What it's like to be an athlete at Excalibur
Exercising is really important. Year 1
It is important to do PE so that you can get better and better. Year 2
I love getting to try new sports, such as badminton and tennis, and interact with my friends. Year 3
We get to be active and move around. Year 4
Each (half) term you do a new sport and are able to get used to it. Year 5
It keeps you fit and healthy. Year 6
Preschool FS1
Preschool have been busy developing their movement, balancing and ball skills. They have also been focusing on learning to hop, skip and balance.
Reception FS2
Our Reception class have been focusing on improving their basic fundamental skills during their PE lessons. They have been using a range of equipment to support them in developing their balance, object control, core strength and stability.Year 1
Year 1 have been developing their ability to hold different balances using a range of different points. Their aim was to show control over their bodies while holding these balances. They also used the equipment to display different ways of travelling.Year 2
As part of Year 2's PE learning, they have been developing their balance of coordination by controlling changes of direction and in the context of jumpring. They have also been mastering basic movements and applying these to a range of activities, such as cricket and athletics events.Year 3
In Year 3 they have been improving their racquet skills through badminton lessons. They have learnt how to grip the racquet correctly, to serve effectively, to hit the shuttle-cock, to perform a rally and some of the rules rerquired to play a match.Year 4
Year 4 been foscusing on their netball and basketball skills. As a result, they have developed an understanding of the rules as well as key skills such as throwing and catching with a greater degree of accuracy, how to dribble the ball as well as shooting.Year 5
In Year 5, they have been aiming improve their stamina through cross country running. They have talked about the need to pace themselves over longer distances so that they still have enough energy to complete the race. Also, Year 5 have been focusing on their rounders skills such as developing their ability to field and stike effectively as well as gaining an understanding of the rules.In the autumn term, Year 5 learnt a number of different World War II dances and improvised some of their own movements.
Year 6
Year 6 have been focusing on developing their athletic ability by taking part in range of track and field activities. They have tried hurdling, triple jump and javelin as well as practising some traditional sports day races in preparation for sports day and town sports. They have also participated in ultimate frisbee, archery and tennis at Alsager Tennis Club as part of our annual Sports Week.