Physical Education (PE)

PE at Shiplake School provides challenging and enjoyable learning through a range of sporting activities including invasion games, net & wall games, striking and fielding games,  gymnastics, dance, health and fitness, outdoor and adventure and swimming.

• Year 3 and 4 class have swimming in the Autumn and Spring Term consisting if 20 weeks.  This covers both stroke development and water safety.
• Pupils participate in at least 2 hours of high-quality PE lessons each week, covering two different sports/ skills focuses each half term.
• The PE Specialist teacher delivers most of the PE within school working closely with the class teacher or TA
• Children are encouraged to participate in the varied range of extra-curricular activities. We provide inclusive and enjoyable clubs which increases children’s physical activity. Clubs are  offered to both KS1 and KS2 children.
• Children are encouraged to stay active at break times and can access a variety of equipment to use.
• Year 5 & 6 children have the opportunity to apply to become Sports Ambassadors for the school.  They are selected via an application process and are chosen by the Yr6 Sports Ambassadors and the Specialist teacher. Guidance for this is provided by  Specialist PE teacher and the pupils develop leadership, communication, team work skills as well as being good sporting role models within school.  They work with small groups of pupils selected by their teachers to help develop confidence, communication, physical development, cooperation skills by running a 20 ‘Change for Life’ session once a week. Sports Ambassadors plan and deliver working inn their house groups.  They also plan and deliver lunchtime tournaments and assist with interhouse events.
• Children are invited to attend competitive sporting events and festivals within the local area and beyond. This is an inclusive approach which endeavours to encourage not only physical  development but also mental well-being. These events also develop teamwork and leadership skills and are very much enjoyed by children.