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Term 3 PE

Our January to March term in PE was very busy.  P3/4 did 4 weeks of dance, 2 weeks of handball and 6 weeks of swimming.

Dance

In our dance block, pupils explored how to use movement to express ideas. We focused on:

  • Using imagination and responding to different stimuli
  • Travelling, stillness, shapes, jumps and gestures
  • Changing rhythm, speed, level and direction
  • Repeating patterns in movement
  • Showing expression and confidence

The children had great fun experimenting with creative movement and performing short sequences.

Handball

During handball, we concentrated on building sending and receiving skills and aiming. We also practised moving into space to make successful passes and talked about how handball is a fast‑paced, exciting team game.

Swimming

The pupils worked really hard developing their ability in front crawl, back crawl and breaststroke.  We also worked on water confidence skills including jumping in, going under and floating.

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 Gymnastics Week 4 Equipment

This Week’s Equipment Highlights

  • New Heights: One box was set higher, and another had a lower bench leading up to it, adding variety and challenge.
  • Ropes Added: The ropes were introduced this week and were a huge hit with the pupils!
  • Directional Changes: We included a mix of benches, beams, and tables with changes of direction to keep things interesting and engaging.

Term 2 Week 1 & 2 Gymnastics

This term, all pupils will be taking part in gymnastics, starting with mat skills and progressing to apparatus work. Gymnastics is a fantastic way for children to develop confidence, coordination, and strength while working at their own level.

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 Focus Term 1: Football & Rugby Skills

In term 1, our PE lessons centred around developing Gross and Fine Motor Skills through football and rugby. Pupils began with football, practising key techniques such as passing and dribbling.

Over the last three weeks, we shifted our focus to rugby, where pupils learnt essential skills like carrying the ball, moving away from defenders and passing.

FOOTBALL

RUGBY