Physical Education at Inglehurst Junior School

At Inglehurst, we want all of our pupils to lead healthy and active lives. Whilst at IJS, children will have opportunities to experience a wide range of physical activity, be physically active for long periods of time and will engage in competitive sports. PE is a core subject, which is timetabled for two occasions each week. On these days, children arrive in school in their PE kits (refer to the year group newsletter for your child’s PE days).

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“I love P.E because I work with different friends in my class and I get to play lots of fun games.”

Year 3 student

“I like P.E because we learn different sports like football and skills like in gymnastics. It also gives me lots of energy.”

Year 6 student

“I enjoy PE because it’s really fun and it makes me feel energetic and happy when I’m doing it.”

Year 4 student

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What is PE like at IJS?

The PE curriculum at IJS is progressive and focuses on a variety of skills, not just physical skills but also teamwork, resilience and discipline. Throughout key stage 2, children will participate in range of sports and games: invasion games, net and wall, striking and fielding, health and fitness, team building, dance, gymnastics and swimming. PE is taught by our specialist PE teachers: Mr Amoroso and Miss Bedder. Lessons or extra sessions are sometimes ran by sports specialists, who come into school to teach children a specific sport.

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Extra-Curricular
In addition to taking part in physical education during lessons, children have the opportunity to attend a wide range of extra-curricular activities, including sporting events, festivals, and competitions organised by the Leicester School Sport Partnership. At lunchtimes, children have access to sports equipment and are encouraged to engage in active play.

We also run a Sports Leaders programme, made up of Year 6 pupils elected by their peers. The Sports Leaders meet regularly with the PE Lead to discuss ways to enhance sporting opportunities across the school. They help to deliver lunchtime sessions, support whole-school events such as Sports Day, and lead our Walk to School initiative.

A variety of after-school clubs are available for different year groups, with opportunities to take part in football (for both boys and girls), dodgeball, gymnastics, and more. In addition, we are regularly visited by outside organisations who inspire and motivate our pupils. Highlights have included visits from Olympians, as well as exciting taster sessions in rugby (led by the Leicester Tigers), bench ball, and football (in partnership with Aston Villa). Children have also enjoyed coaching sessions and after-school clubs delivered by Leicester County Cricket, further broadening their sporting experiences.
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Facilities

At IJS, we have access to two inside halls, a field and outside playgrounds including a MUGA (Multi Use Games Arena). As well as this, our swimming lessons are held at Braunstone Leisure Centre. Festivals, events and competitions are held at Saffron Lane and a variety of high schools and colleges across Leicester. At school, we have access to a wide range of sports and physical activity equipment including gymnastic apparatus.