Our PE day this half term will be FRIDAY. During this lesson the children will focus on particular skills and aspects of PE. However the children have access to physical development opportunities every day both inside and outside of the classroom. Physical development in the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) is a prime area of development.  Part of this includes developing children’s knowledge and skills in taking responsibility for their own health and self –care. The EYFS states that ‘children manage their own basic hygiene and personal needs successfully including dressing and going to the toilet independently’. In order to help the children achieve the Early Learning Goal in health and self-care please ensure that the children are dressing themselves as much as possible at home.

For some sessions, we will go outside to enjoy the fresh air whilst exercising, so please ensure that your child comes to school in kit appropriate for all weathers!

This half term, our PE session will continue to be on FRIDAYS.

We will continue to practise and improve our sending and receiving skills using bean bags and a variety of balls. We will also begin using racquets and will focus on early tennis skills. The children will work on their own, in pairs and in groups.

In addition, we will be practising the races and field events ready for their very first Collingham school sports day!