Physical Education
At Tavistock Primary School we want all children to develop a sense of passion, but more importantly enjoyment towards PE. Our curriculum builds on a progression of skills and techniques that are transferable across a range of different sports that we expose children to in order to broaden their experiences but also their understanding of the need for keeping active as part of a healthy lifestyle.
Our PE curriculum is based on the Get Set 4 Education scheme and provides a broad and progressive programme from Nursery to Year 6. Pupils develop their skills through a range of activities including fundamentals, gymnastics, dance, games, athletics, swimming and competitive sports.
Skills are revisited and developed over time, allowing pupils to build confidence, competence and understanding as they progress through school. Alongside physical development, the curriculum promotes teamwork, resilience, respect and fair play, supporting all pupils to develop a positive attitude towards physical activity and healthy, active lifestyles.
We also look to participate in many external events within the local community: football, rugby & netball tournaments, cross country, swimming and much more to ensure that as many of our children as possible are able to compete in events that they enjoy or to have a go at something new and challenge themselves.
By the time children leave our school they will have a strong understanding of the importance of physical activity on both their physical and mental health and well-being. Pupils will have a range of transferable skills and learnt numerous techniques that will allow them to take part in a variety of sporting activities which will allow them to follow and further develop their own interests at secondary school and beyond.