Physical Education

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PE kit

PE lessons will take place twice a week both indoors and outdoors for Year 1 - 6.

EYFS will provide continuous provision alongside their weekly PE session.

PE Kit:

Plain white t-shirt only.

Plain navy tracksuit or leg wear / hoody (shorts/ joggers).

Plain black trainers

Hair to be tied back and jewellery to be removed, only stud ear rings to be worn (PE only, must be removed for swimming)

Swimming

From September 2025 until half term, all children in Year 6 will swim at New Mills Leisure Centre, following the Derbyshire County Council Swimming Scheme. After half term, 5th November, until the end of the summer term, all Year 4 and Year 5 will access swimming lessons.

Swimming sessions will be every Wednesday morning, from 17th September. The aim is that our children work towards and meet the National Curriculum expectations by the time they leave us in Year 6.

Swimming Kit

Girls – to wear a one piece costume. (No bikinis or tankinis please)

Boys - shorts above the knee

All jewellery to be removed and left at home or school - this includes earrings

All long hair must be tied back.

Goggles - Parents/guardians must sign a consent form. Goggles are the pupils’ responsibility. They need to fit correctly and know how to put them on.

School Swimming Timetable

Active 60 minutes!

Evidence shows that children and young people who are more active have more confidence, higher self-esteem, less anxiety and stress and better social skills – attributes that can help them deal with the challenges they face in daily life. Positive attitudes towards physical activity have also been associated with children being happier.

The UK Chief Medical Officers recommend that children do at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity every day.

At Whaley Bridge Primary School, there are many ways that we encourage our children to be more active, this includes: our daily move sessions, active learning tasks, encouraging children to walk, cycle or scoot to school, extra curricular activities and many more!

Looking for some activities to do at home? You could try:

https://www.nhs.uk/healthier-families/activities/10-minute-shake-up/

60 active minutes change 4 life.pdf

Why not have a go of our PE Spinning Wheel below!

The wheel includes links to YouTube videos to show you how to do the activity, or a link to a workout.

PE Spinning Wheel

Physical Education