Physical Education

At St Bartholomew’s all children have access to 2 hours of Physical Education a week. Each class is allocated one hour lesson in the MUGA and 1 hour in the hall. We are currently using GetSet4PE scheme which has provided staff with lots of new ideas and a variety of different sports for the children learn.

We continue to update our sports equipment to ensure each child has the correct equipment for the lesson and to ensure fun, engaging lessons. We provide equipment and have an outside gym for break and lunch times to promote physical activity. The school has bought into Leeds Well School partnership which gives us access to lots of different sporting events which are aimed at all abilities. The Leeds well school partnership also offers CPD opportunities to enable the professional development of our own staff. We also invest in sports coaches who deliver lessons and provide daily extra-curricular activities. 

We are committed to providing enrichment opportunities and take all of year 3 and 4 ice-skating as well as year 5 and 6 mountain biking.

Curriculum - Physical Education - Key Documents

---

Curriculum - Physical Education - Useful Links

5 Minute Moves

Association for Physical Education

Active Families

Go Noodle

Joe Wicks

---

Curriculum - Physical Education - Rugby Skills

Class 15 thoroughly enjoyed developing their rugby skills with a sports coach. Children began with a warm-up and then moved on to practising their passing skills. The lesson ended with children incorporating their passing skills into small sided games.

 

Curriculum - Physical Education - Determination

Class 5 showed team work and determination in last weeks command Jo’s. As a class they’re working really hard to develop how they work together. 

 

Curriculum - Physical Education - Biking

Class 15 were fantastic on the pump track. They listened to the coach and developed in confidence throughout the session. Well done everybody. 

 

Curriculum - Physical Education - Athletics

Well done to the athletes who took part in a local athletics competition. They won lots of races but narrowly missed out on first place. The children gave it their all throughout the events.

 

Curriculum - Physical Education - Mixed Football

Well done to all those who took part. They showed great teamwork and put in some excellent performances.

 

Curriculum - Physical Education - Cheer Dance Session

Year 2 had a fabulous time at their Cheer Dance session. They learnt part of a cheer routine, played some games and shared their best dance moves. I was very impressed by some of their dance moves.

 

Curriculum - Physical Education - Relay Races

Class 4 have been taking part in some extra games sessions led by a coach from Leeds Rhinos this half term. We have learnt some new games and have taken part in relay races in teams.

 

Curriculum - Physical Education - Dance Routines

Class 12 have been working hard in groups to choreograph a dance routines. We gave discussed rhythm and beats to keep in time with the music. They have also looked at making sure we include a variety of actions and dynamics. The children have all come up with some lovely routines which they will improve on , and add to, over the next few weeks. 

 

Curriculum - Physical Education - Spy Dances

Today we did a spy dance in PE. We enjoyed watching others dances, everyone working together, everyone happy and having fun.

 

Curriculum - Physical Education - Catalan Soccer Lessons

Class 4 have been lucky enough to take part in a workshop run by coaches from Catalan Soccer. They enjoyed practising their football skills and playing games.

 

Curriculum - Physical Education - Dancing

This week, in PE we began our dance topic. We learnt a stamp, clap routine and then the children got into groups and created their own stamp, clap dance routine.

 

Curriculum - Physical Education - Tennis Skills

We have been enjoying having a specialist tennis coach over the last few weeks. We always start with a warm up to develop our skills. 

 

Curriculum - Physical Education - Hopping & Skipping

Class 4 have been practising jumping, skipping and hopping in their PE lessons this half term. Today we worked hard to practise skipping using our skipping ropes.

 

Curriculum - Physical Education - Dodgeball Competition

Well done to the year 5/6 Dodgeball team who won a competition against some of the local schools.

 

Curriculum - Physical Education - Ice Skating (Class 11)

The children loved going Ice-skating and grew in confidence throughout the session.

 

Curriculum - Physical Education - Canoeing

What a great experience. The children jumped straight into the canoes with no hesitation and picked it up instantly. They were very well behaved and managed to get the furthest down the canal that day.

