Physical Education and Healthy Lifestyles
As a school we are dedicated to helping our children enjoy an active life and this includes participation in a wide range of sports and games.
We also benefit hugely from the Schools Sports Partnership Programme where we offer inter-
We have a Specialist Sports Coach working in our school on a weekly basis, developing all the PE curriculum skills, such as dance, basic motor skills, games, gymnastics, co-
PE in the News
Quadkids Fun
On Wednesday 14th June, 10 Swans took part in a Quadkids competition at Northgate High School. They joined approximately 60 other schools and 600 competitors competing in a variety of events : 75 m sprint, standing long jump, vortex throw and 600m run. There was an...
High 5 Netball
Tuesday 23rd May saw some of our Swans children taking part in a High 5 Netball competition at Ipswich High School's Eaton Place. High 5 Netball involves children changing position after each half, so everyone gets a chance at playing in a different position. We came...
Gymnastic Fun
Friday 19th May saw some of our children taking part in a gymnastics festival at Westbourne Academy. In the morning, it was the turn of our Woodpeckers children to show their routines and jumping and landing skills using the springboard. In the afternoon, it was the...
Handball Festival
Five children from the Owls class took part in a recent handball tournament. They played lots of games against other Ipswich schools. There was some brilliant shooting, defending, goal-keeping and team play. Well done Owls!
Cross Country Success!
On Wednesday morning, 16 children took part in a cross-country run at the Royal Hospital School. There were several hundred children from schools all over Suffolk taking part in a variety of races. Five of our children came in the top 25 for each of their age groups...
Ice Hockey in Spring
On Friday 17th March the children were involved in a PE 'Enrichment Day'. Mr Ross taught the children skills, rules and tactics associated with the game of Ice Hockey. Even though the sun was shining, the children still used a 'puck' which slid well on the playground...