!
We’ve made some fantastic changes to our PE setup to keep things fresh and fun for everyone. Here’s what’s new:
- 4 Sections of the Solid Box – Perfect for balance and jumping activities.
- Springboard at the Bar Box – Great for practicing vaults and take-offs.
- Trampette – For safe, controlled jumps and landings.
- Double Bar – Ideal for upper body strength and coordination.
- High Ladder – Encourages climbing skills and confidence.
- High Bench – Adds variety for balancing and creative movement.
PE Term 2 Week 1 & 2 Gymnastics
Mat Skills Focus:
- Balances
- Jumps
- Rolls
- Handstands
- Cartwheels
Apparatus Focus:
- Pupils will explore different equipment setups
- They’ll be encouraged to create their own ways of moving from one side to the other
This approach supports creativity, problem-solving, and physical literacy.
Everybody loves this term in the gym, so I’m sure their will be plenty to talk about when they get home.
PE Reminder
Please ensure pupils:
- Come dressed appropriately on PE days
- Have appropriate footwear. Now that the weather is changing, footwear can be changed before PE.
- Have hair tied up
- Remove jewellery and watches before the session
Week 1 and 2 Mat Skills
Week 1 – Shapes and Rolls
Week 2 – Rolls, Handstands and Cartwheels
🏉 PE Update – Rugby Focus
Over the last three weeks of term 1, our PE lessons centred around rugby skills, especially passing and moving with the ball. Pupils learnt some key rules of the game:
- Passes must go backwards.
- The team must stay behind the ball carrier.
- A forward pass or drop results in a knock-on, giving possession to the other team.
To reinforce these skills, we’ve played a variety of fun and active games:
🎯 Canadian Goose
Everyone starts with a ball. On command, balls are placed down and one is removed. Players without a ball become robbers, trying to steal balls and pull flags from others.
🏃 Flag Fury
Players move freely, trying to collect flags from others and attach them to their own belts—only one flag per person before moving on.
🐻 Bears and Buffaloes
Pairs line up in the middle. On their team name being called, they run to score a try while the opposing team tries to pull their tags.
🚪 Great Escape
Attackers start in a central square and try to escape to the edge without losing their tag, while defenders attempt to stop them.
❄️ Rugby Freeze Tag
Catchers tag others using the ball. Tagged players freeze with hands up until freed by a high five.
🪺 Inside the Raven’s Nest
Four teams compete to collect balls from the centre. The goal is to get three balls into their team hoop.
Term 1 Week 1-4 PE Update
We started the new school year with a football block. Pupils focused on developing their passing, dribbling, and shooting skills, learning how to use them effectively in real game situations. Everyone showed great teamwork, determination, and enthusiasm as they built confidence and improved their abilities on the pitch. Well done to all!
