Encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.’ 1 Thessalonians 5:11
PE
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PE Lessons
Our PE lessons are designed to develop fundamental movement skills, ensuring all pupils become motor competent and physically confident. We provide high-quality, inclusive PE experiences in a fun and safe environment, tailored to support children of all abilities.
Our progressive curriculum follows a clear learning journey from Early Years through to Key Stage 2, offering opportunities for every pupil to succeed, make progress, and be challenged at their own level. We follow the Primary PE Planning scheme of work.
PE Statement of Intent
At Thatcham Park, we are committed to delivering a high-quality Physical Education (PE) curriculum that aims to:
· Inspire a passion for Physical Education and Sport· Develop pupils’ confidence and competence in PE and Sport
· Foster a lifelong love of exercise and healthy, active lifestyles
· Embed key sporting values that positively influence everyday life
· Promote the physical and mental wellbeing of every child
Our inclusive and meaningful PE programme enables every child to develop essential physical literacy, emotional resilience, and cognitive skills, empowering them to reach their full potential in PE and sport.
Extracurricular Activities
At Thatcham Park, we offer a range of extracurricular sports and opportunities for competition in order to enrich our pupils’ experiences beyond the classroom.
Our extracurricular programme includes:
· After-school sports clubs: cross-country, football, hockey, KS1 multi-skills and netball
· Participation in local and regional competitions such as football, netball, hockey, swimming, cross-country and cricket
· Opportunities to represent the school in inter-school fixtures and fun festivals such as archery, footgolf, alternative Olympics and multi-skills
· Links with local sports organisations and coaches, providing expert-led sessions and pathways into community sport
We believe that extracurricular sport plays a vital role in fostering a sense of belonging, encouraging healthy habits, and supporting the holistic development of every child.
Swimming
Swimming and water safety are a statutory part of the National Curriculum, requiring all primary schools to teach children to swim 25 metres, use different strokes and perform safe self-rescue by the end of Key Stage 2. At Thatcham Park, our pupils have the opportunity to swim in Years 3 and 4 in order to achieve this.
All children will have access to the swimming curriculum and be nourished and nurtured as swimmers, unless exclusion is necessary on medical grounds or in exceptional circumstances which will be at the discretion of the Headteacher/Governors.