PE CURRICULUM

Striking and Fielding – Key Stage 3 and 4 

It has been another busy term in PE. Our topic this term has been striking and fielding games. For this, we have been focusing on softball and cricket. Pupils have shown incredible progress across the board with exceptional levels of engagement, making the PE department staff very proud. In softball, pupils have been learning and developing their quick fielding skills, including catching using a softball glove, and pitching into the hitter. They have also explored batting technique with great success from both slow-pitched and fast-pitched balls, and off the tee. Pupils have been able to apply all their skills into gameplay scoring numerous home runs and fielding brilliantly.  

In cricket, pupils have been learning fielding skills such as the 'cup' and 'reverse cup catch', and the 'overarm bowl'. They have explored different strokes in cricket such as a defensive shot and a sweep shot, and applied their skills to effective gameplay, with some pupils now hitting a regular 'six' and stumping staff out of the game.  In addition, Jake and Oliver have developed their skills further by attending our local Barns Green Cricket Club with Mr West. It is great to see pupils interacting and succeeding at an external sports club.  

Sports Leaders – Key Stage 4 and 5 

Our year 11 and Post-16 students have had an excellent term demonstrating their leadership skills and talents during observed practical sports sessions. They have planned, delivered and evaluated sessions showing a plethora of skills, qualities and characteristics that would be desired in a successful sports leader. Their creativity and adaptability within their sessions have been outstanding highlights.