 

Curriculum - Physical Education - SEND Athletics

What a fantastic event. The children were very enthusiastic and we had an excellent time. There were some excellent individual performance as well as the children working together. 

 

Curriculum - Physical Education - Skills Recap

Today we recapped all of the skills and rules we have learnt so far and we played a tournament.

 

Curriculum - Physical Education - Throwing & Catching

Class 6 have been working hard in their pe lessons on their throwing and catching. They have been focusing on the strength of the pass and aiming for a target. Their focus and resilience was lovely to see as well as how they cheered each other on. 

 

Curriculum - Physical Education - Mountain Biking (Class 16)

We have re-started our sessions at Middleton Bike park which all year 5 and 6 children will have the opportunity to. This week class 16 have enjoyed riding around the tracks. The wet weather didn't stop the children from having fun.

 

Curriculum - Physical Education - Learning Dodgeball

In PE we’re studying dodgeball. We practiced hitting a moving target. 

 

Curriculum - Physical Education - Olympic Event Winners

Congratulations to everyone who competed in the Armley/Farnley Olympic event. The children were fantastic and there were some outstanding performances. The children came in 1st place and were rewarded with medals as well as the Olympic trophy.

 

Curriculum - Physical Education - Sports Day 2024

Classes 5 and 7 had a great time during their sports day. They loved al the different activities. 

 

Curriculum - Physical Education - Puzzles & Tasks

During PE, class 11 have been given a set of puzzles and tasks. This week they have had to follow a set course on a map. At each different cone they had a different action to perform e.g. start jumps etc. It was the job of one child to direct the other to complete the course and tell them the actions they should complete. 

 

Curriculum - Physical Education - Tennis Sessions

Today we have had a tennis coach in to deliver sessions to all of year 3 and 4. The children will be coming home with leaflets offering free coaching 2 nights a week at Armley park.

 

Curriculum - Physical Education - Ball Skills

In PE this half term, reception are developing their ball skills, trying to keep the ball under their control. So far we have practiced with a tennis ball, rolling it with our hands and stopping it safely. 

 

Curriculum - Physical Education - Panathlon Event

What a fantastic afternoon we have had. Some of our KS1 pupils have represented the school in a Panathlon event. They did fantastically well and came in 2nd place. The children had lots of fun and worked together as a team on a variety of event. 

 

Curriculum - Physical Education - Basketball Tournament

Class 14 completed their basketball topic by recapping over all the skills covered in the topic before playing in a three team tournament.  

 

Curriculum - Physical Education - Dodgeball Competition Winners!

Congratulations to the year 5 and 6 dodgeball team who won a competition against the local schools this week. There were some fantastic individual performances as well as working together as a team. Well done!

 

Curriculum - Physical Education - Ice Skating (Class 9)

Class 9 were fantastic on the ice this week. The coaches played some games with them then allowed the children to have some free time.

 

Curriculum - Physical Education - Basketball

Well done class 17 on an excellent basketball lesson. We learnt how to dribble and chest pass. 

 

Curriculum - Physical Education - Sports Hall Athletics Semi Finals

Last Friday we competed in the semi final of the school sports hall athletics competition. The children were fantastic and gave it their all. There were some excellent individual performances and they were unlucky not to progress to the final. Well done everyone who took part!

 

Curriculum - Physical Education - Sports Hall Athletics

Congratulations to the year 5/6 athletics team for qualifying to the final of the sports hall athletics competition. They were fantastic and showed great athleticism in numerous events. Good luck in the final.

 

Curriculum - Physical Education - Balances

Class 11 have enjoyed practicing balances in pairs. They were giving the opportunity to work together to put a routine together involving a balance, travel, jump, travel and balance. There were some very original ideas and solid balances. 

 

Curriculum - Physical Education - Joe Wicks Session

Last week, class 16 had to do PE in the classroom because of the weather and the hall being in use. That won’t stop us though, we had a fun morning completing a Joe Wicks PE lesson!

 

Curriculum - Physical Education - Ten Pin Bowling

Today we have been ten pin bowling. The children were fantastic and were very well behaved. The children were awarded medals for their participation. 

---