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Physical Education

We provide a broad and varied PE curriculum relating to games, gymnastics, dance, swimming, athletics, outdoor and adventurous activities.

Our PE curriculum is designed to cover all of the knowledge and understanding as set out in the National Curriculum. We provide rich and varied learning experiences so that pupils develop competency, skills and knowledge in a broad range of physical activities and are inspired to succeed and excel in competitive sport as well as other physically demanding activities. All pupils learn to become physically confident and consciously healthy in ways that support and inspire their overall health and fitness. All pupils are provided with opportunities to take part in sport and daily physical activities that build character and embed values such as teamwork, fairness and respect.   

The teaching of PE at Viridis Schools is categorised in four disciplines: games, dance, gymnastics and athletics.

EYFS

  • Our EYFS follows the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.
  • ‘Physical Development’ involves pupils developing their fine and gross motor skills and children are taught to negotiate space and obstacles safely, move energetically through running, jumping, skipping and climbing, and demonstrate strength, balance and coordination through play.  

KS1

  • Pupils develop fundamental movement skills, become increasingly competent and confident and access a broad range of opportunities to extend their agility, balance and coordination, individually and with others.  

KS2

  • Pupils continue to apply and develop a broader range of skills and begin to learn how to use them in different ways and link them to make actions and sequences of movement.
  • Pupils communicate, collaborate, and compete with each other and develop an understanding of how to improve in different physical activities and sports whilst learning how to evaluate and recognise their own success.
  • Local facilities are utilised so that pupils can partake in weekly swimming lessons in a designated year group.  

Pupils are offered a wide range of enriching and engaging experiences which are designed to engage as many as our pupils as possible in the widest range of physical activities and sports, inside and outside of school. Our extra-curricular programme offers a wide range of sports activities including ballet, football, boxing, multi skills and taekwondo and local sports clubs and coaches are regularly invited into school to provide specialist coaching to pupils, whilst also encouraging the development of leadership skills.  


PE Gallery

 

  • 5th December 2024

    Year 2 Explore Different Pitches of Sound

    Year 2 Explore Different Pitches of Sound

    Year 2 explored sound in science, learning how different pitches are created. They made their own panpipes with straws and discovered that shorter straws produce higher pitches!

    5th December 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 4th October 2024

    Year 3 Rock Detectives

    Year 3 Rock Detectives

    Year 3 enjoyed analysing different rocks, exploring their textures and colours in #Science. They found rocks in the playground and on their way home where they later gave presentations on…

    4th October 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 24th September 2024

    Year 6 Explore Their Genes

    Year 6 Explore Their Genes

    Year 6 explored inherited vs. acquired characteristics in Science. They examined traits such as hair color, eye color and height that they may have inherited from their parents. 

    24th September 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 12th June 2024

    Grow Herbs With EYFS

    Grow Herbs With EYFS

    EYFS became gardeners this term, growing mint and basil plants. They made observational drawings, tasted their herbs, and loved smelling their mint leaves which reminded them of toothpaste! 

    12th June 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 5th June 2024

    EYFS Become Scientists

    EYFS Become Scientists

    EYFS had fun being scientists. First, they mixed washing up liquid, food colouring, and milk to create beautiful patterns. Next, they tested liquids to see if they were acids or…

    5th June 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 24th May 2024

    Year 1 Experiment With Dinosaur Rocks

    Year 1 Experiment With Dinosaur Rocks

    Year 1 investigated dinosaur rocks during Science Day. They poured coloured vinegar onto their handmade rocks and were amazed by the results!

    24th May 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 24th May 2024

    EYFS Take Care Of Chicks

    EYFS Take Care Of Chicks

    EYFS loved watching the process of eggs hatching. They took great care of the little chicks such as feeding and reading to them but they have now left to go…

    24th May 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 29th April 2024

    Year 1 Experiment With Light

    Year 1 Experiment With Light

    Year 1 investigated how shadows form in Science. They shone light onto a variety of opaque, translucent, and transparent objects to find out which object would cast the darkest shadow.

