PE and Sports at Compton Primary
At Compton, Pysical Education is an integral part to the wellbeing of our children not just during their PE lessons but throughout the entire school day. We regularly participate in Outdoor Learning in our grounds which include a private embankment on an old disused railway and have also been given permission by the local parish committee to use the village playing fields for after-school clubs.
Prior to Lockdown, PE Lead Mr Harte alongside fellow staff members, held a range of Sports clubs including Netball and Cross Country. There was to be an Athletics one as well scheduled for the Spring and Summer Terms.
During the Summer term of Lockdown, Compton took part in the vast majority of the Virtual School Games and were proud County Champions in Footgolf. Participation was very high given the circumstances and we got stuck in with whatever challenge was set. Our children particularly liked doing the Alternative Olympics especially rolling a ball with-out being able to see!
This academic year we have continued with our provision of Real PE and have the pleasure of inviting one of the Create team, to lead INSET in November which will primarily revolve around Dance. This is our new area of the curriculum we feel as a school needs a push.
On top of this, we have secured the services of Berkshire Cricket who will be leading a full day for 6-weeks coaching across the school which will also provide valuable CPD for our staff.
Our aim is to engage every child in physical activity whether that be in playtime, competiton, staff led lessons or after school clubs. This we feel is achievable given the emphasis placed on a healthy lifestyle and both the mental and physical well-being of our entire school family.
Inter-School Competitions 2021-22
We will be participating in an increasing number of compeitions ranging from Dodgeball and Speed Stacking to Archery and Tag Rugby. As it was only the first year back competing externally, Compton Primary limited the number of competitions entered but ensured as many children took part as possible.
There are a host of Morning and Afternoon Extra-curricular clubs for children to attend. Please check the separate tab on the website.
These include: Netball, Football, Judo, Gymnastics and Dance and will be updated throughout the course of the academic year.
PE and Sports Action Plan
The action plan covers the Intent, Implementation and Impact of what Compton Primary is aiming to achieve by the end of the academic year 2020-21. Our main INTENT is for ALL children to.
Participate and understand their learning in all six areas of Real PE (cogs)
Enjoy their PE and sport experiences
It will be IMPLEMENTED via different ways including: Teachers including support staff being trained how to access and deliver Real PE, Real Gym and Rea Dance;delivering a 2-year cycle to cover a wide range of sports, taking part in School, County and Countrywide competitons; and encouraged to use the break and lunchtimes to remain physically active throughout the school day.
Each term, the IMPACT will be analysed and this will change the Intent should the need arise.
Swimming
Our pupils attend swimming lessons in National Curriculum Year 4. We are fortunate to be able to use the pool at our federated secondary school, The Downs, which is within walking distance of our school.
Due to Covid preventing the Year 4 cohort in 2020-21 being able to swim, they did so in 2021-22 as a Year 5 cohort well as the then Year 4 cohort.
82% of our 2021 Year 6 cohort could swim competently, confidently and proficiently over a distance of at least 25 metres. 82% of this Year 6 cohort could use a range of strokes effectively [for example, front crawl, backstroke and breaststroke] and 80% could perform safe self-rescue in different water-based situations.
Better lunchtimes - healthy eating and active play
We are very proud to have been awarded the highest level of Better Lunchtime Award. Our commitment to healthy eating and active play resulted in our school being recognised as providing "remarkable" lunchtime experiences for our pupils.