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
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!
Kahlo Class returns to water
Today was Kahlo class's first visit to the swimming pool for this new school year. Swimming will take place on Friday mornings now - not afternoons - which means our first lesson of the day will be in the water. Everyone was very excited as we walked carefully to the...
Sports Day at Bartlett Park
Year 5 thoroughly enjoyed the Lansbury Lawrence Sports Day today at Bartlett Park. Organised into teams, each class participated in a range of activities - sprints, egg & spoon race, tug of war, long jump, obstacle course and many more. 5B waiting for the sprints...
Learning to ride bikes in Year 5
In January, both year 5 classes took part in an exciting cycling training programme with Cycling Instructor. Ready to leave the playground for the road. During the second week of training, some children were ready to cycle on the main road after learning about how to...
I Want to Ride My Bicycle!
Year 5 are currently in the middle of an intense cycling training course. We were recently visited by Martin from Cycling Instructor who brought 4 brand new bikes for the children to try out on the playground. Some children were familiar with cycling as they have a...