    29th April 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 29th April 2024

    Year 5 Dissect Flowers

    Year 5 Dissect Flowers

    Year 5 enjoyed their gardening workshop where they learnt all about pollination. They labelled the inside of a flower and even dissected their own! 

    29th April 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 26th March 2024

    Year 5 Investigate The Cause Of Pollution

    Year 5 Investigate The Cause Of Pollution

    Year 5 visited the local canal to investigate the causes of water pollution. They tested the water for alkaline and chlorine and compared their findings against their previous results for…

    26th March 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 12th March 2024

    Year 4 Explore Through Botanical Gardens

    Year 4 Explore Through Botanical Gardens

    Year 4 loved exploring through Kew Gardens. They learnt all about plants, animals and climates and measured humidity, light and temperature needed for a tropical rainforest.

    12th March 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 28th February 2024

    Year 3 Investigate Forces

    Year 3 Investigate Forces

    Year 3 delved into the the realm of Physics in Science. They conducted an experiment on magnets, investigating attraction and repel with different materials.

    28th February 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 28th February 2024

    Year 1 Learn Plants

    Year 1 Learn Plants

    This half term year 1 are learning about plants in Science. They confidently identified the different parts of plants and its function and the benefits they have to our environment.

    28th February 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 23rd February 2024

    EYFS Create Bird Feeders

    EYFS Create Bird Feeders

    EYFS enjoyed crafting their own bird feeders using apples and sunflower seeds. They eagerly anticipate observing birds that will visit in the coming weeks to indulge in the feast!

    23rd February 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 23rd February 2024

    Spring Holiday Homework Masterpieces

    Spring Holiday Homework Masterpieces

    Well done to all pupils who dedicated a significant amount of time and effort to produce incredible holiday homework results for Spring Term 2. Absolutely brilliant creations! 

    23rd February 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 24th January 2024

    Year 1 Classify Materials

    Year 1 Classify Materials

    Year 1 enjoyed classifying different objects in science. They had the fun task of grouping similar materials together using touch, sight and smell to identify.

    24th January 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 9th January 2024

    Year 6 Winter Gardening

    Year 6 Winter Gardening

    Year 6 ventured through Southwold's rooftop garden to look at the range of wildlife growing and the habitats they live in.

    9th January 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 13th December 2023

    Year 4 Make Plaster Models Of Teeth

    Year 4 Make Plaster Models Of Teeth

    Year 4 took part in a teeth workshop to learn the importance of dental hygiene. They learnt about the different types of teeth and their function and got stuck in…

    13th December 2023
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 13th December 2023

    Year 6 Dissect A Heart

    Year 6 Dissect A Heart

    Year 6 participated in a workshop with Hands Science where they had the opportunity to dissect a lamb's heart. The children were able to discuss what they knew already about…

    13th December 2023
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 29th November 2023

    Local Walk With EYFS

    Local Walk With EYFS

    EYFS enjoyed their local walk around the area and their visit to Millfields Park. They shared the observations of the seasonal changes they saw and took home Autumnal treasures such…

    29th November 2023
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 8th November 2023

    Year 1 Hold Exotic Animals

    Year 1 Hold Exotic Animals

    Year 1 was excited to attend their animal workshop. They got to interact with a variety of domestic and exotic animals such as meerkats, Australian tree frogs and skunks!

    8th November 2023
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 1st November 2023

    Year 1 Minibeast Hunt

    Year 1 Minibeast Hunt

    Year 1 discovered the vast wildlife in Southwold garden. They safely captured minibeasts and examined the variety of species seen.

    1st November 2023
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 1st November 2023

    Year 3 Explore Science Museum

    Year 3 Explore Science Museum

    Year 3 explored through the Science Museum and conducted a range of experiments at the Wonder Lab. The also learnt interesting facts about the world around us.

    1st November 2023
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 13th October 2023

    Year 2 Build Circuits

    Year 2 Build Circuits

    Year 2 enjoyed building circuits in Science. They learnt how #electricity travels and the function of each component, making their own bulb light up!  

    13th October 2023
    Fabiha Sultana