Physical Education
All pupils participate in PE and Games lessons twice a week. A list for physical education kit is available from the school office.
Primary Key Stage 1 and 2
Pupils in the junior phase swim every Monday at the Tewkesbury pool, Cascades throughout the year and have other physical education each week. These include across the year, gymnastics, dance, multi-skills, athletics and tennis.
A group of pupils go riding each week. This is provided by a group working for the charity, Riding for the Disabled.
During our break and lunchtimes pupils are encouraged to be active using the “Huff and Puff” equipment we have and can ride bikes provided by the school.
Every year the school likes to host and participate in the County Dance Festival.
Pupils have the opportunity to join in activities with local Primary Schools e.g. swimming, badminton,
football and golf.
Key Stage 3 and 4
At present Key Stage 3 pupils swim for a term at Cascades Tewkesbury, working towards various swimming awards.
Games and PE lessons include gymnastics; dance; hockey; football; badminton; volleyball; athletics; cricket and rounders. For our football lessons we often have a coach from Cheltenham Town Football Club.
Key Stage 4 pupils follow an Entry Level course in Physical Education. This a practical course and pupils achieve well.
During P.E / Games lessons pupils are encouraged to take a responsibility – e.g. checking the changing rooms, opening the MUGA, getting out & setting up equipment, leading warm ups and helping others. Pupils who show leadership qualities gain a certificate at the end of each term.
Other activities
There are many opportunities to do extra-curricular sporting activities throughout the year. These include activities such as a ‘Jump for your Heart’ skipping to raise money for the British Heart Foundation; Gloucestershire Youth Games; swimming galas, and football; hockey; cricket and tennis festivals.