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
Association for Physical Education
Curriculum - Physical Education - Sports Day (Class 16)
Class 16 had a great sports day!
Curriculum - Physical Education - Sports Day (Class 8)
Class 8 had a brilliant time at our sports day.
Curriculum - Physical Education - Sports Day (Class 14)
]Class 14 have thoroughly enjoyed sports day this morning in the sun! Phay'zer was rated 2nd fastest in the whole of year 5!
Curriculum - Physical Education - Sports Day
Year 4 enjoyed taking part in their Sports Day this week. It was very competitive and the children were very supportive of one another. Well done Year 4!
Curriculum - Physical Education - Dodgeball
Class 15 enjoyed an extra session with the Leeds Rhinos coach this week. They played a game of dodgeball that was throughly enjoyed by everyone.
Curriculum - Physical Education - Headingley Stadium Tour
What a fantastic experience. This week some of our children have been on a tour around Headingley Stadium. They were also introduced to 2 new sports; goalball and wheelchair rugby. The children loved the activities and didn't want to stop playing the wheelchair rugby.
Curriculum - Physical Education - Bikeability Sessions
Year 5 have been busy completing Bikeability sessions. Children are completing different stages of the project ensuring all children are able to develop their biking skills.
Curriculum - Physical Education - Ten Pin Bowling Experience
The children loved going to Hollywood Bowl. There were some fantastic scores and we can't wait to go again next year.
Curriculum - Physical Education - Athletics 2025
What a fantastic event! All the children enjoyed trying lots of different activities and very well behaved throughout. We can't wait for the next one.
Curriculum - Physical Education - Urban Valley Bike Park Visit
Class 11 were very determined to improve in their sessions at the Urban Bike Park and made really good progress. Every child listened to the coach and put his advice into practice. Well done!
Curriculum - Physical Education - Mountain Bike Trails
Well done to class 15 who were very good on the trails. They were able to move to some of the harder trails as they were all confident riders.
Curriculum - Physical Education - Ice Skating
Class 7 showed excellent resilience during their Ice Skating session. The pupils didn't give up even though there were a couple of falls. They are looking forward to going next week for their second session.
Curriculum - Physical Education - Mountain Bike Skills
Class 12 thoroughly enjoyed mountain biking. Children have developed their mountain biking skills and grown in confidence over the sessions. Children have enjoyed the opportunity to bike on different trails.
Curriculum - Physical Education - Mountain Bike Practice
Class 12 have enjoyed their mountain biking sessions over the past 2 weeks. They grew in confidence in the sessions and we able to move onto the more difficult trails.
Curriculum - Physical Education - Fitness Sessions
Class 16 thoroughly enjoyed completing fitness sessions with sports coaches from Leeds Beckett University. Children completed skipping sessions, football dribbling sessions and exercises such as press-ups. Well done class 16!
Curriculum - Physical Education - Walking Football
Last Friday a group of year 5 and 6 children were invited to take part in another walking football tournament. This was organised by the Leeds Old Person Forum to get younger children to integrate more with the older generation through an equal love of football. The games were played in great spirit by both teams and all 3 ended up in draws. Penalties were taken and the victory was taken by the LOPF team. Well done to all involved and we look forward to a rematch later in the year.
Curriculum - Physical Education - Bikeability
Children in year 4 enjoyed their bikeability sessions. Some children learned to ride and others improved their skills.
Curriculum - Physical Education - Cold Weather Exercise
Class 15 enjoyed completing a fitness activity in very cold conditions. Children worked in pairs to complete a one minute run, one minute rest activity. Some children managed to complete ten! Well done class 15!
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.
Every year, the school organises the St Bart’s U11 Girls’ Football Cup, which is open to all schools in Leeds to enter. The competition takes place in June/July at Goals Football on Kirkstall Road and an average of 50 teams take part.
2025 Winner: St Bart's
2024 Winner: Rothwell
2023 Winner: Gledhow
2022 Winner: Woodlesford