Physical Education

Students follow a wide and varied core PE and Sports programme throughout Years 10 and 11. They have four lessons per two week cycle in which they may perform in a major game and more individual activities.

The students experience a programme of activities which include - badminton, table tennis, cross- country, dance, and aerobics.  All activities aim to promote health related fitness. Team skills and tactical play are taught in the major games.  Rugby, football, volleyball, hockey and cricket are the major sports taken by the boys; netball, hockey, football, tennis, and rounders are taken by the girls.  Both boys and girls also have an in-depth course in athletics. After school hours, all students, regardless of ability, are given the opportunity to take part in the above activities by the provision of clubs after school.

Students are also encour­aged to become team members, representing their house, school, District or County. The '5 hour offer' is promoted by the school's School Sports Co-ordinator supported by specialist PE staff and provision for competitive sport is organised by the Competitions Manager who schedules inter-school sport, in conjunction with teaching staff. Students compete against other schools in many team and individual sports.

Published February 14, 2011