We can push ourselves further. We always have more to give.
A high-quality physical education curriculum inspires all pupils to succeed and excel in competitive sport and other physically-demanding activities. It should provide opportunities for pupils to become physically confident in a way which supports their health and fitness. Opportunities to compete in sport and other activities build character and help to embed values such as fairness and respect. National Curriculum for Physical Education, purpose of study
Goldsworthy’s seed dance
In Goldsworthy class we have been learning about plants growing in our PE lessons. We were learning how to be champion dancers by controlling our bodies carefully, creating movements and listening for ques. We learnt a poem about seeds and worked as a team to suggest...
Making friends in Early Years
In Carle class this week, all of our children have been making friends with each other and exploring the environment with curiosity. Enjoying some Bark Breakfast in the Mud Kitchen Zahir & Mohammed began building a structure out of the blocks - part castle, part...
Look at us! Hamilton class play and learn whilst developing their fine motor skills.
Why are fine motor skills important? Fine motor skills involve small muscles working with the brain and nervous system to control movements in areas such as the hands, fingers, lips, tongue and eyes. Developing fine motor skills helps children do things like...
What a sunny sports day!
The children ran, jumped, skipped, cheered and encouraged each other while enjoying all the activities this morning. We have been practising for several weeks and looking forward to the opportunity to compete. We don't know which team won overall, but the children...
No rest for the wicket
Both Riley and Van Gogh classes in Year 4 started a brand new cricket program last week which will continue during January. Every Friday morning we will be improving and enhancing our cricket skills with thanks to Platform Cricket. Last Friday was our first session....
Children in Need
Today, Lichtenstein Class had fun raising money for Children In Need, which is a charity that helps disadvantaged children around the UK. We wore our own clothes and held a hurdles event. First we practised our jumping by seeing how many times we could jump over the...
Football Friendly
After school on Friday, we hosted a friendly football match between Manorfield Primary and ourselves. Two brilliant Poplar schools playing against each other! It was a great experience, and we're planning to make it a regular fixture in our sporting calendar. Well...
The Earth and the Sun!
Hello everyone, it has been another great week here in Lichtenstein class. We have been continuing our fantastic work around the topic of space and some of our class have been making incredible progress in their cycling lessons. This past week we have been taking a...
On your bike!
This week, our Year 5 students are learning and practising their bike riding skills. Helmets On - safety first! Nick, from Cycling Instructor, has been observing the children riding their bikes in small groups on the school playground, and helping children to ride...
Welcome to Poppy Class
This was our first week in Poppy Class. For all of the wonderful learning that we will need do this coming year, it was very important for us to know our routines, feel settled, and generate a love for school. Look at all these happy Poppies!