10 Sport and PE Sport is carefully tailored to each age group and focuses on enjoyment, well-being and healthy competition and all children are expected to participate (unless medically exempt). It is important that everyone feels part of a team and has the experience of competing for their school. All children from Years 3 to 8 are expected to be available for all fixtures including occasionally on a Saturday if selected to play for a school team and we ask for parents’ support in this matter. Other internal competitions, known as ‘House’ competitions, occur throughout the year in a number of different sports. Years 3 and 4: Pupils have the opportunity to play rugby, football, hockey, netball and cricket fixtures, as well as swimming and cross-country competitions. Years 5 and 6: Pupils have the opportunity to play rugby, football, hockey, netball, cricket and tennis fixtures, as well as swimming and cross-country competitions. Year 7 and 8: Pupils have a number of opportunities and we encourage them to represent our school in matches in athletics, cricket, cross-country, football, hockey, netball, rugby, swimming and tennis. In addition to the traditional sports, there are opportunities to try fencing, karate, badminton, dance, table tennis, water polo, golf and archery. Our extensive Other Half programme offers additional activities during lunchtimes and after school across all year groups. Tennis rackets and hockey sticks: Are available to borrow. Shinpads: Compulsory for football and hockey. Mouthguards: These are recommended for Year 3 for rugby, even though at this age it is non-contact. They are also needed for their hockey skills. As a child’s mouth changes frequently, a self-moulded mouthguard is fine and these are available from good sports shops. However, if you would prefer to have a mouthguard fitted by your own dentist, then that is also acceptable. Non-participation: If your child is unable to participate in sport, due to injury or illness, please email the Director of Sport [email protected] copying in your child’s form teacher.
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