PE
PHYSICAL EDUCATION AT ST. LUKE'S
Subject Leader: Mr Y Khan
“Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do.” - Pele
Our Vision
At St. Luke’s, we believe PE is about much more than learning to play a sport. It is about developing skills, confidence and resilience, learning to work with others and discovering the enjoyment that comes from being active. We want every child to develop a positive relationship with physical activity and leave St. Luke’s with the skills, knowledge and confidence to lead an active life. Through PE and school sport, children have opportunities to learn, practise, improve, collaborate, compete and lead.
What does PE look like at St. Luke’s?
Our PE curriculum provides children with a broad range of physical activities and sporting experiences from the Early Years Foundation Stage through to Year 6. In the Early Years, children develop their physical skills through daily opportunities to run, jump, balance, climb, throw, catch, dance and move in different ways. These experiences provide the foundations for the physical skills and confidence developed throughout school. Across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, children develop their skills through activities including games, gymnastics, dance, athletics and outdoor activities. As they progress through school, they learn to apply their skills in increasingly challenging situations, develop tactics and strategies, work effectively with others and evaluate how they can improve. We use GetSet4PE to support our curriculum planning. Units are carefully sequenced to build on previous learning and provide appropriate challenge as children move through the school.
PE for Everyone
We believe that every child should be able to experience success in PE.
Lessons are adapted to ensure that children with different needs, abilities and starting points can participate meaningfully and make progress. Children are encouraged to challenge themselves, persevere when something is difficult and recognise their own improvement as well as supporting the progress of others. We value effort, progress, teamwork and resilience alongside physical performance.
Sport Beyond the Classroom
Our PE provision extends beyond curriculum lessons. Children have opportunities to take part in sports clubs, competitions, festivals and activities, both within school and alongside other schools. We also provide opportunities for children to develop leadership skills through roles that support activities and encourage younger pupils to participate. Competition is an important part of school sport. Children learn to compete positively, respect opponents and officials, celebrate success appropriately and respond positively when things do not go their way.
PE and British Values
PE provides meaningful opportunities for children to develop and demonstrate the fundamental British Values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs. Through teamwork, games and competition, children learn to listen to others, make decisions together and understand that everyone has a role to play. They learn the importance of rules and fair play, while recognising that their choices and actions affect others. Children are encouraged to make responsible choices, challenge themselves and develop independence, while showing respect for teammates, opponents, officials and members of the wider school community.
Being Active Every Day
We recognise that being active is not limited to PE lessons. We encourage physical activity throughout the school day through active play, lunchtime activities, clubs and school sport. Our aim is to help children understand that being active can be enjoyable, social and rewarding, while developing habits that support healthy and active lifestyles.
Swimming
Swimming is an important life skill. Our swimming provision gives pupils opportunities to develop their swimming ability, water confidence and understanding of water safety.
Our Commitment
We want every child to leave St. Luke’s with positive experiences of physical activity, greater confidence in their abilities and the resilience to keep improving. Most importantly, we want children to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes that enable them to enjoy an active lifestyle beyond primary school.
Useful websites:
Manchester Active Activity Finder:
Please click on the following link to view thousands of activities across the city
· Youth Sport Trust – resources and initiatives for schools
· Get Set – Team GB – Olympic and Paralympic themed activities
· GoNoodle – movement and mindfulness videos for children
· Free indoor activities for kids – Healthier Families - NHS - Free indoor activities for kids & families