At St. Joseph’s we want all children to have the opportunity to experience many different sports and to find out what really inspires them.  We intend to provide high-quality, inspiring PE lessons, which allow children to learn skills and knowledge required by the national curriculum in a fun and engaging way.  We encourage children to learn about athletes from the past and present and hope that by studying these inspirational people, some of our children will aspire to become the athletes of the future. 

We intend to provide opportunities for all children to improve both their fitness and their physical and mental well-being through daily activities such as our “Fit in 15” initiative.  

Our goal for Physical Education is that children become physically literate and that they are able to:

• understand how to become and remain physically fit and healthy through a balanced program of physical activity and by making healthy eating and lifestyle choices. 
• use their knowledge and understanding to make healthy choices and continue good exercise habits after formal education and into adult life. 
• celebrate their unique skills and qualities and appreciate the talents of others.
• develop resilience and understand how they can improve through effort and hard work.
• assess and evaluate their own and others’ performances and how they could improve further.
• find a sport (or sports) that they enjoy and may wish to take further, both in school and through clubs.

We believe that high-quality PE lessons at school can allow people to lead healthier, happier lives and that sport and physical activity can contribute to better physical and mental wellbeing. 

Year 4 have enjoyed yoga this term.  They are very much looking forward to creating their own yoga flows after half term.

The LTA and Premier Sport have been working together to fund some Tennis sessions for Year 5.  Maybe we have a future Wimbledon winner in our midst!?

Year 6 have been exploring Acrobatic Gymnastics.  This branch of gymnastics requires trust, timing and teamwork.  

Year 5 have loved exploring rhythmic gymnastics and even learned a little about how to do a handstand with Miss Gunn's assistance.  Please don't try this at home unless you know what you're doing!!

Year 1 have been enjoying their Yoga lessons.  They have learned shapes inspired by the Wild West.

"For our assembly this morning we had a visit from Sensei Marc at the Lea Valley Karate Academy. He spoke to the students about self-defence, explained what students could expect to learn when attending the classes, and also answered some questions. A select few were chosen to come up to the front and try out some of the techniques and games, which were enjoyed by all.

Your local class is at Goffs Churchgate Academy, just a short drive from the school. Full class details and how to get in touch with Sensei Marc are all included on the leaflet which was sent out on parentmail, or by contacting the School Office. LVKA are currently offering a 4 week free trial, where students can attend the classes at no cost to give them a good taster of what to expect when joining the academy. Please contact Sensei Marc if you are interested."

Year 2 have begun Yoga this term.  They performed many different yoga poses inspired by the ocean.

Year 6 have been enjoying handstand preps and other activities in gymnastics lessons.

Year 5 have been working on gymnastics in PE this term.  

Year 2 were inspired by The Secret Garden and created their own gardening dances.

Year 1 were exploring weather in their dance lesson on Monday.  See if you can spot their icicle shapes!

The exciting whirlwind tour of different dance styles continued with Year 1 exploring Vietnamese-style scarf dancing and Year 3 learning the Tarantella.  Tarantella means tarantula!