Sport is carefully tailored to each age group and focuses on enjoyment, well-being and healthy competition and all children are expected to participate (unless medically exempt). It is important that everyone feels part of a team and has the experience of competing for their school. All children from Years 3 to 8 are expected to be available for all fixtures including on a Saturday if selected to play for a school team and we ask for parents’ support in this matter. Other internal competitions, known as ‘House’ competitions, occur throughout the year in a number of different sports. Years 3 and 4: Pupils have the opportunity to play rugby, football, hockey and cricket fixtures, as well as swimming and cross-country competitions. Years 5 and 6: Pupils have the opportunity to play rugby, football, hockey, cricket and tennis fixtures, as well as swimming and cross-country competitions. In addition to the traditional sports, there are opportunities to try fencing, karate, badminton, street dance, table tennis, water polo, golf and archery. Year 7 and 8: Pupils have a number of opportunities and we encourage them to represent our school in matches in rugby, football, hockey, cricket, cross-country, tennis, athletics and swimming. Our extensive Other Half programme offers additional activities during lunchtimes and after school across all year groups. Tennis rackets and hockey sticks: Are available to borrow. Shinpads: Compulsory for football and hockey. Mouthguards: These are recommended for Year 3 for rugby, even though at this age it is non-contact. They are also needed for their hockey skills. As a child’s mouth changes frequently, a self-moulded mouthguard is fine and these are available from good sports shops. However, if you would prefer to have a mouthguard fitted by your own dentist, then that is also acceptable. Non-participation: If your child is unable to participate in sport, due to injury or illness, please email the Director of Sport [email protected] copying in your child’s form teacher. Sport and PE Page 11
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