PHE
Physical Health Education

We have continued connecting our adventures to different story books. We ate porridge, tested beds and chairs in Goldilocks and the 3 Bears. We made popcorn snacks using the parachute at the end of The Tortoise and the Hare race. We also got to feed the dinosaurs on our Dinosaur Dig. All while developing and extending our fundamental movement skills.

Please ensure your child has a water bottle and appropriate footwear (trainers, no crocs or sandals) on PHE days.

Year 1 and 2 have been focussing on Health Related Fitness by sharing what happens to our bodies when we are active and healthy choices we can make. Year 3 have been discovering movement through different cultures and we can't wait to perform for you and in the learner assemblies. Year 4 are gaining knowledge of how different aspects of health are all interconnected and developing their fitness. Year 5 have progressed into tactics and strategies for their Games unit, through netball and cricket. Year 6 are experimenting with elements of gymnastics, martial arts and parkour in their Movement Composition unit.

Please ensure your child has a water bottle and appropriate footwear (trainers, no crocs or sandals) on PHE days.

Years 1 and 2

In swimming, the advanced group have been working on refining their stroke techniques in front crawl and backstroke. This was accomplished through streamlining drills and coordination drills. The intermediate group worked on their basic skills which included streamlining and front crawl arm action with breathing. The focus was to get them to be independent and confident as soon as possible.

Years 3-6

In aquatic base lessons, learners have been working on tumble and open turns this month. This was a fun and entertaining activity involving a large number of exercises in the water. Learners were encouraged to apply these advanced skills during each lesson. Some learners found it a big challenge and they had to practise variations of turning drills in order to master the turning techniques. During these lessons, learners have had the opportunity to develop their coordination and water confidence.