Physical Education
At Waterbeach Community Primary School we feel that Physical Education plays an important role in developing the ‘whole’ child.
Our aim is to encourage all children, regardless of their age or ability, to lead physically active and healthy lifestyles, to be given the opportunity to develop their confidence and skill in a broad range of physical activities, to engage in competitive sports and activities and to be physically active for sustained periods of time.
We strive to provide all children with opportunities to participate in Physical Education, School Sport and Physical Activity.
Physical Education
Pupils receive at least 2 hours of scheduled Physical Education. Lessons aim to engage and inspire all pupils and are supported by Complete PE. The skills of gymnastics, dance, outdoor games, swimming and athletics are taught and progressively developed throughout the whole school. For example, children will pick up a sport again in upper Key Stage 2, which they had learnt the basics of in lower Key Stage 2.
At Key Stage 2, outdoor adventurous activities are also included. All children are encouraged to reflect and improve on their own performance and to take part in inter-class competitions.
School Sport
The school is keen to provide a wide range of extracurricular clubs for pupils throughout the year and actively supports children with organising their own lunchtime clubs. In Year 4, we offer a Sports Leadership programme giving pupils the opportunity to advocate for school sport and to lead games and activities in the Key Stage 1 playground during lunchtimes.
We are fortunate to be involved with the South Cambridgeshire Schools Sport Partnership and regularly access different intra-school competitions for KS2 children to participate in.
Physical Activity
Physical Activity is an essential part of life at Waterbeach Community Primary School. Children are encouraged to be active in their learning both inside and outside the classroom. KS1 spend time weekly in our fantastic forest school area where they are able to climb trees and build dens, as well as many other activities. Our Year 4 Sports Leaders inspire the younger children by playing games and being active during KS1 lunchtimes. The whole school take part in national schemes such as Bike to School Week and The Big Pedal and are active when it comes to supporting charity fundraisers.
Active Learning – please see below for some useful websites: