The aims of PE and Sport at Holy Cross and All Saints RC Primary.

An effective PE curriculum is broad and balanced and allows for childhood health benefits of physical activity to be transferred into potential learned behaviours in later life.

A rich PE curriculum allows pupils to develop fundamental motor skills that in turn develop competence, confidence and enjoyment in a safe and successful environment over a wide range of sports and physical activities. The curriculum promotes opportunities for children to learn valuable lessons around responsibility, resilience, self-discipline; leading to children who are confident in solving problems and understand the importance of teamwork and self-development through enhanced creativity, cooperation and leadership.

Curriculum Map, Progression and Skills Overview

Assessment

Below are some assessment tools that are used for formative and summative assessment of pupils. A tool also used by teachers is the Primary PE Passport app.

Swimming

In 2016-17, 28/30 (93%) pupils in Year 6 had reached the NC requirement to swim at least 25m competently, confidently and proficiently.

In 2017-18, 25/30 (83%) pupils in Year 6 had reached the NC requirement to swim at least 25m competently, confidently and proficiently.

In 2018-19, 23/30 (77%) pupils in Year 6 had reached the NC requirement to swim at least 25m competently, confidently and proficiently.

We have offered follow-up lessons for those children who did not meet the Key Stage 2 requirements. These have been offered through the PSSP. 

In 2019-20 we are unable to provide swimming data due to Covid-19 restrictions.

In 2020-21, 26/30 (87%) pupils in Year 6 had reached the NC requirement to swim at least 25m competently, confidently and proficiently.

In 2021-22, 25/30 (84%) pupils in Year 6 had reached the NC requirement to swim at least 25m competently, confidently and proficiently.

Twitter

Be sure to check out our school twitter account using the handle: @holycrossAS

Use the hashtag #HCASPE

5 Extra Years

This is an important message regarding the health and well-being of children in this generation. With current technology levels advancing and children becoming more accustomed to and choosing to spend time on technological devices; it is important that we as a school promote the need for a healthy and active lifestyle.