This half term Maple class will have two outdoor PE sessions a week.

In one of our sessions we will be looking at Hockey - Pupils will learn to contribute to the game by helping to keep possession of the ball, use simple attacking tactics using sending, receiving and dribbling a ball. They will start by playing uneven and then move onto even sided games. They will begin to think about defending and winning the ball. Pupils will be encouraged to think about how to use skills, strategies and tactics to outwit the opposition. Pupils will understand the importance of playing fairly and keeping to the rules. They will be encouraged to be a supportive teammate and identify why this behaviour is important.

In our other session we will be looking at Dodgeball - Pupils will improve on key skills used in dodgeball such as throwing, dodging and catching. The learn how to apply simple tactics to the game to outwit their opponent. In dodgeball, pupils achieve this by hitting opponents with a ball whilst avoiding being hit. Pupils are given opportunities to play games independently and are taught the importance of being honest whilst playing to the rules. Pupils are given opportunities to evaluate and improve on their own and others performances.

This half term Cherry Blossom will have swimming and one outdoor PE sessions a week.

In swimming the pupils will learn about water safety and enjoy being in the water. They will learn how to travel, float and submerge with increasing confidence. Pupils will begin to learn to use legs and arms to propel them. Pupils will be given the opportunity to work independently and with others. They will develop confidence to persevere with new and challenging situations.

Some children may begin to be introduced to specific swimming strokes on their front and on their back. They will learn how to travel, float and submerge with increasing confidence. They will learn and use different kicking and arm actions.

In their outdoor sessions we will be looking at Hockey - Pupils will learn to contribute to the game by helping to keep possession of the ball, use simple attacking tactics using sending, receiving and dribbling a ball. They will start by playing uneven and then move onto even sided games. They will begin to think about defending and winning the ball. Pupils will be encouraged to think about how to use skills, strategies and tactics to outwit the opposition. Pupils will understand the importance of playing fairly and keeping to the rules. They will be encouraged to be a supportive teammate and identify why this behaviour is important.

PE KIT

Indoor kit: Black or navy blue shorts, white t-shirt or house coloured t-shirt & pumps

Outdoor kit: Black or navy Blue jogging bottoms, white t-shirt or house coloured t-shirt, Black or navy blue hoodie or jumper & trainers or pumps

Swimming Kit: Swimming costume or shorts, towel & swimming hat.